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Saturday, October 15, 2011

Team Fitness Gurus No. 20: Walking the Dimensions of Wellness













Joining a social walking program can jump-start your Vital Life Community wellness program, because it is a well-known fact that walking is beneficial for the entire mind, body, and spirit. To name just a few benefits is all the time that we have in this short article, but if you do the research you will be amazed at all of the benefits of walking. For example, walking is known to help the body physically as it can reduce cholesterol levels and decrease the risk for cardiovascular diseases.

Emotionally, walking is known to ease stress and anxiety. A social walking program can help you meet friends who are also mindful about their health care responsibilities. Nutritionally, walking can help with digestion and reduce heartburn. Intellectually, walking improves brainpower as it stimulates the blood flow and oxygen to the brain.

Environmentally, walking reduces the use of fossil fuels and noise pollution. Walking can also be a form of moving meditation helping to bring us to a state of reflection and inner peace, which fosters spirituality. Occupationally, walking reduces joint problems and increases our stamina for our daily tasks of working and giving.

Walking is a simple way of getting in touch with the entire wellness spectrum in a very personal way.


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