Fitness: Walking is beneficial to health and fitness is many different ways: cardiovascular fitness, musculoskeletal strength, flexibility and suppleness, even back pain. We can walk off depression, stress, and weight. There are social benefits, too.

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Walks and Walking

Many Benefits of Walking for Exercise
The Walking Web

By DH Owens

Fitness: Walking  is a path to health and fitness with numerous benefits.

The role of fitness in health:
 

Walking for Cardiovascular Fitness
The cardiovascular benefits of walking are perhaps the most well-known benefits.

Walking for Flexibility and Suppleness
A walk stretches muscles.

Walking for Musculoskeletal Strength
Walking adds muscle strength which reduces chances of vertebrae fractures..

Walking Off Weight
Walking even 30 minutes five times a week can help you walk off weight.

Walking to Help Sleep
Walking aids your sleep.

Walking to Boost Immunity
A moderate level of exercise has been shown to enhance the immune system.

Walking to Help Reduce Pain
Walking helps to reduce pain.

Walking Off Stress
A walk offers stress relief.

Walking Off Depression
Exercise is often a component of depression treatment.

Walking for Social Benefits
A walk with a friend or lover is excellent for your social life.

Walking Exposes Us to the Outdoor  World
All humans have a normal instinct to be part of the natural world. 

Walking Can Decrease your Odds of Getting Cancer

For All the Benefits of Walking It Does Have a Drawback. Be aware that walking increases your sun exposure which may increase your chances of developing skin cancer. Many different reports suggest this.

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