Posted: Jan 02, 2021 5:00 AM PT | Last Updated: January 3
People walk the shoreline in Vancouver’s Vanier Park in English Bay on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. (Ben Nelms/CBC)
If you are thinking about how to get into better shape this new year, why not keep it simple with a proven health intervention that s easy to do and proven to improve people s health and extend their lives?
It s walking. And before you say too bad it s boring and move on, read on a little more first.
First of all, let s get the benefits out of the way.
Around 30 minutes of walking a day, whether all at one time, or in multiple sessions has been shown through studies to help people lose weight, improve their heart health, increase endurance and improve mental well-being.
Posted: Jan 02, 2021 5:00 AM PT | Last Updated: January 3
People walk the shoreline in Vancouver’s Vanier Park in English Bay on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. (Ben Nelms/CBC)
If you are thinking about how to get into better shape this new year, why not keep it simple with a proven health intervention that s easy to do and proven to improve people s health and extend their lives?
It s walking. And before you say too bad it s boring and move on, read on a little more first.
First of all, let s get the benefits out of the way.
Around 30 minutes of walking a day, whether all at one time, or in multiple sessions has been shown through studies to help people lose weight, improve their heart health, increase endurance and improve mental well-being.