Health Benefits of Walking
5. Better Digestion
Walking helps to improve abdominal strength. When the core and abdominal muscles are pushed to work harder, this has a positive impact on the gastrointestinal (GI) system that lies beneath. Bowel movements become easier, greatly improving the bathroom experience for many.
When coupled with a fiber-rich diet and adequate water intake, it encourages healthy bowel movements that make it easy to clear out fecal waste. This bodily function can have far-reaching effects if not regularly and easily achieved. It can affect mood, trigger migraines, and even affect sleep. The weight loss achieved through walking, especially around the abdomen, also encourages better digestion of food. Finally, increased breathing during walking causes expansion of the diaphragm which places a massaging effect on the digestive system.
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