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Walking is low impact, requires minimal equipment, can be done at any time of day and can be performed at your own pace. Walking is considered to be a weight-bearing exercise.
Some of the benefits include:
- increased cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lung) fitness
- reduced risk of heart disease and stroke
- improves hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain, and diabetes
- stronger bones and improved balance, increased muscle strength and endurance and reduced body fat.