And as we move into the new year a healthy goal you could have is to start a walking regime if you don’t already get out there. A daily 20 minute walk will make a big difference in your health and fitness.

Here are a few reasons why you might enjoy your daily walk:

• Boosts endorphin production, easing stress, anger, fatigue and mental confusion. Clears away the cobwebs in other words.
• Reduces the susceptibility to illness. Can halve the amount of colds you get.
• Builds bone mass, and so lessens the risk of osteoporosis.
• Improves balance
• Increases lung capacity
• Improves blood pressure – high or low will help to balance your blood pressure
• Reduces your risk of glaucoma
• Burns fat
• Increases energy levels
• Helps reduce the risk of bowel cancer in women, and cancer in general for all
• Improves cardiovascular health and improves circulation
• Reduces the risk of alzheimers
• Strengthens leg muscles
• Helps to cleanse and detox the tissues
• When you walk, or do any exercise, your body releases serotonin, which makes you feel good

 Lots of good reasons to get into the walking habit.