A step toward good health There’s an extremely easy and highly effective way to boost your fitness and improve your physical and mental health, and you don’t even have to break a sweat. Just go for a walk. One recent study finds you can reverse the metabolic damage of sitting by walking for 5 minutes during every hour you’re otherwise sedentary. When you sit, try timing yourself – and when you reach the 60-minute mark, take five and go for a short walk. Another new study finds that walks outside can ward off depression even in the face of extreme stress. There are so many benefits that some now call walking the “superfood” of fitness, so give your body some that “food.” If you’re sitting right now, take a moment to go for a walk – even if it’s just around the room. markstengler
Posted on: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:00:01 +0000