Monday, April 8, 2013

Walking is Better for You than Running

According to the American Heart Association, brisk walking reduces your risk of heart disease more efficiently than running!  Calorie for Calorie brisk walking was found to lower your risk of heart disease by 9.3%, whereas running only lowered your risk 4.5%.  High blood pressure was lowered 7.2% among brisk walkers and only 4.2% among runners.  Cholesterol levels improved 7% among walkers and 4.3% among runners.  Brisk walking is easier on the joints too!

You'll never guess what I'm going to suggest for some exercise today.  That's right!  Brisk walk for a good 30-45 minutes today and your heart will thank you!

For a yummy treat try some cinnamon sugar popcorn.

Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn (1 serving)
Air pop 1/4 C popcorn
Use a Spritzer to spray olive oil on the popcorn
Then sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar over it.

ENJOY!

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