4 Benefits of Walking - And A Walking Challenge!

Hi everyone! It's that time of year when I roll out my annual 2-Week Walking Challenge - such a popular event that you can do anywhere, and at your pace! This year's Spring Walking Challenge is going to be so fun, and is free to join - sign up here and get ready to reap all the benefits that walking brings to your physical health and emotional well-being. Walking is one of my favorite activities, so be sure to join, because I will be doing this Walking Challenge right there with you. Let's get fit together!!

My Walking Challenge starts Saturday, April 6th. Once you commit to your health and join this amazing event, you be doing yourself so much good! Just some of the benefits of walking include:

-Weight loss. Calories burned leads to weight loss, so if you are looking to lose a few pounds or want to get back into exercising, this Walking Challenge is perfect! It's low-impact and you can walk at your own pace, so almost anyone can can do it! And if you already are an avid exerciser, add this Walking Challenge to your existing routine for an extra way to burn more calories!

-Improved muscle tone. Walking helps to work your lower body, including your legs and booty, so you create sexy, strong muscles. Plus walking can help to strengthen your core and upper body, too, when you pump your arms and focus on keeping your mid-section tightened. It truly is a whole-body workout that you can do anytime, anywhere. And remember - the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn - even while you sleep!

-Enhanced mood. Exercise helps to boost endorphins - the feel-good neurotransmitters that can help you to manage stress. This Walking Challenge can help you boost your endorphins, in turn helping to improve your mood! Keep a journal and track your mood and outlook as you walk along with me and all the other people who have signed up... I bet at the end, you will have two weeks of feeling great!

-More flexibility. As we get older, flexibility is so important. It helps to prevent falls, more easily lift and lower our bodies and pick things up, and hold our bodies tall and straight, for better posture. Walking can help to promote flexibility, so add it to your workout routine!

And one of the best parts about walking is that you can do it anywhere - your living room, outdoors, at the mall... the places are endless! All you really need is a good pair of walking shoes, a water bottle and (if outside) a jacket or hat to protect against the weather. Sign up for my Two-Week Walking Challenge and get ready to reap all these benefits and MORE! It all starts April 10, 2023 - and I am looking forward to walking with you all! 

Let's live FIT, HAPPY and HEALTHY - together!

Denise

PS - if you need a GREAT pair of walking shoes, check out my Easy Spirit x Denise Austin Collection!! Each style is specifically made to support your feet while walking. My favorite style for a high intensity walk is the Mel. It's the best walking shoe and we just launched some fun Spring colors!! Use code DENISEFIT to get your pair on EasySpirit.com today and save 20%!!