Step up Your Health with Walking.

You do it every day, multiple times a day, and you hardly notice when you’re doing it – but it’s one of the best – and easiest – ways to improve your cardiovascular health.

We’re talking about walking, of course.

This simple, everyday motion is one of the best ways to get your 30 minutes of daily exercise in, while also taking some much-needed time for your mental and emotional health.

Many people believe they need to be sweating at the gym, lifting heavy or running sprints to maintain a healthy body, but studies show that half an hour of walking every day can increase your cardiovascular fitness, strengthen your bones, reduce body fat and even boost muscle power and endurance.

Still not convinced? Aside from the aforementioned benefits, walking can also reduce your risk of:

· Heart disease

· Type 2 diabetes

· Osteoporosis

Aside from the physical benefits, walking is an excellent boost for your mental health as the increased blood flow and circulation can have positive impacts on the central nervous response system, which is responsible for your stress response. So when someone tells you to walk it off – take their advice!

If a solitary stroll doesn’t appeal to you, grab a friend and watch that 30 minutes fly by. The combination of physical exercise and social interaction has big benefits to your mental and emotional health and can improve mood and self-esteem.

The best way to get started is to create a walking routine and build on it. Then all you have to do is lace up, grab a pal and get your steps in.