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Most children start to walk between the ages of 6 months old and 16 months old. With that in mind, most of us have been walking for a really long time. That’s why it’s often overlooked as an effective type of exercise – because it’s second nature!
But in reality, walking is an effective way to exercise. Walking is cardiovascular (cardio) exercise, which means it raises your heart rate and increases your breathing, helping to strengthen your lungs and heart. When you engage in cardio exercise, you more effectively get oxygen to your tissue, muscles and organs.
What are the benefits of walking?
There are a vast number of benefits that come with embracing walking as a form of exercise. Here are just 7 of them:
Below are some simple ways that you can start incorporating walking into your daily life.
While that’s an excellent goal – and awesome if you can do it! – the reality is that many of us just don’t have enough time. Walking 2 miles is roughly 4,000 steps, and we think that’s a great figure to aim for if you’re short on time.
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