Benefits of Walking

The benefits of walking in terms of physical well-being have been well documented over the years.

Now research has shown that even a small amount of aerobic exercise can improve the mental function in seniors.

Walking heads the list over stretching and toning exercises, which are usually done inside as opposed to outside. One should do stretching and toning as part of a exercise program.

Walking exercises the mind as well as the body.

Think about what all goes on when you are out walking, for each step we take, there is a verity of mental activity going on, most of it we are not even conscious of.
Like the distance of each step we take, as we walk over rough ground or even stepping over a crack in the side walk. Mental were are calculating every part of our walk, everything we see , smell or hear stimulates our brains.
A treadmill can give you the exercise you need for the body but it does little for the mind.
No wonder the treadmill sit unused in the corner so much of the time.

A group of sedentary seniors aged 60 to 75, were randomly assigned to a walking program or a program that consisted of streching and toning exercises.
At the end of the period (6 months) the walking group showed a considerable improvement in "mental control functions" which included ability to plan, make decisions and concentrate while ignoring distractions.
These improvement were no present in the strecthing and toning group.

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