Writer Cristina Galeote
It is one of the best preventive therapies to reduce the so-called metabolic syndrome, a set of risk factors that increase the possibility of developing heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
Increasingly frequent disorders associated with risk factors such as obesity, sedentary lifestyles, diabetes, hypertension and smoking are one of the main causes of mortality in developed countries.
Despite scientific advances in these diseases, the best prevention lies in changing our lifestyle and the associated risk factors: poor diet and sedentary lifestyle.
Regular and moderate physical activity reduces the probability of suffering a heart attack; it has been shown that even in infarcted hearts, regular exercise reduces the risk of mortality.
Exercise should be gentle, constant and regular. And, walking 30 minutes a day, becomes the best option that will bring us multiple benefits:
It is good for the heart: it increases the strength and blood pumping capacity of our heart by reducing bad LDL cholesterol and increasing good HDL cholesterol, dilates the arteries and increases the amount of blood that reaches the muscles and other areas of our body.
Decreases the risk of hypertension by reducing blood pressure values, as it is related to the rate of passage.
Prevents the onset of type 2 diabetes and improves the response to insulin, a hormone that controls metabolism and blood sugar levels.
It’s good for weight loss, it provides an expenditure of between 1000 and 1600 calories a week, it also increases and improves our muscle mass and metabolism which helps burn fat, lose weight and prevent osteoporosis and arthritis.
Walking gives you energy and makes you happy increases our circulation and blood oxygen flow decreasing muscle stiffness. It is pure natural energy, proven to improve mood by increasing endorphins in the bloodstream and reducing stress and anxiety.
From HORSE MAGAZINE we encourage you to walk accompanied and outdoors is an excellent way to banish feelings of isolation and loneliness and a contribution of vitamin D to our body.
