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I remember back in the 90s when my mom would go “power walking” after dinner and I would be in awe. I would try to tag along and pump my arms fast like her, but all I wanted to do was run. Here is the deal–walking is totally the new running. Although running as a recreational sport has grown tremendously in the last several years, and due to overall expenditure, burns a ton of calories, walking is a legit form of exercise beauties. So if you prefer a brisk walk over a heart-pumping run then this is for you.

1. Have A Better Heart From The Start

In a recent Runners and Walkers Health Study, when it came to the risk of heart disease, walkers reduced their risk more than runners. For instance, runners reduced their risk of heart disease by about 4.5 percent if they ran an hour a day and walkers who expended the same amount of energy per day reduced their risk of heart disease by more than 9 percent.

2. Grab Some Eats Then Hit The Streets

Not only will your heart appreciate your daily stroll, but your waistline will too. An after-meal walk may help lower blood sugar, suggests a new study from the Mayo College of Medicine in Rochester, MN. Post-mealtime walking can nearly double insulin sensitivity and aids in digestion by speeding food through your gastrointestinal tract. So yeah, take on a whole new meaning of “dining and ditching” by taking a little stroll after you eat ladies.

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source: BlackAmericaWeb.com

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