Going for a walk each and every day may not sound like a very profound thing to do. Of course, it sounds healthy and sounds kind of fun to unwind after a long day of stressful work, but a common 30 minute walk does not necessarily get the health hype it deserves.
In fact, taking just a 30 minute walk each day or evening with your spouse (alone if necessary of course), can be drastic for overall health and improvement in the long scheme of things. Regular walks can reduce the risk of disease, lower blood sugar, lower cortisol, promote active muscle recovery, burn fat and calories, etc…in addition, a nice evening walk with your spouse can also be a relaxing blast!
With that said, there are some profound benefits of taking that walk each evening with your spouse, and here are some of them:
1. You will lose weight
It may seem extremely obvious to anyone reading, but activity burns calories over a sustained period of time. Walking is no exception: a 30-60 minute walk can burn anywhere from 100 – 400 calories and raise the heart beats per minute enough to get some fat burning exercise in. Of course, cardiovascular benefits are not as great as running, but calories are burnt nonetheless and therefore fat can be lost over time.
2. Your relationship will improve
If you have a spouse to assist with walking each night, not only will the health benefits multiply, but also the relationship goals will grow and strengthen as a whole. A long walk gives time to wind down the day and recap it with your spouse. In addition, the shared activity can bring bonding time and a sense of closeness while reducing stress for both parties at the same time. Walk with your spouse to build your relationship as much as your health.
3. Your mood will get better
Walking can help to burn fat, burn calories, and get you and your spouse on the same page; but did you know that it will also help to improve your mood? A daily walk can release endorphins that give the feel-good feelings and help to relax the nervous system all at the same time. You may find that walking together as a team or a couple will help to express feelings verbally that were not necessarily communicated prior and therefore relieve the pressure and stress that has accumulated throughout the day.
4. Your chances of diabetes will be decreased
Walking is great for losing weight, for lowering stress, and for getting closer as a couple. But as you walk and talk together on a nightly basis, your risk of diabetes will also decrease. This is a two-fold system: not only will you maintain the weight by not putting any additional pounds on (assuming a consistent and reasonable diet, of course!), but you will also get the blood circulating and bring down the blood sugar a few points at the same time. So, take that walk after dinner each night to get the blood sugar in check and at healthy levels.
Conclusion
Evening, morning, or daily walks with your spouse can be fun, relaxing, and healthy all at the same time. Taking walks together at a regular interval and frequency can do many things as listed above such as: burn calories and fat, improve the relationship, improve both partners moods, and lower the chances of developing diabetes. A 30-60 minute walk each and every day is a drastic improvement for continuing a preventative health program and will bring out the healthiest side of you both in the long-term.
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