7 Ways You Can Start Right Now
Walking is one of the best things that you can do to improve your health and well-being. It doesn’t require any special equipment. It’s easy on the joints. Walking is so popular because people know how great it feels after a long day of sitting at work or staring at screens all day. The benefits are numerous. We’ve put together seven ways you can start walking right now!
– walking for five minutes before work
– walking around the block during your lunch break
– walking to do errands instead of driving
– walking with a friend
– walking for 15 minutes after dinner
– walking in the morning before work
– walking on your lunch break instead of sitting and eating.
Some Benefits of Walking Daily
The benefits go beyond physical health. Walking promotes good mental health because it stimulates brain activity while reducing social isolation.
– walking for 20 minutes a day can reduce the risk of death by 33%
– walking in nature is proven to lower blood pressure and help people with depression.
– walking reduces stress levels, makes us happier, decreases negative feelings like anger or sadness, boosts self-esteem and increases creativity.
– walking helps regulate sleep cycles which means you’ll have more energy during the day!
– walkers are less likely to gain weight than those who don’t exercise at all. Walking burns about 300 calories every hour, so we must stay active throughout our day!
– walking can reduce the risk of death by 33%, and walking in nature is proven to lower blood pressure and help people with depression.
– walking reduces stress levels, makes us happier, decreases negative feelings like anger or sadness, boosts self-esteem and increases creativity.
– walkers are less likely to gain weight than those who don’t exercise at all. Walking burns about 300 calories every hour, so we must stay active throughout our day!
If you want to focus on how much walking you are getting in every day, I recommend getting a Fitbit or a pedometer. These devices are small enough to take with you on your walks or put in your pocket while walking around at home. The Fitbit is more expensive, but it tracks walking and sleeps patterns. A cheaper option for sure would be a pedometer.
There are many different apps that you can download to help track walking. Check out the Apple store or the Google Play store and search walking.
The benefits of walking are many, and we’ve listed seven ways you can start right now. Walking is a great way to get in shape, reduce stress, improve your mood, and more! If you’re not already doing it or want new ideas for how to incorporate this healthy habit into your life, the list below has plenty of recommendations just for that.
Which activity do you think will work best for YOU? And what might be stopping you from starting today? Join us on our next Bootcamp, where we’ll walk through these ideas with other like-minded people who also love getting up and moving around as much as possible throughout their day. It’s never too late to make changes towards a healthier lifestyle!