What are the benefits of walking? Exercise in
general can be of considerable benefit to everyone both physically
and mentally and ought to be regarded as a necessary ingrediant 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.
Want to find out about Braintree District Council's own free
walking programme,
Walking
for Wellbeing?
The shorter walk programme can be accessed through the
Heart and
Sole Walks