Jane Walks

Why Walk?

Walking brings significant health benefits to body and mind. Research shows that regular walking contributes to your overall health and fitness in important ways:

• Strengthens your heart
• Delays or prevents major diseases or illness
• Reduces blood pressure and the risk of stroke
• Reduces cholesterol
• Strengthens joints and bones
• Helps control weight
• Improves mood and self-esteem
• Contributes to "brain fitness"
• Gives you energy and a good night's rest
• Relieves stress and worry
• Improves balance and circulation
• Boosts immune system