Walks
What are the benefits of being active?
- Regular physical activity can lead to a stronger, healthier heart, which can help protect against heart disease, stroke and some cancers.
- Regular walking can reduce your risk of diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and osteoporosis.
- Walking can increase confidence, improve stamina and increase energy levels.
- Walking can also help weight control and promotes a more positive frame of mind.
- Walking requires no specialist equipment or expense and is the most accessible way for people from all walks of life to become more active.
Walk your way to health
- The greatest increase in health benefit comes to inactive people who start to take regular moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, cycling, dancing, swimming or gardening.
- Physical inactivity is one of the most common risk factors for heart disease in the UK. People who are active have a better quality of life and a greater chance of living longer.
- Walking can therefore play a positive role in creating a healthier lifestyle overall.
See also Stirling's National Park
