Health Benefits of Walking
June 19, 2008 · Filed Under Uncategorized · Comments Off
Walking for fitness can help you achieve a number of important health benefits. For example, you can:
Reduce your risk of a heart attack: Walking keeps your heart healthy by lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) and raising high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol). A regular walking program also reduces your risk of developing high blood pressure, a factor that also contributes to heart disease. Read more
