Scientists have proven how a long walk can have a beneficial effect on your heart health. How many steps a day do we need to take to take care of our health?
The benefits of walking are widely known, as this simple and affordable form of exercise can do a lot for both your physical and mental health. The many benefits of regular walking—from improved circulation to pain relief—are great in their own right. Nevertheless, there are ways to improve the effect of walking.
We all know that exercise is good for the body and mind. Regular exercise brings with it a whole host of benefits, from building muscle to preventing heart disease. It is only important to choose the form of exercise that suits your needs and desires, and the simplest and most popular forms of exercise are walking and running. If you are not sure which activity to choose, the advantages and disadvantages of both, presented below, can help you.
The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates wrote centuries ago that walking is man's best medicine. If you don't exercise enough, sit too much, or drive everywhere, you'll want to change your habits after reading these positive effects of daily walking.
Mental health needs to be taken care of and discussed openly. Regardless of how the past year was, how ruthless it was and what consequences it brought, we must be aware that the current situation affects mental health and brings feelings of fear and anxiety. In the summer we endured all this more easily, but winter can be problematic due to the short days and bad weather. That's why today we turn to the Scandinavian principle of "friluftsliv".
Do we really need 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy? Maybe a smaller number of steps is enough for an active life? Do more of them need to be made? How many steps should be taken per day?
As if walking a tightrope high above the ground wasn't enough of a challenge, Faith Dickey does it in style: in high heels! The American woman, master of rope walking and slackline, is always looking for new challenges. And if walking in high heels is a challenge for many women, she does it in heights!
"A dog is a man's best friend," is a well-known saying that cannot be disputed. Spending time with a furry friend also has a beneficial effect on our overall health. So you won't regret it if you take your canine pet for another round right after reading this article.
Five tightrope walkers managed an incredible feat. From the Sphinx, the wall of Triglav - it is the most precipitous part of Triglav's northern wall - they strung a ribbon and walked more than 1,000 meters above the ground along an 80-meter long ribbon.
What do we get when we combine a bike and a treadmill? Hybrid Lopifit. Lopifit is an innovative mode of transport that combines walking and cycling. Instead of pedals, it has a running surface, and the driving speed is controlled by walking speed.
People simply forget how important it is to walk correctly and have a straight spine. The Arki bracelet, designed by the company Zikto, analyzes our gait and helps keep it healthy, provides data on body balance and records our activities.
Walking may be considered one of the easier forms of recreation, but it should not be forgotten when considering which type of physical exercise to choose. Not only does it help improve heart health and reduce body fat, but it's also very affordable: you don't need a gym membership or expensive equipment. We have prepared 5 physical training sessions with walking.