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Walking improves immunity and reduces symptoms even if disease occurs.
Effective in preventing joint pain and controlling blood sugar levels
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What are some accessible exercises? Strength training at the gym and outdoor running are mentioned, but not many will refute the fact that the most accessible exercise is ‘walking exercise’. In fact, it is an exercise that anyone can do anytime, anywhere, starting from the time they start walking as a baby, except in special situations such as injury or illness.
However, many people have doubts regarding the health-promoting effects of walking exercise. Since it is a low-intensity exercise, it is doubtful that the health-promoting effects such as weight loss will be minimal. However, consistent walking exercise not only helps you lose weight, but also has various health effects throughout the body. Find out regarding the many benefits you can gain from regular walking exercise.
▲Improvement of immunity
In a study conducted on regarding 1,000 men and women, those who walked 20 minutes a day, more than five days a week, had regarding 43% fewer sick days than those who walked less than once a day. Even if the disease occurred, the symptoms were mild. This is one piece of convincing evidence that consistent walking exercise can help improve immunity.
▲ Prevention of joint pain
Regular walking exercise strengthens the muscles around the knees and ankles, ultimately reducing the risk of joint pain. This is why many doctors recommend walking exercise to patients who complain of knee pain. However, if you have pain in your joints, it is best to start at a speed and time that does not worsen the pain and gradually increase it.
▲ Blood sugar control
Walking exercise is also effective in controlling blood sugar levels that spike following a meal. This is because the exercise intensity is appropriate enough to help control blood sugar levels immediately following a meal without putting a strain on the digestive system. This is also the reason why many diabetic patients have the habit of walking right following eating.
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