Benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day | Fusion - WeRIndia

To prevent lifestyle diseases, exercise is essential. Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise that one can do without any problems. In this context, health experts suggest walking at least 10,000 steps a day to get benefitted in many ways.

Here is a list of health benefits of walking 10,000 steps daily:

• Walking is good for overall health. It prevents many lifestyle conditions like hypertension, diabetes etc. Muscles use more glucose and thus helps reduce blood sugar level. It also helps improve insulin sensitivity.
• Many studies showed that walking reduces cardiovascular diseases and improves heart health.
• If your heart is strong, it can pump blood effectively with less effort. It results in a decrease in blood pressure. Thus, it helps control your systolic blood pressure.
• Walking 10,000 steps help burn calories and thus helps lose weight. It is one of the easiest ways to lose weight.
• It also helps prevent sleep problems and insomnia. Sound sleep is vital for many body functions.
• Some studies found that walking can ease the symptoms of depression and anxiety. It also improves mood. So, it is good for physical and mental health.

Though people know the health benefits of walking, some people feel it is difficult to walk. They do not go out for walking due to lack of enough time or some other similar reasons.

Such people should note that there are many easy to walk if they have a will. You can even walk inside your home. Also, there is no need to spend much time. You can divide it into various sessions and walk some steps in each session, like 1,000 steps per session.

Here are some ways to finish your walking target:

• Use stairs whenever it is possible. Whether at your workplace or the mall, use the stairs.
• Walk after every meal for a few minutes, like after breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Take breaks in between work and walk for 2 or 3 minutes. It not just helps relax and energize your body but improves your concentration and focus as well.
• Walk while you talk on a mobile phone. You can use this method for your business calls and personal calls.
• If you want to buy anything from a nearby shop, go and bring it rather than ordering it online.

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