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You Can Talk-The-Talk But Can You Walk-The-Walk?

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Written by AstroNutrition 16 March 2007
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Walking. We all do it every day without much thought. Some claim they walk a lot, but why aren’t more people reaping the health benefits from this free activity? The trick is to take a focused, brisk, long fitness walk to promote a healthier lifestyle. Here’s some reason to walk for life:

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1. A recent study found that walking 45 minutes a day at a 16-minute-mile pace increased the thinking skills of the participants, all over 60 years of age, who began the program at 15 minutes of walking and gradually increased their speed and time.

2. Studies show that walking lowers blood pressure, reduces high cholesterol, enhances mental well-being, increases bone density, reduce the risk colon cancer, type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease; and helps flexibility and coordination.

3. 30 minutes a day of walking can add 1.3 healthy years to your life. A study in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed exercise levels were directly related to years lived free of cardiovascular disease.

4. No matter which plan you choose, move slowly into your regime. Start by walking a few minutes a day or add more vegetables to your plate at dinner - the small changes you make now will prepare the body for a more vigorous fitness program.

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