{"id":74892,"date":"2024-07-30T10:36:43","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T03:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=74892"},"modified":"2025-01-17T17:17:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T10:17:47","slug":"10-things-that-happen-to-your-body-if-you-walk-every-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/10-things-that-happen-to-your-body-if-you-walk-every-day\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things That Happen to Your Body If You Walk Every Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019d go further by stating that walking combined with good sleep and a healthy diet can help you avoid the doctor altogether. As little as 15-30 minutes of walking every day can drastically improve not only a person\u2019s overall appearance, but health as well.\n</p><p>We were astonished to find out that good old walking is a single practice which could significantly benefit the whole body and mind. It\u2019s free, easy and requires little effort.\n</p><p>We\u2019ve created a list of benefits you can literally walk yourself into.\n</p><h2 id='\"h-1-positive-brain-changes\"' class='\"wp-block-heading' has-text-align-left>1. Positive brain changes\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'>\n<figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-87523\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/organicallyhuman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/07%5C/image-669.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' title='\"\"'>\n<p>As a study reveals, low impact aerobic exercises, like walking, prevent early dementia, reduce the risk of Alzheimer\u2019s disease, and improve overall mental health. Not to mention reducing mental stress and maintaining a higher level of endorphins.\n</p><h2 id='\"h-2-improved-eyesight\"' class='\"wp-block-heading' has-text-align-left>2. Improved eyesight\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'>\n<figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-87524\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/organicallyhuman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/07%5C/image-670.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' title='\"\"'>Even though eyes might seem like the last thing to be connected with the legs, walking actually benefits their health too. It may even help to\u00a0fight glaucoma\u00a0by relieving eye pressure.\n<h2 id='\"h-3-prevention-of-heart-diseases\"' class='\"wp-block-heading' has-text-align-left>3. Prevention of heart diseases\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'>\n<figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-87525\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/organicallyhuman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/07%5C/image-671.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' title='\"\"'>\n<p>According to the American Heart Association, walking is no less effective than running when it comes to the\u00a0prevention\u00a0of heart-related disease or stroke. This activity helps avoid heart problems by lowering high blood pressure and cholesterol levels and improving blood circulation.\n</p><h2 id='\"h-4-increased-lung-volume\"' class='\"wp-block-heading' has-text-align-left>4. Increased lung volume\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'>\n<figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-87526\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/organicallyhuman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/07%5C/image-672.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' title='\"\"'>\n<p>Walking is an aerobic exercise which increases oxygen flow in the bloodstream and helps train your lungs, as well as eliminate toxins and waste. Because of better and deeper\u00a0breathing\u00a0some symptoms associated with lung disease may also be relieved.\n</p><h2 id='\"h-5-beneficial-effects-on-the-pancreas\"' class='\"wp-block-heading' has-text-align-left>5. Beneficial effects on the pancreas\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'>\n<figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-87527\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/organicallyhuman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/07%5C/image-673.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' title='\"\"'>\n\n<div class='\"pw-ad-scroll-container\"' data-pw-in-article='\"true\"' data-batch-id='\"in_content6\"'>\n<div class='\"pw-ad-container-logo\"'>\n<p>It might be hard to believe but walking for exercise turns out to be a much more effective tool in preventing\u00a0diabetes\u00a0than running. This\u00a0research\u00a0shows that a group of \u201cwalkers\u201d demonstrated improvement in glucose tolerance almost 6 times greater (i.e. how well blood sugar is absorbed by cells) than that of a group of \u201crunners,\u201d over a 6 month trial period.\n</p><h2 id='\"h-6-improved-digestion\"' class='\"wp-block-heading' has-text-align-left>6. Improved digestion\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'>\n<figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-87528\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/organicallyhuman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/07%5C/image-674.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' title='\"\"'>\n<p>30 minutes of walking every day could not only\u00a0lower\u00a0the risk of colon cancer in the future but improve our digestion and constipation by helping to regualte our bowel movements.\n</p><h2 id='\"h-7-toned-muscles\"' class='\"wp-block-heading' has-text-align-left>7. Toned muscles\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'>\n<figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-87529\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/organicallyhuman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/07%5C/image-675.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' title='\"\"'>\n<p>Muscle tone and weight loss (in overweight cases) may also be\u00a0achieved\u00a0through walking. The practice of walking 10,000 steps a day may be counted as an actual workout in a gym, especially if you add some intervals or walking uphill. Additionally, it\u2019s low impact and there\u2019s no recovery time, which means no sore muscles and regrets for missing tomorrow\u2019s workout due to being too sore the next day.\n</p><h2 id='\"h-8-sturdier-bones-and-joints\"' class='\"wp-block-heading' has-text-align-left>8. Sturdier bones and joints\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'>\n<figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-87530\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/organicallyhuman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/07%5C/image-676.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' title='\"\"'>\n\n<div class='\"pw-ad-container-logo\"'>\n<p>Walking can provide more joint mobility, prevent loss of bone mass, and even reduce risk of fractures. The\u00a0Arthritis Foundation\u00a0recommends walking moderately at least 30 minutes a day on a regular basis to reduce pain in your joints, along with stiffness and inflammation.\n</p><h2 id='\"h-9-back-pain-relief\"' class='\"wp-block-heading' has-text-align-left>9. Back pain relief\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'>\n<figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-87531\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/organicallyhuman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/07%5C/image-677.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' title='\"\"'>\n\n<div class='\"pw-ad-scroll-container\"' data-pw-in-article='\"true\"' data-batch-id='\"in_content10\"'>\n<p>Walking may become a real\u00a0life-saver\u00a0for those who experience back pain during more challenging high-impact exercises. Since it\u2019s a low-impact activity it won\u2019t cause more pain or discomfort, like running or HIT would. Walking contributes to better blood circulation within the spinal structures and improves posture and flexibility which is vital for a healthy spine.\n</p><h2 id='\"h-10-a-calmer-mind-if-it-was-an-organ-to-be-sure\"' class='\"wp-block-heading' has-text-align-left>10. A calmer mind (if it was an organ, to be sure)\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'>\n<figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-87532\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/organicallyhuman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/07%5C/image-678.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' title='\"\"'>\n\n<div class='\"pw-ad-container-logo\"'>\n<p>If walking\u00a0improves depression\u00a0symptoms in patients with major depression disorders, just imagine how easily it could help us cope with feeling down or exhausted. And a joyfull walk with a friend or a loved one will only multiply the happy-effect and improve your mood!\n</p><p>We\u2019d love to hear if you have ever tried to substitute a trip to the gym or a run, with walking. Tell us in the comments below if it worked miracles for you or not?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>We\u2019d go further by stating that walking combined with good sleep and a healthy diet can help you avoid the doctor altogether. As little as 15-30 minutes of walking every day can drastically improve not only a person\u2019s overall appearance, but health as well. 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