Running yourself fit
Be extra nice to your body – especially now that working from home has become the norm – and take your feet more often. This is why:
1: Hartgezondheid
With a short walk you lower your blood pressure, your blood circulation is stimulated and you reduce the risk of heart problems. And the percentages certainly do not lie for women; the risk of a heart attack is reduced by no less than 43%!
2: Boost brain functions
Walking is not only relaxing, it also has a direct impact on the overall health of our brains. And in addition, a walking session of just half an hour a day can greatly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and control early dementia.
3: Burn fat faster
There is a group of researchers who claim that reaching your tax of 10,000 steps a day is better for your body than working up a sweat for hours every week. Although not all scientists agree on this, they do agree that walking activates your large muscle groups, fueling your fat burning. Also nice.
4: Bleach maker for digestion
If you take a walk, your digestive system will work better and you will prevent constipation. Especially after an (evening) meal, it is therefore a good idea to go out for a short time. It also appears to have a positive influence on reducing the risk of colon cancer and diabetes.
5: Reward lungs
No matter how short or long, taking the legs is something that boosts the functioning of your lungs. This is due to the increase in oxygen circulation in your blood.
6: Get off the couch
Your body is not made to sit still for hours. It wants to get out! By moving you reduce the risk of a stiff body, joint pain and other physical discomfort.
7: Back straight
Surely one of the most weak spots of many: the (lower) back. You can improve and make it stronger by walking for half an hour every day. This improves blood circulation in your spine, your mobility and your posture. Three win-win’s.
8: Mind zero
Finally, walking is the perfect activity to take a break from your head. To empty it completely and recharge yourself with new energy.
Dull and tired from sitting behind your PC for days on end? The above list of benefits tells you what you can do to give yourself a healthy boost. Look for a fun hiking buddy and before you know it you will be unstoppable. Walk them!
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