Quick Facts about walking

Hi Everyone: I recently came across a handout with the following information. I thought I'd pass it along to all you great folks. Take what you can use, and. . . . >On average, one minute of walking can extend your life by 1.5 to 2 minutes >Walking an extra 20 minutes each day will burn off 7 lbs of body fat per year. >To burn off 1 plain M&M you need to walk the FULL length of a football field. >Longer, moderatley paced walks (40 mins) are best for losing weight. >Shorter, faster walks (25 mins) are best for conditioning your heart and lungs. WALKING PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: >Raises metabolism, so you're burning calories faster, even while sleeping. >Reduces risk of some forms of cancer, including colorectal, prostate and breast. >Relieves most cases of chronic back pain. >Promotes healthier skin due to increased circulation. >Improves mental alertness and memory. >Helps prevent/or reduce depression. >Helps promote a restfull sleep >Slows aging >Helps control and prevent diabetes >Spurs intellectual creativity and problem solving >Elevates mood. Hope you got something out of this, just wanted to post it. Enjoy-- Bob

Hey Bob, Thanks for shareing! Just wanted to add another benifit of "Walking" It gets you where you want to go! LOL Take Care and have a great day! Julio

THANKS! Walk with Leslie Sansone most mornings! That J-man is a crack-up huh? T.

Thanks for sharing the facts about walking! WOW!!! You looks great on new pictures!!! Watch out !!! You will have long line of ladies want to meet you LOL I am sold!!! Hugs Kathy K