Now that it's back to school, fitting in time at the gym is getting harder. No worries, try walking. Walking is a low-impact exercise with numerous health benefits. Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that can ease you into a higher level of fitness and health. It's safe, simple, doesn't require practice, and the health benefits are many.
Walking, like other exercise, can help you achieve a number of important health benefits. Walking can help you:
- Lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol)
- Raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol)
- Lower your blood pressure
- Reduce your risk of or manage type 2 diabetes Manage your weight
- Improve your mood
- Stay strong and fit
How many calories can you burn?
You can calculate the calories burned based on your weight, speed, and distance.
Source: http://walking.about.com/
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