10 reasons why walking is good for you

The Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk is just weeks away. If you haven’t registered to walk Durban with us, here are 10 reasons why you should!

1.    It increases the quality of your health and life expectancy. 
2.    It strengthens your muscles and bones.
3.    It reduces blood pressure. 
4.    It reduces your risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and certain cancers. 
5.    Walking can protect you from experiencing a stroke or heart disease. 
6.    Walking and remaining physically active throughout pregnancy helps ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery experience.
7.    It helps you lose weight, and manage and maintain your weight and a healthy Body Mass Index.
8.    Walking improves your overall balance by building up and increasing your lower body strength. 
9.    It increases your overall happiness and productivity levels, and enables you to feel more energetic, allows you to better manage your stress levels and sleep better.
10.    It’s an easy, inexpensive way to keep fit. 

Click here to register for the Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk.