Benefits of walking

Walking may be the best physical activity for many seniors, since walking relatively has low physical risks and long term health benefits. Studies show that regular walking exercise lowers the risk of death from cancer and cardiovascular disease. Walking controls weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. A brisk walk can burn up to 100 calories per mile and 300 per hour. Walking gets the heart beating faster to transport oxygen rich blood from the lungs to the muscles. This flow also increases the size and improves the efficiency of tiny vessels that supply blood for cellular respiration. Its important that you set appropriate and realistic goals, pacing yourself with any exercise routine.