Why Walking?
The extracts below are taken from the book, Walking for Health: The complete step-by-step guide to getting fit and feeling your best written by Dr William Bird and Veronica Reynolds (Carroll & Brown, 2002, ISBN 1-903258-27-8)
It is well worth buying as it contains everything you need to know about walking, including where to go, what to wear, what to take and how to do it without personal risk. Click here to find sellers
Walking for Health have also published several versions of Walking Works. An informational booklet written specially for Health Professionals is available from their website free of charge either as a download or they will send a copy in the post.
The overall Health Benefits
Regular walking can produce a more efficient heart, help you to lose weight, and gain strength, stamina and flexibility - all of which help you to live longer and improve your quality of life.Exercise improves your circulation, which gives you a fresher, healthier look.
If you are suffering from stress or anxiety, a brisk walk will help you to put problems in perspective.
Walking is an ideal time to meet up with friends, family or a group, to chat and socialise.
Walking can help with many health conditions, such as diabetes, heart problems, osteoporosis, back pain, asthma and bronchitis.
Increasing your level of activity can help you to sleep better at night, which benefits your overall health and well-being.
The Physical Benefits
Walking can improve your whole body considerably - helping you to lose weight, strengthen your heart, muscles and bones, making you more flexible and boosting your immune system to fight off disease.
The Emotional Benefits
The benefits of regular walking go far beyond the benefits of physical fitness alone. Finding time to get outside and go for a walk can boost your self esteem and generally make you feel more in control of your life.
The Social Benefits
Walking is an excellent way to get out and improve your social opportunities. Walking with a group is fun and safe, and exercising in the company of others will encourage you to keep walking. Even walking on your own allows you to tune into community life and increases your chance of meeting a new neighbour.
Want to know more about how you can calculate the optimum heart rate? Go to the Fitness Formulas page
If you have any questions, please use Contact us
It is well worth buying as it contains everything you need to know about walking, including where to go, what to wear, what to take and how to do it without personal risk. Click here to find sellers
Walking for Health have also published several versions of Walking Works. An informational booklet written specially for Health Professionals is available from their website free of charge either as a download or they will send a copy in the post.
The overall Health Benefits
Regular walking can produce a more efficient heart, help you to lose weight, and gain strength, stamina and flexibility - all of which help you to live longer and improve your quality of life.Exercise improves your circulation, which gives you a fresher, healthier look.
If you are suffering from stress or anxiety, a brisk walk will help you to put problems in perspective.
Walking is an ideal time to meet up with friends, family or a group, to chat and socialise.
Walking can help with many health conditions, such as diabetes, heart problems, osteoporosis, back pain, asthma and bronchitis.
Increasing your level of activity can help you to sleep better at night, which benefits your overall health and well-being.
The Physical Benefits
Walking can improve your whole body considerably - helping you to lose weight, strengthen your heart, muscles and bones, making you more flexible and boosting your immune system to fight off disease.
The Emotional Benefits
The benefits of regular walking go far beyond the benefits of physical fitness alone. Finding time to get outside and go for a walk can boost your self esteem and generally make you feel more in control of your life.
The Social Benefits
Walking is an excellent way to get out and improve your social opportunities. Walking with a group is fun and safe, and exercising in the company of others will encourage you to keep walking. Even walking on your own allows you to tune into community life and increases your chance of meeting a new neighbour.
Want to know more about how you can calculate the optimum heart rate? Go to the Fitness Formulas page
If you have any questions, please use Contact us
