According to a popular saying, "Take a walk after a meal and live to be ninety-nine." Many young people today are too busy with work and don't have time to exercise, which leads to a weakened immune system. They often catch colds easily and lack resistance, resulting in suboptimal health and lack of energy. So how can we improve this situation?
Improving this situation is not difficult. We can engage in some gentle exercise, such as taking a walk after a meal, which can give our bodies and minds a rest while ensuring physical activity. Let's summarize the benefits of taking a walk after dinner:
1. Taking a walk can improve the excitement, inhibition, and regulation of the cerebral cortex, resulting in the elimination of fatigue and a relaxed, calm, and clear mind. Many people like to take a walk to regulate their mental state.
2. Walking involves the contraction of abdominal muscles, slightly deeper breathing, and increased movement of the diaphragm. Combined with the "massage effect" of abdominal muscle movement on the digestive system, blood circulation in the digestive system is strengthened, intestinal motility increases, and digestion improves.
3. The air during a walk is the best. Walking outdoors in fresh air at night can make our thinking clear, agile, and effectively eliminate mental fatigue, improving learning and work efficiency. According to tests conducted by experts, those who walk for an hour three times a week for four consecutive months have better reaction speed, visual and memory abilities compared to those who do not exercise.
4. Walking can reduce the accumulation of triglycerides and cholesterol in the arterial wall, reduce the chance of blood sugar converting to triglycerides, and maintain a good body shape.
5. Walking is not a tiring exercise. Although it involves the whole body, it is fundamentally the most relaxed form of exercise. When walking, most of the muscles and bones in the body are engaged, enhancing metabolic activity, developing muscles, promoting blood circulation, and reducing the likelihood of developing arteriosclerosis.
6. Long-term adherence to walking can eliminate symptoms of visceral ischemia or reduce blood pressure, relieving fatigue, improving mental well-being, and alleviating palpitations.
7. Walking is a form of exercise that combines movement and stillness, which can relieve muscle tension. According to experts, when you feel restless and anxious, taking a brisk walk for about 15 minutes can relieve tension and stabilize your mood.
However, when taking a walk, it is important to consider each person's physical condition in determining the duration and intensity of exercise. Those who are weak or elderly should walk less to avoid feeling tired and increasing the burden on the heart. Those who lack exercise, are overweight, have poor digestion, or have a poor appetite should walk more. In conclusion, long-term adherence to taking a walk after dinner will definitely benefit your health.
Look! There are so many benefits to taking a walk. I still recommend not being a "head-down" or "phone-obsessed" person after dinner. It won't take up too much of your time. Go out for a walk with your family or friends. Taking a walk not only strengthens your relationships but also improves your health. Why not give it a try?
