Why is walking beneficial?

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Walking releases endorphins and improves your mood, so you will arrive at your destination feeling fresh, relaxed and more alert.
Just being outdoors helps top up your vitamin D levels.
Walking burns calories to help maintain a healthy weight.
Walking reduces the risk of developing health problems.
Walking can improve the flexibility and strength of your muscles, joints and bones.
Walking can help you to reduce stress.
Walking can increase your energy.
Walking can help you better manage anxiety.
Walking can help you sleep better.
Walking can improve your confidence and self-esteem.

Even if you live just a bit too far to make the whole journey on foot, taking public transport will give you more of an opportunity to walk.

NHS page on walking- build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier, just 10 minutes brisk walking a day!
BUPA newsroom on walking

Last reviewed: 12/09/2023