Walking Works... and Get Moving
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Create a photocopy and bring it home with you today. Just pick up a route that has already been created for you, Walking works... and get moving. ¡ Great exercise – simple and effective ¡ Free – you don’t need gym membership or specialist shoes to take part ¡ It’s gentle, so you’re unlikely to get injured ¡ A fun way to get together with friends or family ¡ A healthy way of getting where you need to be ¡ You can do it almost anywhere at any time ¡ You can start off slowly and build up gradually as you become more confident Walking regularly at any speed will Brisk walking ¡ Help you to manage your weight All walking is good for you, but brisk is best. Inactive ¡ Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and unfit people have double the risk of dying from ¡ Reduce your risk of certain cancers (including heart disease. Brisk walking is the closest thing to colon, breast and lung cancer) perfect exercise. ¡ Improve the flexibility and strength of your joints, ¡ A regular brisk walk will improve the performance of muscles and bones and reduce the risk of your heart, lungs and circulation osteoporosis ¡ Lower your blood pressure ¡ Increase your good cholesterol ¡ Reduce your risk of heart disease and strokes ¡ Boost your immune system ¡ Improve your mood ¡ Reduce anxiety ¡ Aid sleep ¡ Improve your self image One of the best things about walking is that you can build it into your everyday life. Here are some Top Tips to take it further. Make an easy start ¡ If you park on the far side of the car park or a few streets away, the walk to and from the car will do you good. ¡ Try getting off the bus a stop early. ¡ Carry your shopping home - carrying heavy bags is great for your arms. ¡ Can you swap the school run for a school walk or school cycle? ¡ If you’re nipping out to the shop to get a pint of milk, walk or cycle instead of driving. Step it up ¡ Try walking or cycling to work if you live close enough. It could be cheaper in the long run. ¡ If you travel by train, standing rather than sitting means that your body is working harder. ¡ Choosing the stairs means that you’re getting your heart pumping. 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