10 Changes that appear in the body of those who take daily walks

Have you ever heard the famous quote by Hippocrates: “Walking is the best medicine for man”? We can go further by saying that this, combined with a good night’s sleep and a healthy diet, can help you avoid frequent doctor visits. With just 15 or 30 minutes of walking every day, you can significantly improve not only your physical appearance, but your health as well.

O awesome.club was surprised to discover that the ancient habit of walking is a practice that can benefit a lot of body and mind. It’s free, easy and requires little effort.

So we’ve created a list of all the good that daily hikes have to offer, and we’ve shared our findings with you.

As research has revealed, low-impact exercise, such as walking, prevents early dementia, reduces the risk of suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and improves overall mental health. Not to mention they relieve mental stress and release endorphins.

While you might think there’s no connection between eyes and legs, walking is also good for visual health. The practice helps fight glaucomas, relieving pressure in the eyes.

According to the American Heart Association, walking is as effective as running when it comes to preventing heart disease or stroke. This activity also helps prevent heart problems by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as improving blood circulation.

Walking is an aerobic exercise that improves the flow of oxygen in the bloodstream and helps to strengthen the lungs, eliminating toxins and waste. By being able to breathe better and more deeply, you can alleviate some symptoms linked to lung disease.

It may be hard to believe, but walking is a much more effective measure than running when it comes to diabetes prevention. Research has shown that a group of “walkers” showed improvements in glucose tolerance (both in the blood and absorbed by cells) almost 6 times greater than a group of runners during a 6-month testing period.

30 minutes of walking every day can not only decrease the risk of colon cancer in the future, but also improve digestion and prevent constipation, thereby regulating bowel movements.

You can also tone your muscles and lose weight by walking. The habit of taking 10,000 steps a day can be compared to a full workout at the gym, especially if you add in uphill walks. Plus, the exercise is low-impact and requires no recovery time, which means you’re unlikely to suffer from muscle soreness. Not to mention that you won’t miss the next day’s training due to leg pain.

Walking can provide more mobility to joints, prevent bone loss and also reduce the risk of fractures. Arthritis study entities recommend walking at least 30 minutes a day to reduce joint pain, muscle stiffness, and inflammation.

Walking can become a real lifesaver for those who live with back pain. As it is a low impact activity, it generates much less discomfort than the practice of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) would cause. Walking helps improve blood circulation between the base of the spine, posture and flexibility, vital for a healthy spine.

If walking improves symptoms of depression in patients with severe depressive disorders, imagine its benefits on tiredness and boredom. A fun walk with a relative or friend always multiplies the effect of happiness, improving anyone’s mood!

We’d love to hear if you’ve ever tried replacing your gym workout with a walk. Leave your comment revealing the perceived effects!