Taking Up Walking

[iwbus]

What would be the health benefits if I walked to/from work instead of taking the car? It's a 10 minute stroll down TO work but that means it's a slightly longer uphill climb on the way back (at the end of a hard day etc). I'd love someone to say "if you walk there and back you'll burn off a whole meal's worth of calories" but I suspect that would only be true if the meal was one pea or something!

[Jennykins]

the benefits are things like, better mood, better sleep, more energy through out your day, calorie loss, getting your heart rate up has endless health benefits, going up the hill almost everyday will help give you stronger lungs and heart taking some risk away from heart disease amoung other things. The list can keep going, but why not just tell ya its really worth it.. You will even notice your legs change and bit for the good... Enjoy your walks iwbus!!

[hannahjo]

I walk to and from work, 30 mins each way every day and highly recommend it. Ok so a 10 minute walk isn�t exactly loads, but its 10 minutes more exercise than you�d get from sitting on your butt in a car! And now that the nice weather is just around the corner it can really boost your mood walking in the morning sunshine.

Plus, good thing the hill is on the way home, that way if its makes you sweaty you can shower & change at home rather than smelling at your desk!

[smudge]

Walking is wondeful for body, mind & soul.

Power walking is even better for keeping joints supple!

[shaneystar2]

I walk everywhere..no other choice ..we don't have a car and I can't drive anyway.I walk my dog a couple of times a day and walk to the local shops and have a long walk along the beach at least once a week. Walking is good for you . You are out in the fresh air and you can see much more of what is going on around you than whizzing past in a car.
Take it up and enjoy !
What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare?

[smudge]

Your'e right there shaney!

We miss so much when we drive, which is why we takes turns at the wheel on long drives.

We also drive to beauty spots, get out of the car & walk through country lanes we didn't know existed - nature is wonderful - fresh air, wind, rain & all....

[smudge]

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