How can walking benefit you?

•    Weight loss: Walking for 30 minutes burns around 440 kJ for a woman (70kg) and 500kJ for a man (85kg) 
•    Increased life expectancy: Recent studies show an association between walking and a 19%-30% reduction in premature deaths 
•    15 min a day of brisk walking can have significant health benefits, adding up to three years to life expectancy - and every additional 15 minutes of daily excercise reduced all-cause death rates by a further 4% 
•    Reduced symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression 
•    Protect against dementia by improving blood flow to the brain 
•    Boost your immunity to limit your odds of catching colds and flu 
•    Build endurance by boosting your heart and lung's ability to get oxygen-rich blood to your muscles 
•    Lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes and bowel cancer 
•    Build strong bones to help protect against osteoporosis 
•    Build strong muscles and support joints to help ease symptoms of arthritis