What if you were told there was a free repeating prescription with no negative side effects that can :
1 - Improve Cardiovascular Health
2 - Boost Mental Wellness
3 - Aid Weight Management
4 - Strengthen Bones and Joints
5 - Enhance Longevity
Walking Can Do All of It!
And here's why it's the best possible exercise for women in their fabulous 50s and beyond.
1. Good for the Heart and the Knees!
Let’s start with the obvious: walking is easy on your joints. If you’ve tried running, been on a tennis or pickleball court, you've probably had some heard from your body afterwards. Walking briskly will still get your heart rate up, yet is gentle on your knees, hips and back. Just 30 minutes of walking helps lower blood pressure, improve circulation and reduce the risk of heart disease.
2. Mental Clarity
Have you every felt worries melt away on a good walk? Walking is a natural stress reliever. It clears the mind, reduces anxiety, and gives you a chance to just be—without the constant need to do.
The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, the "father of Western medicine", is said to have said,
"If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk"
3. Calorie Burner
If calorie burning is your goal, you can hit your target! It may take a bit longer than some other cardio workouts but add a few more 'step' opportunities throughout your day and you can achieve your goal!
CALORIE BURN :
If an average 50 year old woman did 30 minutes of :
Walking at a brisk pace (3-4 mph) will burn between 150-200 calories.
Jogging at an average pace (5-6 mph) she will burn around 245 calories.
4. Full Body Strength
Walking actually works more muscles than you think. It engages your core (hello, abs), your legs, and even your arms if you decide to swing them with some enthusiasm.
But here’s the real kicker: it’s one of the easiest ways to stay mobile and flexible as we age. It improves circulation, helps maintain bone density, and keeps those joints fluid. The Arthritis Foundation lists walking as one of the best exercises to reduce arthritis-related pain and strengthen joints.
5. Increases Longevity:
Looking to unlock the secrets of a long and healthy life? Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner discovered that daily, natural movement, like walking, is a cornerstone of the world’s longest-living communities.Their research shows that incorporating regular, natural movement like daily walking is key to longevity, proving that sometimes the simplest habits have the biggest impact
So, throw all the benefits of walking into one VOOMcart, and what do you get? Health, happiness, and longevity. Now that’s a haul worth making!
I'm not sure there's anything more perfect - free, accessible and healthy - let's do more of it!
So - we have a challenge for all of you VOOMers out there!
Our mission is to inspire more walking—by sneaking it into the places and moments already part of your life!
1 - If you live under 2 km to your grocery store - try VOOMing once a month. We KNOW it's cold - but if the sidewalks are clear you'll warm up once you get moving!
OR
2 - If you have to drive to your grocery store - toss the VOOMcart in the trunk and park as far away as you can from the door - you'll get more steps in, and bonus - there's no need to return the cart - just stash and go!
Email me to let me know how your challenge is going - we look forward to hearing from you!
