The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the days are getting longer... It's time to put away your winter boots and get those sneakers on and go for a WALK!
Walking has so many health benefits and if it's not already part of your daily routine, here's why it should be:
- It improves your mental attitude.
- It improves your cardiovascular health.
- It can help lower high blood pressure.
- It can help manage diabetes.
- It can decrease pain from arthritis.
- It can help strengthen your bones.
- It helps reduce stress.
- It can help sharpen your mind.
- It improves balance.
- It can reduce the risk for falls.
- It helps digestion.
- It allows you to unplug and clear your mind.
- It can help you sleep better.
- It's free!
I could go on and on but do I really need to?
Of course, with any exercise program, you should be cleared by your doctor and if you have any difficulty or pain with walking, such as pain in the arch or heel of your foot, legs, buttocks, hips, back, etc., we at Atlas Therapy can perform a thorough evaluation to identify problem areas and then help you address and improve them so you are one step closer to getting out there and enjoying Spring!!!
