Even though it may not build huge muscles, or increase your maximal oxygen uptake like other forms of training, walking certainly has it's place in the realms of training, health and fitness.
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The benefits of walking include:
Increased cardiovascular and pulmonary fitness.
Reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Reduces body fat by using fat as a primary source of energy for exercise.
Improved management of conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Stronger bones and improved balance.
Allows you to get closer to 10,000 steps per day.
Increased lower limb strength and endurance.
Preserves sore joints by moving in a low impact way.
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