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Benefits of walking



Benefits of walking

Walking is good for you

Lowers blood pressure, cholesterol levels and improves heart and lung functions

Jogging became popular in 1970s' and 80's but with common complaints of ankle and knee strains from constant pounding of feet

High drop out rate was seen

Alternative exercise - swimming, cycling but with associated costs.

Mental benefits of clearing the mind and relieving the pressures of stress

Stress opportunity to forget cares and concerns of work and get back to nature

Alleviating anxiety quoting hypocrites maxim 'walking is the best medicine'

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