Walking To Boost Metabolism
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Now, its time to find our how walking will speed up our metabolism.
Boost Metabolism by Walking Every Day
Every time you get your heart pumping your metabolism kicks up a notch. Walking a half mile per day or a mile per day is better for you than walking 2 ½ to 5 miles per week. When you walk every day, your heart takes action and your increase in metabolism will help work off calories. You will burn more fat by doing short daily workouts than by doing longer ones once per week. Short bursts of activity periodically will keep your fat burning at a higher level, even when at rest.
Walk 20 Minutes For More Energy
People who are physically active on a regular basis have more energy all day long. Take a 20 minute walk and you will find that you have more energy after wards. Your body releases hormones during exercise. Even moderate exercise will boost your mood and reduce stress, as well as give you more energy.
Fight Food Cravings-Take A Walk
Research shows that the more time you spend sitting, the more prone you are to overeating and snacking. Exercise helps to control your appetite. Studies have shown that even chocoholics have been better able to resist temptation after a 20 minute walk!
Walking Makes You Healthier
A walk every day will boost your metabolism and also lower your risk of heart attack. Physical activity protects your heart from disease because walking increases the capacity of your heart and blood vessels for pumping blood for several hours after activity. Consistent daily walkers have a higher metabolism, stronger heart, fewer food cravings and in general are healthier. Add walking to your daily routine and make it as important as brushing your teeth to maintain life long good health.
So, are you a walker? A walker-wanna-be? Did this awesome article encourage you to start walking? Most cellphones these days have a pedometer on it, so its really convenient to keep track of how active you are in and out of the house. So, why not start today? Please share your thoughts, experience, and/or questions in the comments section below.
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