Physical Benefits

Regular walking can bring about the following benefits

• Assists in weight management
• Improves co-ordination and balance
• Increases joint mobility and builds bone strength
• Strengthens and tones muscles
• Improves circulation ad heart health
• Aids digestion
• Can improve various health conditions

Walking at a brisk pace for at least 30 mins each day has some extra benefits

• Reduces the risk of coronary heart disease
• Prevents and controls management of diabetes
• Reduces and controls blood pressure
• Reduces the risk of stroke and certain cancers
• Reduces and manages obesity
• Maintains mobility and independent living
• Enhances and protects brain function
• Eases and manages pain from arthritis

Mental Benefits

Walking also has a number of mental health benefits

• Improves confidence and self esteem
• Improves mood and reduces anxiety
• A great way to de-stress and re-energise
• Relieves depressive symptoms