A Step Towards WELLNESS, The Benefits of Walking for Your Mind, Body, and Soul

When you go to the gym, the environment lacks naturalistic details and there is an absence of fresh air. When you go for a run, you move too fast to appreciate nature or take slow, deep, controlled breaths, your primary focus is fitness.

Not only is walking exceedingly beneficial cardiovascular exercise, it’s also one of the leading natural psychological stress-relievers. The combination of involuntary, progressive breath-work surrounded by freshly-birthed oxygen creates the ideal scenario for seamless and necessary respiratory action and reaction.

Breathing reduces anxiety by gradually pumping oxygen to the brain and the heart allowing total-body control and clear cognition. This notion coupled with the increase in serotonin and endorphins that occur as a result of walking produces a concoction that generates a perfect mindset to have a positive and productive day.

In addition to this activity being a natural anti-depressant and the serum for a balanced mood, walking is a calorie killer! If you’re looking to shed some winter layers or maintain a healthy weight, this is a great form of exercise to tackle specifically, if you’re nursing an injury, slowly reintroducing exercise into your daily regime or pairing it with another activity like yoga or strength-training.

If you have a chaotic schedule, walking is the perfect way to incorporate exercise into your day without having to take hours out of your day. Allocate an extra couple of minutes wherever possible to use walking as your mode of transport. Any extra fresh air, steps & breaths will contribute towards your wellness and increase positivity within your lifestyle, one step at a time.