Walking, its easy as 1,2,3!

Walking as a daily exercise is proven to reduce risk of heart attack in elderly men. A Hawaiian study showed that if men walk more than a mile and a half per day than their risks will be significantly reduced. The findings emphasize that regular exercise is valuable to the well being of the elderly. Research concludes that "important benefits could be derived by encouraging the elderly to walk." In the American Journal of Public Health it was said that, "Walking appears to be an acceptable, accessible exercise activity, especially among population subgroups with a low prevalence of leisure-time physical activity."


Walking is a simplistic exercise that anyone can do and access. Besides cardiovascular benefits, it is also effective in shedding the pounds. Studies written about in health magazine, Prevention, have shown that walking sheds belly fat, walking just 2 1/2 hours per week could shrink your belly size by 1 inch in 4 weeks. Walking works well because it burns visceral fat, which is deep belly fat. Walking 20 minutes a day is the recommended dosage, according to Prevention. 


So next time you have option of walking don't skip out! Stay fit!


References
The Healthy Life. "Elderly Can Benefit from Long Walks." The Vancouver Sun [British Columbia] 23 Aug. 1999. Web.