The Happy Wanderer
Sunrise Walks
Benefits of walking - You carry your own body weight when
you walk. This is known as weight-bearing exercise. Some of the benefits
include:
- increased cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lung) fitness
- reduced risk of heart disease and stroke
-
improved management of conditions such as hypertension (high blood
pressure) high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain or stiffness, and
diabetes
- stronger bones and improved balance
- increased muscle strength and endurance
- reduced body fat