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15 Minutes Of Walking On A Daily Basis Can Change Your Body Drastically

9. It improves mood

The findings of a 2016 study showed that walking at least 20 minutes daily boosts the self-confidence and attentiveness, and reduces the feelings of anger and hostility.

Here are some useful walking tips:

Pick a suitable pace, as in order to burn calories, you need to walk about 3.5 miles an hour.
To burn more calories, try an incline walk
Always wear flexible, low-heeled, cushioned, comfortable shoes
Walk with the shoulders down, the chin parallel to the ground, and looking straight ahead
Swing the arms while walking, bend them at 90 degrees and pump the shoulders
You can start walking more by making some tiny changes into your daily routine:

Take the stairs instead of the elevator
Walk to school or work
Go for a short walk after dinner or lunch with friends
Get off several bus stops before your destination when taking public transport
Always park your car a bit further and walk to the destination
Try walk-and-talk meetings at work
Take your dog for a walk
Listen to your favorite podcast and walk
Dr.Mercola also suggests:

“While you’re getting in the habit of a daily walk, choose a spot that’s suitable for barefoot walking – like a grassy park or sandy beach – and give it a try. In addition to the physical benefits of walking, walking barefoot allows your body to absorb free electrons from the Earth through the soles of your feet, a practice known as grounding.

These electrons have powerful antioxidant effects that can protect your body from inflammation and its many well-documented health consequences. For example, one scientific review published in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health concluded that grounding (walking barefoot on the earth) could improve a number of health conditions, including the following:

Sleep disturbances, including sleep apnea
Chronic muscle and joint pain, and other types of pain
Asthmatic and respiratory conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis
PMS
Hypertension
Energy levels
Stress
Immune system activity and response
Heart rate variability
Primary indicators of osteoporosis
Fasting glucose levels among people with diabetes
I recommend using a pedometer, or better yet, one of the newer wearable fitness trackers, to keep track and find out how far you normally walk. At first, you may be surprised to realize just how little you move each day.

Tracking your steps can also show you how simple and seemingly minor changes to the way you move around during the day can add up. Plus, it’s motivating to see your steps increase throughout the day.”

Source: nutrilifetips.com