Walking 10,000 Steps

Benefits:

• Lower mortality rates and healthier aging.
  • (ref: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8828278/)
• Boosts Heart Health – Reduces the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.
  • (ref: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0081098)
• Enhances Metabolic Health – Improves insulin sensitivity, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
  • (ref: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34444188/)
• Supports Weight Management.
  • (ref: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8828278/)
• Improves Mental Health – Releases endorphins, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.
  • (ref: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34444188/)
• Enhances Exercise Recovery.
  • (ref: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8828278/)
• Added benefits of walking in nature
  •  Reduces Stress & Cortisol Levels – Nature exposure lowers stress hormones and promotes relaxation.
    • (ref: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2793341/)
  • Boosts Mood & Mental Clarity – Green spaces improve mood, creativity, and focus.
    • (ref: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2018.00278/full)
  • Enhances Immune Function – Fresh air and phytoncides (natural plant compounds) support immunity and have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and mood-enhancing properties.
    • (ref: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34444188/)