Thursday, April 16, 2009

How Walking Boosts Your Health

Advice from The First Lady of Fitness, Fashion, and Fun and Pittsburgh personal trainer and lifestyle coach, Jackie Omotalade:

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Most people know that walking is beneficial for weight loss, but did you also know about these proven benefits:

IT FIGHTS BREAST CANCER!

Walking has been found to reduce high levels of estrogen, thus reducing risk if this estrogen-related disease.

IT BUILDS BONES!

Regular brisk walkers have lower risk of age-related bone loss and osteoporosis according to John Hopkins researchers.

IT BOOSTS YOUR MIND!

A 30-minute walk increases production of mood-boosting chemicals known as endrophins.

IT IMPROVES YOUR SLEEP!

The National Sleep Foundation says walking elevates levels of the relaxation hormone serotonin, making you sleep better.

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