Walking regularly can make you healthier!

It’s true. Walking regularly can lead to a number of health benefits, some of which are listed below.

It’s never too late to start!

No matter what your age, increasing your physical activity levels through walking can benefit your health.

Walking

• Gives you energy, by stimulating blood flow.
• Reduces blood pressure and the risk of developing Coronary Heart Disease, the single leading disease that causes death in the UK.
• Lowers the level of ‘bad’ cholesterol and increases the level of 'good' cholesterol in the blood.
• Strengthens your bones, which can help you avoid osteoporosis (thinning of the bone).
• Burns calories, which can help aid in weight management.
• Tones your muscles and increases your fitness.
• Improves digestion, which can reduce your risk of developing bowel and colon cancer by 50%!
• Reduces stress and tension, which can help improve your sleep.