Going out for a walk is easiest thing to do if you want to stay health and fit. There are lots of benefits if you walk regularly. If you want to know more about the benefits of walking regularly, please keep reading.

01. Lose weight

If your fitness goal is to lose weight, you will definitely choose walking. Everyone can do it regardless of age. First you can start walking for 20 minutes, and later you can increase the time. If you continue going out for a walk, you don't have to wait too long to see the result.

02. Lower blood pressure

To lower blood pressure, you can go out for a walk. So how long should you walk to lower your blood pressure? Researchers from Arizona State University found that taking 10-minute walks every day is an effective way to lower your blood pressure.

03. Decrease the risk of cancer

A study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, and conducted by the American Cancer Society found that walking up to 7 hours a week reduces the risk of breast cancer itself by 14%. So, you should incorporate walking into your lifestyle to decrease the risk of not only breast cancer, but only many other cancer.

04. Improve your immune system

According to a study done at Appalachian State University in North Carolina, a moderately-paced walk for about 30 to 45 minutes daily can increase the number of immune system cells in your body and over a period of time, it can have really remarkable effect on your body's ability to fight disease.

05. Boost your memory

Walking is a good exercise. If you walk regularly, it will help to boost your memory. A study shows that taking a short walk three times a week increases the size of that part of the brain linked to planning and memory.

06. Improve quality of sleep

Sleep is very important if you want to stay slim, fit and healthy. Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise and everyone can do that. It will improve quality of sleep and refresh your body and mind.

07. Spend quality time with friends and family

Walking is a way to spend quality time with your friends and family. You can invite your friends to join you while walking or you can walk with your parents or siblings. You will surely have a great time and it will cheer you up.

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