Walking distance to a good exercise if done correctly, then the moderate intensity and can be accessed by almost everyone, whatever their initial fitness. This can be done without special equipment, alone or together, everyone knows it is safe and not have to move to a specific place to practice.
In addition, you can enter in daily life without changing customs and habits of people.
Benefit walk
According to most studies, the physical benefits of walking 30 minutes daily will produce cardiovascular benefits in terms of a lower frequency of myocardial infarction, adult diabetes, stroke and hypertension.
Moderate physical activity has demonstrated the benefits of osteoporosis, arthritis, falls in the elderly and the effects on weight and lipids even more simple. It is also good for the mind, because there is some evidence that moderate exercise will help in a state of depression and certain anxiety.
Minimum period for health benefits is ten minutes a day. According to a study conducted in Buenos Aires, 85% of people between 15 and 69 runs at least 10 minutes in a row at least once a week. For the same reason and following the general advice “something is better than none” and “less is better than” You can start with a period of 10 minutes each day. Speed must run faster than looking glass, with firm and regular step, and while we can talk without words cut.
Do the three periods of 10 minutes may be the initial target, but to know that most of the studies that show benefit done with 30 minutes straight. Do not forget to do stretching exercises regularly.
A few weeks enough to fix circulation problems and reduce insulin resistance, while improving the tone. Meanwhile, to lose weight or improve the lipid profile is required for several months.
Convenience of liquid to drink during the run, depending on the time devoted to it and weather conditions. Overall up to 30 minutes can do without drinking water, unless it is done in summer in the hottest hours.