Walking is Good For You

There's a wealth of research to prove that walking is good for you. Regular physical activity like walking can:

Reduce your risk for diabetes and heart disease, and some cancers

Research shows that walking 150 minutes per week and losing just 7% of your body weight (12-15 pounds) can reduce your risk of diabetes by 58%.

Improve your fitness

Walking just three times a week for 30 minutes can significantly increase your cardiorespiratory fitness.

Strengthen your bones and muscles

Research shows that postmenopausal women who walk approximately one mile each day have higher whole-body bone density than women who walk shorter distances, and walking is also effective in slowing the rate of bone loss from the legs.

Boost your mental health

Walking for 30 minutes, three to five times per week for 12 weeks reduced symptoms of depression.