When should you walk? Morning or evening

Walking helps, in any form, any time. Choose when you want to walk, but walk

Hyderabad: Walking every day makes you a better person. Regular walking can improve stamina, mental health, and reduce stress and the risk of cardiovascular disease. It’s also proven scientifically that walking helps improve memory skills, learning ability, concentration and creativity.

Sustained walking sessions for a minimum period of 30 to 60 minutes a day improve health conditions, and quality of sleep, reduce excess body fat and boost muscle power.

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However, if you cannot walk for 30 minutes at a time, you can also go for regular small bouts of about 10 minutes, 3 times per day and gradually increase the time sessions.

Physical activity does not have to be vigorous, walking is a great form of physical activity for people who are overweight, elderly, or who haven’t exercised in a long time.

But which is the best time to walk? Well, it differs from person to person. Both morning and evening walks have various health benefits. You can choose your walking schedule depending on your daily work.

Benefits of morning walk

• A brisk walk in the morning, with an empty stomach, helps in weight loss
• Helps you burn calories and increases metabolism
• Reduces risk of chronic health issues like cardiovascular disease and other metabolic diseases
• Regulates body’s internal clock, which can lead to better sleep patterns

Benefits of evening walk

• After a day-long work, an evening walk can help calm your stress
• Improves digestion by regulating the process of digestion and reduces blood sugar levels
• Your body uses more energy when you take a walk after eating meals which can help you burn more calories
• Relaxes you which helps to get good sleep and improves sleep quality

How to get started

• Start with a few warm-up exercises and stretches first
• After a 20-minute walk, increase the speed gradually
• Ensure your feet step in a rolling action from the heel to the toe, at a steady pace, swing your arms freely and stand as straight as you can
• Wear comfortable cotton socks and lightweight shoes
• Drink water before and after your walk
• Cool down after a long fast walk

If your goal is to lose weight, you will need to do physical activity for longer than 30 minutes each day. You can achieve this by starting with smaller bouts of activity throughout the day. Daily physical activity is one of the most effective ways to assist with weight loss.

Use the stairs instead of the lift

For small distances opt for walking instead of using transportation

Don’t leave it for another day. Go that extra mile for a healthy life.