Cebu City - Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise all over the world. It does not require any expensive equipment or special skills, and it offers numerous health benefits. Walking is a relatively easy way to stay active, whether you choose an outdoor path in nature, a busy route on city sidewalks, a treadmill workout, or a few rounds around your work building.

Walking is a type of cardiovascular physical activity that raises the heart rate. This improves blood flow and may strengthen the beating of the heart. Walking stimulates the increase in energy levels by releasing endorphins and delivering oxygen throughout the body.

The National Nutrition Council defines physical activity as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure. Moreover, walking according to the Physical Activity Guidelines of Center Disease Control is a moderate-intensity aerobic activity that is recommended to be done at least 60 minutes every day.

Here are the benefits of walking:

Prevents non-communicable disease - Regular physical walks help prevent diseases such as reducing the risk of stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis.

Better weight management – Moderate-intensity activity like walking burns the excess stored fat and calories in the body.

Improve the quality of sleep – Plenty of research suggests that engaging in regular physical activity during the day can help improve sleep at night.

Healthier mental health – Walking helps boost your mood because it increases blood flow and blood circulation to the brain and body.

Walk safely mga ka nutrisyon and be healthy in mind and body! // DMO II Gabe Henriel Sucalit, RND


Sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/walking/index.htm

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/walking/