Today is National Walking Day!
by Haley Cooke | April, 7, 2021
Did you know the first Wednesday in April each year is National Walking Day? If you didn’t know that – now you do! 😉 And to top that off… that is today!
Here’s a look at some of the benefits of walking:
Circulation of the blood – Walking daily is an excellent way to improve poor circulation. No matter at what pace you walk, you’re going to increase blood flow, which also helps to lower blood pressure.
Immunity Booster – Always battling the sniffles during certain seasons? Walking for at least 20 minutes daily — five times a week — may help you have fewer sick days! Studies have been conducted to prove that an individual that engaged in walking consistently was sick for a shorter amount of time than one who did not engage in walking regularly.
Can help with sweets cravings – Craving something sweet? Take a walk instead. Stress eating – take a walk! Consider the amount of times your brain thinks about food. Now think about the amount of exercise you would get if you took a walk instead!
Easier on the joints – If your joints are fragile, you might consider walking as an alternative exercise to a higher-intensity fitness experience. Walking provides cardiovascular benefits but is less jarring and helps to lubricate the joints.
Helps with weight maintenance – Walking briskly for an hour a day can help reduce the effects your genes play on your weight… in half! That is 50%! You can make that change with just an hour walk a day!
Increase creative thoughts – Allow the great outdoors and a nice long walk to help you get the creativity flowing on your next task or project.
Who will you go on a walk with today?
Use your breaks 🙂 Get to know a new co-worker! Take a mental break from work. Just go walk!
Well looky here. My favorite day besides taco tuesday.
Thank you Haley for being so informative for us
I will be taking a walk with Jack today after spin!
It’s a great way to wind down.
Thanks for the good info, Haley! I knew that walking was good to do but I didn’t realize just how many benefits there were to doing it consistently.
My family and I take evening walks after dinner to go look at the cows and horses. It helps us decompress from our day and soak up some vitamin D.
Now that the weather is nice, I have really enjoyed my walking breaks! I definitely feel more energized and can literally feel the blood flowing afterwards!
Cool! I did not know that,Shawna and I will go for a walk outside today 🙂
I was a day early and walked yesterday to drop off my car and pick it up. over 2 miles!
I love using my breaks to go for walks and get some fresh air! If you speed walk, you can make it around the oncology building next to Subway and back again in less than 15 minutes 🙂
Great reasons to take a walk. Thanks for sharing!
Walking is great!
Walks are amazing! Chelsea and I go most days after work to talk about our days and stay a bit active.
Ryon and I use our breaks to walk every day!
Walked with Katelyn and Beeksma yesterday! Super windy, but got it done!
I have felt all of the above benefits myself. When I was 38 I started exercising again by fast/aggressive walking on the school track near my house. To my surprise I felt muscle development return in my low to mid back. I had not realized I had lost it.
An added benefit was that my elementary aged kids joined me. We had fun walking nights together. I can now recognize the “In Awe” nature of their behavior during those walks.