Walk even before the MS Walk

Every year, thousands of people like you meet up in their communities to walk with a common goal: to end MS. But there are other reasons to walk before next spring. Have you ever thought about adding walking to your weekly schedule as a regular activity?

Benefits – Regular walking is a healthy exercise that has multiple benefits. It is an aerobic exercise that doesn’t require equipments, special apparel or specific locations, just comfortable shoes to avoid minor injuries. It can be done by anyone, regardless of gender or age.

If practiced regularly, walking can be of great benefit to your health and quality of life. It can improve your sleep, mood and overall energy level, in addition to lowering the risk of a list of diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity and heart disease, among others.

How to start – Get motivated by setting goals and walk times, by having a friend to walk with or simply by aiming to be in better shape in time for the next MS Walk. But be careful! Rather than starting with long distances, try to gradually increase the amount of time and pace that you spend exercising. Also, if any changes occur in your physical condition, make sure to let your physician know.

Remember – The first step is always the hardest – but also the most important. So don’t wait too long and get started with your regular walking program. Every step matters, not only for the MS Walk, but for your health too!