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Walking is extremely good for fitness, especially in the morning. Here are 7 reasons why you should start immediately.
Going for a walk directly early in the morning may most likely not sound like a dream start to the day. Especially not if the sound of the alarm clock in the early hours is often already annoying enough anyway. But there are some convincing arguments that speak absolutely for the morning walk.
Walking is an optimal way to maintain the current status quo of the body. It doesn't have to be all about new muscle building when it comes to sports. It is perfectly simple enough to just make sure that you maintain your weight and the current appearance.
According to Healthline, the first thing they do in the morning should definitely include a little physical activity. And since not everyone is in the mood for a complete workout after waking up, a small stroll through the neighborhood is ideal.
A finding that you can take with you either way: For a healthy and active lifestyle, you don't always have to automatically resort to weights. Likewise, a gym membership is absolutely not necessary.
Strenching your feet a little in the morning not only brings routine into everyday life, it also keeps the mind and body fit - and with relatively little work.
Going for a walk keeps you fit. This may or may not be surprising for one or the other. In any case, most of us do it far too little.
But why actually? Is the motivation missing? If that was the reason, that will no longer apply. Because these seven arguments really make everyone to just go for a walk outside again.
Movement of any kind releases endorphins on the one hand. These are literally our happiness hormones. On the other hand, exercise breaks down stress hormones.
Thus, you start the day directly with a better mood and more balanced. But the benefits for the psyche do not stop there. A morning walk increases self-esteem, reduces stress and anxiety, fights fatigue and can even reduce the symptoms of depression, according to Healthline.
In general, it is recommended to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. So if you go straight out the door in the morning for a few minutes, even if it's only ten minutes, you already have a large part of the half hour behind you.
In addition to the benefits for mental health, as mentioned at the beginning, the benefits for physical health are of course also part of the argument. Cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure can be prevented, for example, by regular exercise in the form of walks.
According to some studies, a walk in the morning has a similar effect to a cup of coffee - only in significantly healthier. The positive effects are: The body gets going and you immediately feel more energetic and also more powerful.
In addition, you fill up with plenty of vitamin D through regular walks, which also has an infinite number of positive effects - and can also fight feelings of sadness.
This not only strengthens the cardiovascular system of those who walk regularly. The immune system also benefits from this form of movement.
It's hard to believe, but a short walk through the fresh air has been proven to strengthen your immune system, according to Healthline. And we certainly don't have to explain to you how important an intact immune system is.
Of course, you also burn calories when strolling casually around your block. Because even if it doesn't feel really tedious, your muscles are at work.
Therefore, walking is a wonderful way to maintain the current weight. Another positive side effect: People who exercise sufficiently every day often suffer less from cravings.
Tip: If conventional walking becomes too boring at some point, you can also give the whole thing a twist. The workout can be easily intensified - for example, if you choose a hilly terrain or tie weights to your wrists and ankles.
We all know how important good sleep is for physical and mental health. Your night's sleep has a direct impact on brain functions, stress level and in general it affects your quality of life.
Many studies and also "Healthline" highlight the advantages for the sleep rhythm of going for a walk every day. Especially since it prevents you from getting an energy boost in the evening. Thus, a morning walk is the perfect antidote for problems falling asleep.
Walking in the morning is a wonderfully gentle way of doing sports. You may not believe it, but in fact it even helps against back and hip pain in everyday life.
Through the gentle movement, muscle tension can be easily eliminated over a longer period of time - and also prevented. But you really have to do it every day. Another plus: It also helps preventively against muscle loss in old age. Your future I will thank you.
Through the morning walk, you will not only do something good for your muscles and mental health, it will also bring visual benefits. It is a routine that ensures a significantly better blood circulation of the skin and also provides it with even more oxygen.
Combined with the aforementioned vitamin D, which is also enormously important for healthy skin, you will end up having a radiant complexion.
[Via GQ Germany]
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