Do This Exercise Daily: The Health Benefits Of Walking | Doc Cherry

Doctor of Physical Therapy ( Utica, New York)/ Licensed Physiotherapist in the Philippines and United States/ Clinician/ Content Creator/ Speaker If ever you want an ALL TAGALOG content, please join me in this channel by subscribing here:    • Home Treatment  para sa Spinal Stenos...   Here are the benefits of the easiest form of exercise in your body: 1.Helps maintain a healthy weight. 2. It is easy on your joints 3. Walking will give you a healthy heart. 4. With all the cares in the world, walking can help address depression and improve your mood. 5. Walking can help with your memory. You might be thinking how can they be related? It has been shown that walking for 30 minutes a few times a week is enough to preserve memory and keep ageing brains on top form since moderate exercise increase the size of the hippocampus, an area of the brain that is responsible for memory and learning. 6. Supports bone health: Walking regularly can help prevent loss of bone mass as you age. Walking is a type of weight-bearing exercise. To keep your body erect, you are fighting gravity, forcing your bones to become stronger which in turn reduces the risk for fractures or osteoporosis, common concerns when you get older. Here are helpful tips: • Start with short 5-10 minute walk everyday and gradually work your way up. You can also use a treadmill if u have one. Ideal exercise should be 30 minutes of walking, minimum 3x a week. • You should be able to hold a conversation while walking, if your short of breath, slow down. • If for some reason regular walking is painful for you, try walking in a shallow pool, we use this in our patients since the buoyancy of water may provide enough relief to allow you to complete your walking exercise. • Have the correct posture while walking, shoulders should be relaxed with your head balanced on top of your spine and not flexed forward. • Keep track of how much you walk, devices can help you monitor the number of steps that you took. • Start walking right away! Walk with your grand children in the park, take the stairs, walk your pet, park farther from your destination! Want to burn more calories? Try walking sideways, which burns 78 percent more calories than walking forward. The medical information herein is to be used as a guide and in no way should replace personal consultation from a licensed medical professional. You can contact Doc Cherry through: Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Doc-Cherry-DPT-107282241004413/ Instagram: Twitter:

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