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Why is walking an excellent form of exercise?
Several studies have found that walking regularly over a long period of time can reduce your risk of stroke, diabetes and osteoporosis and is useful in treating arthritis, high blood pressure and even depression. Walking isnot as strenuous on the body as runnig. In addition to physical fitness, walking can also provide psychological benefits. Many walkers say they feel better, sleep better and have a better outlook overall after they start their walking program.
For anyone looking at a low impact form of exercise, walking is for you. With the addition of a quality walking shoe, walking can provide an injury free health program that can last a lifetime. For most of us, our lives are surrounded by asphalt and concrete. These surfaces can be hard on a daily exercise regimen; invest in a good quality walking shoe. It is also recommended that you replace your walking shoes after 500 miles or 6 months.
Walking for just a 20 minutes a day at a moderate pace of three miles per hour you can: -burn extra 120-150 calories a day -promote fat loss and preserve lean body mass -reduce risk of heart disease -increase energy level.

(by Marcela Vanharova)