{"id":885,"date":"2023-09-04T19:59:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T19:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.confiemx.com\/blog\/?p=885"},"modified":"2023-08-31T20:00:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T20:00:32","slug":"health-benefits-walking-to-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.confiemx.com\/blog\/best-practices-case-studies\/health-benefits-walking-to-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Walk To Work: The Health Benefits of Walking 20 Minutes A Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everyone knows that exercise is beneficial. Many people may incorporate some type of exercise into their day. Yet others find adding this important component to their schedule more challenging. If you want to be healthy<\/a> and enjoy a better quality of life, including exercise in your day is vital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need expensive gym memberships or special equipment. Your exercise routine doesn\u2019t even need to be difficult or take hours. You can get your exercise in by walking to work, if that\u2019s possible. It\u2019s simple and doable for many people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking To Work Benefits<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re like the vast majority of people, you may make promises to yourself to be healthier, or you may make efforts now and then, but sticking with regular exercise is difficult. That\u2019s why it\u2019s a great idea to implement short-term exercise into your daily routine. Then you\u2019ll be more likely to do it. Walking to work is an easy way to accomplish this goal. If you walk to work, you will be a step ahead in your efforts to make your life healthier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some benefits of walking to work are listed below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good Cardio Exercise<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Walking is an excellent way to get your heart pumping. You\u2019ll get a cardio workout when your heart pumps higher than its resting rate. This is necessary for good heart health. Doctors recommend that people include approximately 15 minutes of cardio exercise a day. If you walk to work each day, you might meet your quota before the weekend. If not, you can make up the difference during the weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that you\u2019ll need to walk at a certain pace to get your heart rate up for the cardio workout. You should target your heart rate to be between 50% and 85% of your maximum heart rate. The maximum heart rate for each person varies. You can calculate it by subtracting your age from 220. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight-Bearing Exercise<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you participate in walking, you\u2019re not only getting a cardio workout, you\u2019ll be engaging in weight-bearing exercise. Although this may not be a strength training exercise, it does help build muscular endurance since you must support your own body weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy to Do<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Walking is an easy exercise for anyone to do. It doesn\u2019t require any skills, special talents, or equipment. Just make sure you have a good pair of shoes and you\u2019ll be on your way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uplifts Your Mood<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Any cardio exercise will make you feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally. When you get your heart rate up through walking, your body releases endorphins, which give you a \u201chappy\u201d feeling. This is ideal for those who walk to work. You\u2019ll be more likely to have a more productive and pleasant day when your spirits are uplifted.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Much Should You Walk?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to walk an extensive amount of time each day. In fact, you can gain plenty of benefits from walking 20 minutes a day. You\u2019ll improve your health and mindset by simply taking time to walk to work if possible. If you live near your workplace, this is an ideal way to exercise regularly and feel energized when you get to work. This can encourage a positive work culture<\/a>, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your workplace is a 20-minute walk from home, then you\u2019ll have 40 minutes total a day. The CDC suggests that adults get 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week. You\u2019ll be close to your goal if you walk to work three times a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jobs That Require Added Exercise<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sedentary jobs that involve being at a desk, working on a computer all day don\u2019t allow for exercise. Any type of desk job will fall into this category because of prolonged sitting. These types of jobs are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n