First, it is important to understand that if you are looking to quickly make drastic improvements to your physique, walking alone will likely not get you to your goals. However, if your goal is to help your body function better and reduce your risk of some major health complications, walking is a great place to start. Most doctors recommend a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity each day, and even if your endurance is not quite up to 30 full minutes, you can reap the same rewards by breaking up your walks into shorter intervals throughout the day. By doing so, you will be giving your body some major health advantages, including:
As simple as walking is, determining where to do it isn’t always so easy. Some live in neighborhoods that aren’t conducive to walking, don’t have access to treadmills, or are simply looking for a change of scenery. In Zachary, Lane Regional Medical Center has a solution to these quandaries with an accessible fitness trail on our campus that boasts the following benefits:
Located behind the hospital and taking a path through beautiful trees and greenery, this trail allows for a lovely walk that is just secluded enough and available at any time you want. So, head over to take advantage of this hidden gem, and get the bonus of some major health rewards while you’re at it!