What are the benefits of walking? Exercise in general
can be of considerable benefit to everyone both physically and
mentally and should be regarded as a necessary ingredient in
the daily life style of people of all ages.
Walking is an excellent activity as it develops stamina and
can help reduce the risk of heart disease. Coronary Heart Disease
(CHD) is the leading single cause of death for both men and women
in England.
Walking is an ideal low impact form of exercise and regular
walking can both help to reduce weight and maintain weight
loss.
Walking is also an activity that can improve balance,
co-ordination and joint flexibility in older people which can help
to prevent falls.
Find out about Braintree District Council's own free walking
programme -
Walking for Wellbeing
The shorter walk programmes can be accessed through the Heart
and Sole Walks
