Keep on Walking!

Did you know that more than 50% of our muscles are designed for walking?  Brisk walking at a moderate intensity is an example of a physical activity which can be added into regular routines.

According to the 2002/2003 Canadian Community Health Survey, 69% of Canadians 20 years and older reported walking during their leisure time.

Physical activity has many health benefits:

• Reduced stress and the reduction of the development of depression;
• Improved bone density, control of osteoporosis and reduced risk of fracture;
• Maintenance of a healthy weight, especially when combined with healthy eating;
• For adults 18-64 years of age, physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions such as coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, breast cancer, colon cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis.

Already to walk? Try adding even more minutes of brisk walking into your day!