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We all know the importance of walking.  But why is it so beneficial? It will literally prolong your life. You will not only feel, but look healthier. It's not expensive, the only thing you'll need is a good pair of shoes! It has actually been proven that walking is even healthier than running.  Runners that "push" themselves most days of the week, actually have the same risk of death as sedentary individuals.  Moving at a pace such as a brisk walk, or a slow jog for 1-2.5 hours every week could lower your risk by 25%. 

Prolonged running, and other intense activity, increase levels of certain inflammatory proteins that dampen your immune system and can allow viruses-such as those that cause the common cold- to thrive.  Risks of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease all dropped almost the same amount for both walkers and runners.  While it is true that running burns more calories, research shows that intense workouts are more likely to make you feel hungry: So you're more apt to gobble down the calories you just burned while running! So go on....start walking!!!