Many think walking's health benefits are cardiovascular only because it's aerobic. Walking has many benefits, but that's one of the best.
These include arthritic alleviation, better sleep, lower stress, increased immunity, and glycemic control.
There is emerging evidence that walking also lowers the risk of depression and the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias
Walking develops muscle, but not as much as weightlifting. Walking leans out muscles, especially lower ones.
Stressed muscles expand. The body repairs microtears by strengthening the surrounding area.
This is especially true for persons who don't exercise as often, walk for longer periods, or target muscle regions through more strenuous walking activities.
These muscles expand depending on gender, age, body mass, muscle strength, and walking on an inclined terrain.
Walking uphill increases the intensity of your workout and puts more stress on your muscles, which is the best way to build them
Weights, interval training, and speed can improve walking workouts. "Walking is a great place to start."
But you could also try carrying a backpack with some weight in it to increase the intensity of your workout and make it more challenging.
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