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Walking Can Help You Live Longer.

A study of over 8000 men found that walking just two miles a day cut the risk of death almost in half. The walkers’ risk of death was especially lower from cancer.   Over a 12-year period, the study found that walking just two miles a day cut the risk of death almost in half. The walkers’ risk of death was especially lower from cancer. Those who walked infrequently were about 2 1/2 times more likely to die of cancer than were the two-mile-a-day men. These were men age 60 and above who appeared in good enough health to be able to walk. Those who did walk were less likely to die in the 12 years that followed.

Lose Weight

Walking every day, along with eating healthy, will help the weight come off.  Walking helps you build healthy lean muscle, lose inches of fat, and pump up your metabolism.  Most successful weight losers, maintain a program of walking or other exercise.

Walking Can Reduce Risk of Cancer

Studies have shown that walking and exercising reduces your chances of getting breast and colon cancer.  And Women who walk 1 - 3 hours per week after breast cancer diagnosis improve their survival rate by 20-50%, according to researchers.  Walking a half hour per day will also reduce risks for Type II Diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

Walking Boosts Your Brain Power

Exercise, such as walking, increases the blood flow to the brain. A 1999 study of people over 60 found that walking 45 minutes a day at 16-minute mile pace increased the thinking skills of those over 60. The participants started at 15 minutes of walking and built up their time and speed. The result was that the same people were mentally sharper after taking up this walking program.

Walking Is Good For Your Mood and Spirit

Walking and other exercise leads to the release of the body’s natural happy drugs - endorphins. Walkers who walk at a higher heart rate will notice this effect more than those who walk at a slower heart rate pace. But even at a slower pace, most people notice an improvement in mood.

So there you have it.  Get out the leash, get some water bottles for you and your pal,  and get walking!

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