The following is copied from the C.A.R.P. National website.
Innumerable scientific studies show the benefit of activity, for physical, mental, emotional and brain health. Those same studies show that it’s never too late to benefit from the rewards of physical activity.
Why Walking? Walking is the easiest and most accessible form of physical activity.
Walking improves fitness, cardiac health, alleviates depression and fatigue. Walking improves mood, creates less stress on joints and reduces pain, can prevent weight gain, reduces risk for cancer and chronic disease, improves endurance, circulation, and posture, and the list goes on… Plus it’s social . You can share your activity easily with others. And if you progress to something like Nordic Pole Walking, there are added benefits with engaging the upper body and increasing number of calories burned, cardio improved and strengthens 95% of the body’s large muscles.
C.A.R.P. encourages our 325,000 members across Canada to participate in walking activities, according to their own ability, with the goal of making it a habit that Zoomers will not want to break. From a short walk out of one’s residence to a long hike among beautiful scenery. Every effort will have a positive effect!
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