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Benefits of walking

Terry Delamater, RPh, [email protected].

Walking offers many physical and mental health benefits and can be done by people of all ages and fitness levels.

Regular walking can help boost mood and energy levels, prevent certain diseases/conditions, burn calories and even prolong your life.

Brisk walking has a powerful association with extending life expectancy. Brisk walkers have been found to have up to 20 years greater life expectancy compared to slow walkers.

What is a brisk walk? Siri says a brisk walk is about 3 miles per hour.

Tehachapi Sculpt365 has eight new Woodway treadmills with a walking surface that is easy on knees and can be set at 3 mph.

Bring in this article and claim a 40% discount off a one year commitment.

– Terry Delamater is the owner of Sculpt365 Health Clubs and a retired Pharmacist.