Science shows that placing one foot in front of the other leads to some seriously impressive mental and
physical
benefits.
“There are many reasons to walk for exercise,” says Ann Green, M.S., past heptathlon world athlete, yoga teacher
and
fitness studio owner. “Walking improves fitness, cardiac health, alleviates depression and fatigue, improves mood,
creates less stress on joints and reduces pain, can prevent weight gain, reduce risk for cancer and chronic disease,
improve endurance, circulation, and posture, and the list goes on…”