Walking protects your heart and fights aging. These benefits you may not expect

As the saying goes, the legs age first. Since 2/3 of the human body's muscles are concentrated in the lower body, a person in his sixties can have 70% of the grip and arm strength of a young person, but only 40% of the lower body strength. Scientists have shown that gentle and brisk walking has magical anti-aging effects.

12 benefits of walking every day

1. Walking can enhance heart function and make the heart beat slowly and powerfully.

2. Walking can enhance the elasticity of blood vessels and reduce the possibility of blood vessel rupture.

3. Walking can reduce the accumulation of abdominal fat and maintain the beautiful body shape.

4. Walking can reduce the formation of blood clots and reduce the possibility of myocardial infarction.

5. Walking can reduce the accumulation of triglycerides and cholesterol in the arterial walls, and also reduce the chance of blood sugar being converted into triglycerides.

6. Walking can reduce the production of hormones and excessive adrenaline. Too much adrenaline can cause arterial vascular disease.

7. Walking can enhance muscle strength, strengthen legs, feet, tendons and bones, make joints flexible, and promote blood circulation and metabolism in the human body.

8. Regular walking can eliminate ischemic symptoms of the heart or lower blood pressure. It helps the body eliminate fatigue, improve mood, and relieve palpitations.

9. Walking can protect the environment, eliminate waste gas pollution, and also has a positive role in strengthening the body, improving immunity, reducing diseases, and prolonging life.

10. Walking can enhance the secretory function of the digestive glands, promote regular gastrointestinal motility, increase appetite, and has a good effect on preventing and treating symptoms such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and habitual constipation.

11. Walking is a form of fitness that combines movement with stillness, and can relieve neuromuscular tension. According to experts, when you feel irritable and anxious, taking a brisk walk for about 15 minutes can relieve tension and stabilize your emotions.

12. Walking in the fresh air outdoors can make the brain's thinking activities clearer and more flexible, which can effectively eliminate mental fatigue and improve learning and work efficiency. According to tests conducted by relevant experts, people who walk three times a week for one hour each time for four consecutive months have sharper reactions and better vision and memory than those who do not like exercise.