Everyone knows how good regular exercise is for the body, how good it is for our mental, emotional and physical health..

Despite this, most of us with enviable tenacity avoid doing at least some kind of sport..

Professor Sanjay Sharma (St.. George, NHS Foundation Trust in London) explains:.

" This is the law of life on earth. But each of us can push back, and very significantly, the time when old age will knock on our door.. We can look 50 at 70 and easily live into our 90s and beyond..

Physical exercise can extend our lives by 3-7 years. And believe me, it's a lot.! Exercise is the best antidepressant, significantly improves cognitive function. I'm not talking about what scientists have long proved: physical activity significantly slows down the development of dementia..

So, here are some undeniable benefits of daily walks.!

Daily walks reduce the risk of developing diabetes.

The results of a study by Harvard scientists confirmed that the risk of developing diabetes in women who walked at least 30 minutes a day was 30% lower than those who did not..

Walking daily has also been found to significantly reduce the risk of belly fat, which often leads to diabetes..

Reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

University of Virginia Health Department scientists found that men aged 71 to 93 who walked at least a quarter of a mile daily were half as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease as those who preferred to nap in front of the TV or relax on a bench in the garden..

Normalize blood pressure levels.

Researchers have shown that daily walks help normalize blood pressure.

Contribute to the normalization of digestion.

U.S. Cancer Center Physiotherapist Tara Aleichem Says Daily Walking Promotes Good Digestion.

Reduce pain and improve coronary artery disease.

The American Heart Association has published results of a study that proves that daily walks improve the mobility of people with coronary artery disease..

Strengthen the skeletal system.

People who walk regularly have healthier teeth. And exercise strengthens the joints and significantly reduces the risk of osteoporosis, fractures and diseases of the spine..

Improve cognitive abilities.

Long-term studies have proven that regular walks increase cognitive abilities, both in adults and in children..

Promote longevity.

Numerous experiments have proven that walking contributes to the duration and quality of life..

Improve mood and add optimism.

In 2016, studies were conducted that proved that daily walks for at least 20 minutes increase self-confidence, promote mindfulness and concentration.. Also - improve mood, reducing irritability and hostility.

Here are some helpful tips:.

Choose an acceptable and comfortable walking pace for yourself.. Don't forget that in order to burn calories, you have to walk 3.5 miles per hour..

Want to burn more calories? Try walking on an incline.

Take care of comfortable shoes.

Walk with relaxed shoulders, keep your chin straight and look straight ahead, not down.

Move your arms while walking, bend them at an angle of 90 degrees. It strengthens the shoulder girdle.

Finding time for daily walks is not so difficult. To do this, you just need to make some changes to your daily routine and consolidate new routines:.

Try to take the stairs instead of using the elevator.

Skip transport and walk to work.

Walk with friends after dinner.

If you have to use transportation, get off a few stops early and walk.

Try to park your car away from your destination so that you have an additional opportunity to walk.

Try to walk more at work.

Get a dog and walk it.

Go for a walk while listening to your favorite podcast or audiobook - it's much more fun.

Dr. Mercola also suggests:.

“When you get used to daily walks, choose a place suitable for walking barefoot, and go ahead.. Walk barefoot on the grass in the park, sandy beach. Try, experiment. You will definitely like!

In addition to the obvious health benefits, walking also helps the body to draw on the energy of the earth through the soles of the feet.. This can be compared to the phenomenon of grounding.

You have no idea how miraculous and healthy this physical contact with the earth is.! And these are not just words, but scientifically proven facts.

For example, one scientific review published in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health found that walking barefoot on the ground (grounding) leads to a significant improvement in health.. Namely:.

• Relieves sleep disorders, including sleep apnea.

•Reduces chronic muscle pain and other types of pain.

• Increases energy level and mood.

•Reduces stress levels.

• Strengthens the immune system.

• Normalizes heart rate.

• Prevents osteoporosis.

• Normalizes glucose levels in people with diabetes.

We recommend that you use a pedometer or fitness tracker while walking to keep track of the distance traveled.. Trust me it's very effective.! You will be surprised at first how little you used to move!

Every day you will walk more and more, and it will motivate and invigorate you.!

Want to be healthy, live a long and happy life? Walk daily. It's both nice and useful.!

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