Walking is underrated!

Yes, walking is great for you. It's a simple, safe, and low-cost activity that can have many benefits, including:

Physical health

Walking can improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones and muscles, and increase energy levels. It can also help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce body fat, and improve your blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood cholesterol levels. Walking can also reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and some cancers.

Mental health

Walking can improve your mood, cognition, memory, and sleep. It can also help alleviate depression and fatigue, and reduce stress and tension.

Joint health

Walking can create less stress on your joints and reduce pain. The movement and compression from walking can also bring oxygen and nutrients into the cartilage in your joints.

Other benefits

Walking can improve your balance and coordination, strengthen your immune system, and increase microbial diversity, which can help with digestion and energy.