How to Start Walking More: Simple Steps to Health

25.04.2024 13:09

Walking in the fresh air is beneficial for both physical and mental health.

ADVICE.NEWS told how to train yourself to go for walks more often.

Why is it good to walk a lot?

The main benefit of walking in the fresh air is its positive impact on overall health.

By walking every day for at least 20 minutes, you strengthen your immunity and improve your well-being.

In addition, daily walks improve the functioning of the heart and blood vessels and normalize blood pressure.

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After a walk, the mood improves, the person becomes calmer, more focused, more rested, and his anxiety level decreases.

Go outside as often as possible

To motivate yourself to go for a walk more often, set aside special days and times for this activity.

In just a couple of weeks, this will become a habit and going outside will not be a problem.

Plan interesting places and activities for your walk.

For example, when going to a beautiful park, take coffee or tea with you, read a book, look at the birds.

In addition, you can invite your friends for a walk.

Together you can arrange a photo shoot, a jog in nature or a picnic.

Use your walking time for mental activity.

Walk your normal route in reverse. Even small changes to your daily routine have a huge positive impact on your mental health.

To feel better, simply choose a new path or walk somewhere else.

Start with a short walk (about 10 minutes) and gradually increase the time or distance each week.

Earlier we talked about the beneficial properties of grapefruit .

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources


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  1. Why is it good to walk a lot?
  2. Go outside as often as possible