Study Finds That Walking Is Better than the Gym

I am blessed because I live in the most walkable city in North America. Vancouver, British Columbia seems to have been built with walkers in mind.

For people who want to stay fit and simply love to walk, like I do, you're ahead of the curb. Researchers from the London School of Economics and Political Science found that walkers tend to be thinner than gym-goers. In an analysis of 50,000 people over the age of 13, those who did at least 30 minutes of walking per day were more likely to have smaller waistlines and lower BMIs than people who did high intensity workouts. 

Smaller waistline maybe a motivator to walk for some people, however not only is walking free, and can be performed virtually anywhere, it is a great way to reduce risk of diabetes, obesity and heart disease.  Walking gently moves the spine without stressing the joints, tendons or ligaments excessively. 

So what are you waiting for?  Put on your sneakers and start walking 30 to 60 minutes, everyday. 

Josephine