Walking reduces stress in the body in several ways:
- It helps to eliminate stress hormones (such as adrenaline) from your body.
- It reduces tension in several large muscle groups -- the glutes (buttocks), the quads (front of thighs) and hamstrings (back of thighs).
- It increases the production of beta-endorphins, which are thought to calm the body and promote restful sleep.
Yesterday I did the fitness minute shoot for our Healthy Heart TV Show that veiws May 28 @ 7:30pm on WAGM and May 29 @ 6:30 on FOX. We talked about walking and how it lowers cholesterol. Joe Sleeper from Sleepers Store in Caribou was my special guest on the show. We had alot of fun! Joe told us how important it is to wear appropriate footware for exercising! I hope you get a chance to watch it!!! Keep WALKING!!!
- Anna
Love the WALKING Post, Anna! It's a great exercise to start your summer regimen of MOVING YOUR BODY! Walking after meals is one of the best ways to maintain weight and keep you accountable to not over eating.
ReplyDeleteLet's spread the word about this heart healthy BLOG & get others inspired to be WELL! ~CARA