"Walking changes your body"... Six medical benefits of walking exercise

Walking exercise is the safest and most effective way to improve health.

The changes that regular 30-minute walks can bring to our bodies are very dramatic.

To what extent can the medical benefits of walking exercise be achieved?

Based on information from American health and medical media outlets such as 'Healthline,' I looked into this.

Reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, as well as various cancers

It reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke by about 30%.

Regular 30-minute walks increase good cholesterol (HDL).

Because it not only reduces harmful cholesterol (LDL) in the body but also lowers blood pressure.

It also helps in the prevention of diabetes, colon cancer, breast cancer, and uterine cancer.

Maintain an appropriate body weight

It brings about a virtuous cycle of weight control.

A person weighing 60 kg burns 150 calories by walking 3.6 km in 30 minutes.

However, as the amount of muscle increases, the basal metabolic rate also rises.

It is meaningful in that it can create a virtuous cycle structure for weight management.

Defeat dementia

It also has a preventive effect against dementia. Walking about 10 km a week can reduce brain volume loss and atrophy.

It helps prevent memory loss.

Preventing osteoporosis

Walking outdoors during the day not only increases the production of vitamin D, which is essential for bone health, but also

An increase in bone density helps prevent osteoporosis.

Strengthen muscle power=

It can strengthen not only the hamstring muscles but also various other muscles.

Walking up the hill helps strengthen the glute muscles, aiding in creating an "apple hip," and also strengthens the abdominal muscles.

Evoke vitality and happiness

It stimulates vitality and happiness. Walking exercise improves blood circulation inside the body.

Oxygen supply within the cells increases, and tension in the muscles and joints is relieved, leading to increased vitality.

This effect is comparable to that of general antidepressant medications.

It helps with endorphin formation and is effective in reducing stress and anxiety.

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