The virtues of walking

You don’t have to hit maximum exertion to enjoy the health advantages associated with exercise.

Researchers, whose study was published in the Journal Exercise and Science in Sports and Medicine, found that people who exercise moderately enjoy a boosted calorie burn for up to 22 hours. This means your daily walk can play an important role in increasing your energy expenditure and keeping your weight in check.

That’s not all. Researchers also say walking, one of the cheapest and most convenient forms of exercise, can reduce the onset of disability in older adults by 50-80%. Lace up those sneakers and hit the streets 4-7 days a week to stay active and functional as you age.