05. May 2022

    Benefits of Walking

     
    NATIONAL WALKING MONTH
    &
    WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK
    The sun is shining and the birds are singing, what better time to go for a leisurely walk than now?

    Still not convinced? Well how about we persuade you with all the positive impacts that walking leads to:



     1. It Improves memory, learning ability, concentration and abstract reasoning.


     2.  Walks are an excellent way to improve your mood and reduce anxiety

    3. A walk through nature is great for reducing stress and being outside boosts your vitamin D

    4. Studies have shown that walking can also reduce the risk of clinical depression 


    5. Walks can enhance your sleep patterns which results in higher quality sleep and improved alertness


    TO SUPPORT OR GET INVOLVED VISIT: https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/national-walking-month
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    • Olafsdottir G, Cloke P, Schulz A, et al. Health Benefits of Walking in Nature: A Randomized Controlled Study Under Conditions of Real-Life Stress. Environment and Behavior. 2020;52(3):248-274. doi:10.1177/0013916518800798. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0013916518800798
    • Hori H, Ikenouchi-Sugita A, Yoshimura R, Nakamura J. Does subjective sleep quality improve by a walking intervention? A real-world study in a Japanese workplace. BMJ Open. 2016;6(10):e011055. Published 2016 Oct 24. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011055. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5093382/