Spring Into Fitness and Start Walking
Now that spring is officially here, it’s a great time to get outside and get active and healthy. There are plenty of ways to get our heart pumping outside, but one of the easiest ways is to walk or hike. Walking is a low-impact aerobic exercise which helps strengthen our cardiovascular system, keeping our weight at a healthy level and protecting us against diseases such as diabetes and some forms of cancer.
Research has shown that the benefits of walking 5 times per week for 30 minutes can help
you:
- Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
- Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Improve blood lipid profile
- Maintain body weight
- Enhance mental well being
- Reduce the risk of osteoporosis
- Reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer
- Reduce the risk of diabetes
For more information on starting a springtime exercise program, contact Sharon Leddy-Smart, Lifestyle Coordinator at The Atrium, independent living at The Cedars. 207-221-7100