When the temperatures are nice, I always enjoy going for long walks. There are lots of benefits to walking.
- The hippocampus– gets bigger as a result of exercise; reverses the aging of the brain. It slows done cognitive decline.
2. Heart function- increases pulse rate and improves the heart to get stronger
3. Lung capacity- the lungs get stronger and significant improvement in endurance
4. Muscle strength- strengthen legs and improve core strength
5. Sleep quality is improved when walking regularly
6. Changes to personality- more agreeable and social by walking regularly.
7. Ability to generate ideas is improved and you become an effective problem-solver.
The lesson learned is not to underestimate the power of walking. You always feel better after going for a walk.