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Taking a walk, a day
Taking a walk, a day is an automatic, intrinsic human function,
Walking
Taking a walk, a day
is an automatic, intrinsic human function, and it serves many practical roles.
Strange as it seems, though, modern man appears determined to walk as little as possible.
Not many men would walk five miles to work
— but remarkably few choose to walk even a half mile to a friend's house or neighborhood store.
And it's not just a question of walking for transportation; moving walkways whisk us through airports,
and elevators and escalators lure many able-bodied men away from stairways.
If the Segway "walking" machine ever catches on, walking will suffer yet another setback.
Walking doesn't get the respect it deserves,
either for its health benefits, its value for transportation, or its role in recreation.
It's kind of like that proverbial apple: There's a good chance it'll keep the Doctor away.
From helping you lose weight
and de-stress to lowering your blood pressure and reducing your risk of many chronic diseases—
going for regular walks is one of the best and easiest things you can do for your health.
Walking in the City
Walking
Walking
Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health.
Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance.
It can also reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers.
Unlike some other forms of exercise, walking is free and doesn’t require any special equipment or training.
Source: Better Health
