Top 5 Reasons to Get Walking

Here are 5 Great Reasons To Get Those Walking Shoes Out and Get Moving

Warmer weather will be here before you know it but honestly there is no time better than now to take advantage and get outside for a good walk. You will be surprised how a small change in your routine will fill you with more energy, keep you toned in both mind and body. You can walk yourself out of a bad mood, lower stress and get a good cardio workout all at the same time. Truth be told, a million years of evolution have equipped our bodies to work in an optimal way when we are walking. One of the most vastly underrated ways to stay in shape, and this is one exercise that can fit into anyones lifestyle.

So make a plan to get outdoors and breathe some fresh air. The benefits are there for the taking, especially if you want to blow off some steam and feel better about your day.

5 great reasons to consider to get you to start walking.

Going for a walk is one of the best exercisers you can incorporate in your of daily fitness. Walking for 30 minutes 3 times a week is one of the easiest ways to keep your heart, spirit and mind healthy and toned. From losing weight, to boosting brain power, the benefits of walking will chase away bad moods and energize your well being. Walking brings Clarity of mind, and will open any blocks you run into and help you to find inspiration in every step of the way

Walking Boosts Brain Power

What is good for the heart is good for the brain. It turns out that any cardio workout has important benefits for brain function because brain derived neutrotrophic factor (BDNF) is involved in the learning process and it seems that cardio exercise increases the production of BDNF. This is important because old brain cells die and new ones are generated throughout our lives, but the process slows down as we age. BDNF supports the survival of the existing ce

Walk Yourself Out of A Bad Mood

A well-known research study at Duke University showed that walking 30 minutes a day at least 3 times a week is as effective as taking anti-depressant. The research also found that those who walked off a bad mood had more long-lasting benefits than those who took medication. It’s easy to understand why this is for exercise increases endorphins and the mood transmitter serotonin in the brain. Anti depressant do the same but they use chemicals to manipulate to feel better. Alpha waves are also increased after a 20 minute walk. When the brain emits these alpha waves your body is more relaxed , almost as if in a meditation like state.

I always find when I hit a roadblock or just can’t seem to concentrate a good walk will help in inspired thinking. Walking also clears my brain when having to make decisions and helps to make major mental breakthroughs. There is something about the rhythmic, repetitive action of putting one foot in front of the other that seems to foster some inner peace and clarity.

Before leaving on a walk, I always find that if I sit for a moment and think about all that I have to do or if a problem it is a good time to think about what you are facing for a few minutes. Gather your thoughts and hit the road. It is amazing but once you begin your walk, turn up the tunes on your iPod and then stop thinking of the blockage you are experiencing. Your subconscious will take over and at some point during the walk the answer will often pop into your head.

Clarity will reign and before you know it you will be doing this naturally.

Walking For Weight Loss

Do you remember when Oprah lost a whole lot of weight and she brought out enough fat in a wheelbarrow to show off what all that nasty fat looks like. She showed us how a pound of fat is equal to 3,500 calories. Basic math will show us that to lose a pound a week, you need to burn 3,500 more calories than you eat each week. The key to losing weight is to burn more calories than you consume. The benefits of walking for at least 30 minutes a day may help you shed a few pounds and in an easy and most enjoyable way.

Not only will the pounds start to shed, but you will see inches come off. Better yet is that when you take care of your body and mind all the rest falls into place and within days your skin will be glowing as well as your spirit. A new you will replace that person who had no motivation to just do it!