Did you know that you can lose weight while being in a better mood and enjoying the company of others? This is one of the many benefits of daily walking, it is not only cheap but also a very powerful and easy way to lose weight and boost your confidence.

Apart from protecting you from minor diseases, seasonal allergies etc., regular walking for a long time can also increase your life expectancy. A team of scientists from Harvard University conducted a large-scale study that included more than 12,000 people to understand how 32 obesity-related genes affect body weight.

At the end of these studies, their research stated that people who walked briskly for about an hour daily were able to reduce the effects of obesity-related genes by 50 percent.

You don’t need to pressure yourself to walk 10,000 steps a day. Instead, you can easily burn 200 to 300 calories by walking for 30 minutes.

walking in green environment

Walking affects the human nervous system by reducing negative emotions such as anger and stress, and is most effective when done in a green environment with some sunlight. It not only improves mood but also boosts self-esteem and confidence.

plan a walk

Like cycling, it is important to maintain a certain speed, alternating between slow, medium and fast speeds. It is important to take water breaks to ensure that the body remains cool.

To incorporate intervals into your workout, start with a three-minute warm-up. Then, walk at the same speed for the next 25 minutes, then walk at your maximum speed for one minute and then change speed for the next minute. It boosts your metabolism and burns calories faster.

brisk walking to strengthen the brain

People who walk regularly for a week have sharper decision making ability than those who do not walk. Active walking increases brain activity and improves their creative thinking skills.

Daily walking helps in good sleep. When you start walking daily, the body’s rhythm will adjust itself accordingly and your hunger will also reduce significantly.