Outdoor Walking Day is celebrated by healthy lifestyle enthusiasts every year on January 20th.
There is not much information about the creation of the holiday, but it was established so that we would remember such walks that are beneficial to our health. With our current habits, we forget that our body should receive daily physical activity. People should walk for at least 30 minutes a day. For people in cities, this seems easy. However, many people travel by car from the door of their home to the door of their office or shop and do not walk at all.
If you feel tired, upset, stressed, or just have a lot of energy, a walk is the perfect solution for you. There is literal evidence of the benefits of walking for your health.
During a walk, a number of interesting reactions occur in the human body. Metabolic processes are completely different, the muscles of the arms and legs work. With intense movement, blood is directed directly to the heart, there is a rapid movement of food through the digestive tract, it is much better processed by gastric juice. Accordingly, you avoid stagnation of bile. There is also an enrichment with oxygen of the liver, spleen, pancreas. Intense walks have a positive effect on the spine and joints. During movement, the intervertebral discs alternately experience compression and relaxation, their blood supply improves, which can be considered a kind of massage.
What to do:
- Take a walk through the streets of the neighborhood, maybe you will meet interesting people or get useful information;
- If you have a dog, be sure to take it for an extra walk today;
- Take a walk to drink your morning coffee or do some shopping. A few kilometers? Is that too much?
- Put on new shoes, take headphones and choose music for the road;
- If you have an evening ritual, combine it with a walk! For example, on the way, call your loved one or take friends or family with you.
On Outdoor Walking Day, celebrate your freedom and access to nature, enjoying a walk on this holiday.