This is What Happens To Your Body When you Walk 5, 30 and 60 Minutes

Do you know walking is one of the world's best medicine? It's one of the most overlooked activities that's extremely beneficial to your health. Today, there are so many means of transportation that have taken the place of walking — they allow us to take less and less steps each day, and that's not good.

It's critical for us to walk more — those overlooked steps are essential for our overall health and wellness.

Look, you should know that the body creates chemical changes the longer you walk — once you realize these benefits, you'll be inspired to walk more.

The good thing is, there are a whole lot of opportunities for us to walk every single day — you can decide to walk to the grocery store instead of drive or walk to lunch instead of taking the wheels.
Right now we're going to explore how walking for 5, 30 or even 60 minutes can transform your health and make you feel great. Sounds good? Let's get to it!

What happens when you walk for:

1 to 5 Minutes
The moment you step out of the door to take your first steps, your body will release energy-producing chemicals to fire you up for the walk. When you start walking, your heart rate will increase from 70 to 100 beats per minute — this beneficial change warms the muscles and boosts blood flow.
You'll also find that stiffness reduces, and this is all thanks to the lubricating fluid that your joints produce— this will help you move more easily.

At this point, your body starts to burn up to five calories per minute — fats and carbohydrates will be used as fuel to burn energy.

6 to 10 Minutes
At this time period, your heartbeat goes all the way from 100 to 140 beats per minute. And you'll start burning up to six calories per minute.
Right now, your blood pressure will spike up a little but still gets countered by the release of chemicals that expand blood vessels. This then supplies more blood and oxygen to working muscles.
Look, As you walk more, your body, heart and cardiovascular system will have what it takes to maintain resiliency, and your blood pressure lowers in the long run.

11 to 20 Minutes
Right now your body temperature increases and that's a good thing. Why? Well, it's primarily because you begin to sweat and the blood vessels near the skin expand to release heat.
As your walk becomes more intense, you'll burn up to seven calories per minute and breathe deeper than before.
At this point, two hormones, epinephrine and glucagon rise to fuel your muscles. For the most part, epinephrine is an adrenaline hormone that provides relief to asthma attacks and allergic reactions — it's actually sold in drug stores. The good news is, you can get it for free after a 20-minute walk!

21 to 45 Minutes
This is the point where your body releases more tension and relaxes further. This typically happens as a result of the release of endorphins in your brain.
The good thing is, you'll get to burn more fat at this stage and insulin levels drop significantly. This is great for people looking shed excess weight — so be sure to keep up if you're one of them!

45 to 60 Minutes
At this point, you're exceeding all previous benefits for longer — boosting blood flow, burning more calories and oxygenating your body.

It's also good to know that you're also fortifying your heart, losing unhealthy fat, strengthening your immune system, increasing Vitamin D levels (since you're in the sun) and feeling great.
Moreover, studies have shown that walking is just as effective as antidepressants — it eases stress and anxiety. Who wouldn't want to experience these amazing benefits?

The bottom line: Try as much as possible to walk more often — you can even turn it into a daily routine. Your body will feel great at the end of the day, and that's what matters. Happy walking! -

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[Boygasm]

Started walking last yr and shedded 170 lbs. Never gonna get to that point again. I feel great, sleep better, eating better, and breathing great.

[needfulthings]

started walking around as a baby, been doing it ever since

[indolilyindomitablelily]

That's great. I started walking on 31st of January and have not missed a single day. Whether it's drizzling or It frees my mind. Helping me to meditated, hear God or just be with myself at a deeper level.
Walking is beneficial for both the body and the mind.

[empirex]

I have lost 55 lbs since December on a low sodium diet for my hypertension and just walking. I try to walk 5 miles a day and it really has pulled me out of depression. I feel much more positive than I did before I started walking and hiking. Plus being out in nature makes me feel more at peace with the world. And boy do I need that right now.

[GreenIsTheWayForward]

About a year ago I started walking every day, for 30-45 minutes. Slowly built up, bought walking shoes, improved my technique. Now I walk every other day about an hour, and in the weekends make long walks of 3-4 hours, often over dirt roads or hiking trails. I get home and am not even tired. It's amazing what it does to body and mind. Good shoes are really important though!

[airevacrn]

I rescued a dog from the pound, a husky. He needs his exercise. I thought I would be good for him but now think it is the other way round. 3-4 walks every day. 6-8 miles every day, rain or shine. I'm back into 36" jeans. Thanks Frank ! He's got blue eyes, so after Sinatra, he's now Frank.

[jemimahobbs]

I saw a dr for weight loss surgery and he just sighed and said you know you could walk that off. So I hired a treadmill and lost 40 kg by myself. I walk 45. Mins every day. It is my treat to myself.

[drunkenramble]

I started walking 15 miles a week recently. It took me 6 weeks to notice my belly going down. Now I'm constantly losing weight, even when I don't walk. It's great!

[theseasonsever]

60 minutes a day, 7 days a week is where i am at.start weight 337-current-280 time 5 months.it hurt a lot at the start, now not much at all actually feels good!

[Mrunknown]

Started with light walks 2 months ago at 98kg. I'm 86 now. 10ks every few days. I'm currently at 1:26 for 10ks (brisk walking mixed with light jogs). At the start I felt like I was Gunna have a heart attack after 1km light walk. Now can jog 2kms without stopping and I feel great doing it :)

[Su_Jo_Lo]

I can testify to this. I have been walking every day for one and a half hours and lost 15kg in 3 months. It’s not only great to see results but its so addictive!

[lisettelachat]

One of life's pleasures is to walk in the woods after it has rained :)

[natasya]

Been a walker for 2 years and don't get sick easily. Best decision ever.

[nickywilliams]

we're built to walk very long distances, it's how we're designed

[crystalkring]

I walk everyday on my lunch break working from home about 30 mins. I pray rosary while walking or listening to podcast. It’s such a great feeling to walk it’s refreshing and I get to enjoy fresh air, sun and beautiful scenery ☀️🌲✨

[jerelappalainen]

“From now on walking is my beer and feeling good is my hangover.”
— Homer Simpson

[TheBeardedMountainBiker]

I generally walk at a brisk pace for at least 60 minutes a day and through this have lost a load of weight combined with cycling etc. I love the freedom walking offers and really can’t understand why so many people try to avoid it...their loss I guess. Great vid, very motivational 👍

[joeturner]

This is all very true. I've been walking everyday for at least 30 mins a day for the past month. I feel so much better and I've lost over 10 lbs already. Great video!

[bronte]

This is so true. I used to weigh 147 but I'm down to 115 just from walking! I have also noticed that I have more stamina and strength. I would get so tired when I worked but now I'm like the Energizer Bunny. 🐇 😊