Why walking?

Walking as a starting point to be more physically active

  • Sedentary lifestyle such as prolonged sitting is harmful to our health. It increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, type-2 diabetes and all-cause mortality. So you should reduce sedentary time.
  • Walking is a simple form of physical activity that most of us are doing every day.
  • A good way to start reducing sedentary time is by walking more in your daily life.

Walking is easy and healthy

  • You can do it anytime, anywhere! You can fit walking into your busy schedule and make it your daily routine.
  • All you need is a pair of comfortable shoes to enjoy the health benefits of walking. You don’t need any special equipment.
  • Walking brings us many benefits but we may not be aware of!
Health benefits of walking
Maintain healthy body weight
Improve cardiopulmonary function
Strengthen muscle and bones
Reduce risk of chronic diseases (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases and cancers)
Reduce anxiety and depression
Stop sitting and start WALKING now!
References
  1. WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2020.