And the ideal physical activity to keep fit is…

To improve your mental health, to increase your vitality or simply out of passion… There are many reasons to practice regular sporting activity. But if you just want to keep fit to protect yourself from cardiovascular disease, for example, there is one sport in particular that is very effective. And no, it doesn’t work.

This ideal physical activity is walking. For this to be effective, it is recommended to practice it every day between 30 and 40 minutes according to the WHO. Also, a study published in the journal NatureMedicine has shown that delicate activities such as walking could reduce deaths from cardiovascular problems by 50%. Easy and fun, this practice has many other benefits besides keeping fit!

Walking – a complete sport

Considered a sport in its own right, walking allows you to do just that work all parts of the body at the same time. Legs, back, belly… It’s an invigorating activity that has the advantage of being accessible and free. You should know that walking at an average pace for 30 minutes burns 75 calories, faster – the latter burns 110 calories. And if sustained, it can even reach 200 calories lost!

Increase blood flow, this practice the endurance of the heart muscle also works. A claim supported by Dr. Sophie Duméry, sports doctor interviewed by health magazine :

“ Walking is an aerobic effort, i.e. endurance and long-lasting. Its practice forces the heart muscle to work harder, increasing its contraction force. »

But this activity also has many other qualities, for example, it is a great way relieve stress and maintain mental health through the release of endorphins. And it’s also a good way to improve the action of insulin and lower the rate of “bad cholesterol”, two factors in cardiovascular disease.

Now that you know, all you have to do is put on your shoes, your best overalls and get your headphones (to listen to music, a podcast or call a loved one) before setting off for a nice walk! You will only come back more proud of yourself!