Fresh air and exercise and some winter sunshine (when it occurs) are good for health and mood.
These are the advantages of winter walks.
1. We get up from the couch
Walking is cheap and easy. Let these two things be the first incentive to change the afternoon lying on the couch for a walk. An even better incentive to decide to walk is the fact that scientists have discovered many benefits that only 150 minutes of physical activity per week, which can be moderate or more intense depending on your abilities. On the other hand, a sedentary lifestyle and lying on the sofa have a whole range of negative consequences.
2. Burning calories
By walking in lower temperatures, you will burn more calories, as your body works harder to stay warm. One study showed that time spent actively at low temperatures can increase calorie consumption by up to 30 percent.
3. Creating healthy habits
Although you can give up exercise in the gym very quickly, walking is an activity that makes it easier to create healthy habits, because while walking at the same time you enjoy beautiful nature and fresh air. And as you enjoy the view, the number of steps and calories burned only increases.
4. Longer life
If you set aside every day 20 minutes for a brisk walk, you significantly reduce the chances of premature death. She showed that study, conducted at the University of Cambridge, in which 334 thousand European adults were included. A moderate increase in physical activity is enough to improve health and prolong life.
5. Helps fight depression
After all the holiday glitz, many people experience winter depression (read: January), and one way to combat it is by walking. In case of depression, it is recommended to spend as much time as possible outdoors. If you are among those who completely sink after the holidays, make walks a part of your life, preferably in beautiful locations in nature, which will be an additional plus.
