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September 13, 2023
Walking for Good Health
Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight, and become healthier!
Just 30 minutes everyday can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance. It can also reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type-2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. Unlike some other forms of exercise, walking is free and doesn't require any special equipment or training.
Health Benefits of Walking
You carry your own ody weight when you walk. his is known as weight-bearing exercise. Some of the benefits include:
increased cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lung) fitness
reduced risk of heart disease and stroke
improved management of conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain or stiffness, and diabetes
stronger bones and improved balance
increased muscle strength and endurance
reduce body fat
Walk for 30 minutes a day
To get the health benefits, try to walk for at least 30 minutes as briskly as you can on most days of the week. "Brisk" means you can still talk but not sing, and you may be puffing slightly.
Moderate activities such as walking pose little health risk but if you have a medical condition, check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program of physical activity.
(content source: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/walking-for-good-health)
Fitness challenge #28
Fitness challenge #28
As part of NC State’s wellness program, we encourage employees to be physically active during their regular working schedules. Be it daily early morning walks, a mid-day stretch or a stroll in the park after work, the wellness program encourages employees to indulge into these challenges which would improve the overall health of the employees.
Registrations for the challenge 28 are open!
If you interested in taking part in the challenge, please add your name in this shared document.
Miles for Wellness Challenge 28 will run from Monday, September 25 through Sunday, November 19, 2023. For more details about this challenge and past challenges click here.
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