- Walking has been shown to boost immunity in fact lower the number of sick days, this was reported this week by The Appalachian State university. Walking 45 minutes 5 days a week was all it took for the effect.
- It decreases your risk of cancer, a study done in 2560 Finnish men followed for 16 years found that men who were moderately active for 30 min a day had 50% less chance of developing cancer.
- It helps you get a better nights sleep and evidence shows that good sleep is vital for maintaining a healthy weight.
- It helps keep blood sugars in check, in fact if you have type 2 diabetes exercise is a wonderful tool to keep your blood sugars under control.
- Its fun and can be a great family activity, playing tennis together, going to the pool, skiiing, dancing around the house!
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And it lowers your cholesterol levels… The list of benefits FAR outweigh the negatives! Great post!
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Janice: and also increases HDL great point thanks so much Rebecca
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I always feel fantastic after a good workout!
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