15 benefits of walking for just 15 minutes

 

15 benefits of walking for just 15 minutes

The benefits of walking are not only to help with weight loss, but also go beyond that to include improving mood, relieving stress and enhancing creativity, below we present you 15 benefits of walking for 15 minutes:

• Feeling of happiness

According to a study published by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, walking contributes to improving mood, especially if it is outside the home, according to author Charlotte Hilton Anderson in her report published by the American Health website.

The participants in this study, who exercised for 150 minutes, starting with golf, tennis, swimming, dancing or walking 200 minutes a week, reported higher energy levels, emotional health and a better social life, when the researchers returned to follow up on their condition after three years.

• High creative ability

According to the author, walking stimulates the creative abilities inherent in you, a study by Stanford University found that walking can enhance creative production by 60%. It is worth noting that these results apply to walking inside or outside the house, and they enhance creativity even after the end of the activity itself.

• Fewer asthma problems

The author stressed that exercise should not be avoided if you suffer from exercise-induced asthma, all you have to do is do the right exercise in the right conditions.

The American College of Allergy, Asthma and immunology points out that walking - in addition to swimming, golf and cycling-does not contribute to bronchial irritation.

And in general, doctors recommend sports activities that you can do in a warm atmosphere, which do not require great endurance.

• Increased metabolism

Metabolic syndrome - which contributes to an increase in blood pressure or cholesterol, high blood sugar and fat around the waist-is one of the worst side effects of a sedentary lifestyle, the author explained.

One study, published in the Nigerian Medical Journal, found that the likelihood of developing metabolic syndrome was reduced by 29% just by walking for more than an hour a day.

• Living longer

The author reports that walking contributes to living longer. According to the Mayo Clinic, Research has shown that brisk walking can increase the maximum lifespan, compared to those who walk at a lower pace.

• Saving money

The author recalled that physical exercise can be expensive, because it includes a subscription to a sports club and the purchase of home sports equipment, sports clothes and shoes. In turn, walking does not require any of these financial burdens, even shoes are only optional.

And walking saves not only money for the purchase of equipment, but also money for Health Reviews.

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, those who exercise regularly save a lot of money in terms of health care costs compared to those who did not meet the minimum weekly exercise requirements (30 minutes or more of moderate aerobic exercise five days a week, or at least 25 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise three days a week).

• Sleep

The author pointed out that sleeping for eight hours is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your health, and brisk walking may be the solution you need, as it helps to fall asleep faster, for a longer time and get better sleep quality.

• Keep calm and relax

We all live in a state of constant psychological stress, which negatively affects our mental and physical health, but walking is one of the fastest and most effective ways to calm the stress we feel.

According to the American anxiety and Depression Association, a simple 10-minute walk may have the same effect as a 45-minute workout in terms of reducing anxiety and depression. It is worth noting that the movement removes cholesterol from you, which is the "stress hormone", and also helps you put an end to the constant anxiety that you feel.

• Improve brain health

Researchers at the University of New Mexico Highlands have discovered that when you walk, the impact of your foot on the ground sends pressure waves through the arteries that increase blood flow to the brain.

In addition, walking protects your brain by reducing the risk of cognitive diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.

• Natural pain reliever

Although walking is not able to cure chronic pain, it contributes to reducing the intensity of low back pain and helps you cope with it better.

• Strengthening bones

Although bone density is not one of the most important health benefits of walking, scientific research has shown that those with strong bones are less likely to develop osteoporosis and its associated problems such as fractures, disability, and spine shrinkage.

The best way to get strong and healthy bones is to practice jogging, dancing and walking, as reported by the American Orthopedic Association. The researchers showed that walking programs lasting more than six months were associated with the appearance of "significant and positive effects" on bone density in the femur.

• Improved vision ability

According to a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, researchers found that those who exercised regularly had healthier eyeballs and were less prone to macular degeneration problems.

• Spend quality time with your loved ones

Walking alone can be great to get rid of all your worries, but walking can provide you with a great opportunity to connect with friends and family away from electronic devices and other things in the house that may distract you.

In addition, you will be an effective role model for those around you, encouraging them to practice this sport to enjoy its health benefits.

• Helping to lose weight

Walking burns calories, motivates you, and clears your mind, making you focus more on achieving your health goals, plus walking doesn't put stress on your joints like jogging does.

• Free miracle medicine

Exercise in general and walking in particular are referred to as a "miracle drug", due to their ability to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, Type II diabetes and some types of cancer, the author reports.

And although it seems a bit exaggerated, walking has no side effects unlike real medicines. In addition, this remedy is easily accessible, effective, affordable and does not require a prescription.