Benefits of walking

	Benefits of walking
	Walking is good for you
	Lowers blood pressure, cholesterol levels and improves heart and lung functions
	Jogging became popular in 1970s' and 80's but with common complaints of ankle and knee strains from constant pounding of feet
	High drop out rate was seen
	Alternative exercise - swimming, cycling but with associated costs.
	Mental benefits of clearing the mind and relieving the pressures of stress
	Stress opportunity to forget cares and concerns of work and get back to nature
	Alleviating anxiety quoting hypocrites maxim 'walking is the best medicine'