Trying to reach more than 10,000 steps (or any number that presents a challenge based on your current activity level), is a very great way to decrease or motivate yourself to move more and to interrupt the time you spend sitting. As a result, it can have a tremendous impact on almost every part of your body. Here are 10 of the most positive effects you can get or expect from taking the 10,000-step challenge.
1. It will boost your heart health
Regularly physical activities helps increase the amount of oxygenated blood were being sent to your muscles—the fitter you are, the more easily this happens, and the harder you will be able to work out.
2. It will strengthen your lungs
Moving in every day helps strengthen your lungs and surrounding muscles. As the rate and volume of oxygen you inhale goes up, so does your body’s ability to use it efficiently (a measurement referred to as your “VO2 max”). The fitter you get, the higher your VO2 max. So the better feeling you'll have.
3. It improves your concentration
Physical activities can boosts the release of feel-good hormones (like endorphins) and also increases blood flow to the brain, which results in improving cognitive function. Not only what do you feel less stressed and anxious when you're regularly move, but you are also working toward for improving your creativity, productivity, and concentration.
4. It strengthens your bones
Physical activity (particularly weight-bearing exercises) are putting extra stress on your bones, which helps to improve their density and lowers your risk for osteoporosis later in your life. Walking, and better yet jogging, are great places to start.
5. You’ll grow muscles
Daily physical activity can causes tiny tears in your muscles, which it seems, leads to increased muscle growth and strength.
6. It helps stabilize your blood sugar
When we're physically active, our muscles use more of the glucose in our bloodstream. Activity also helps the insulin in our body work more effectively.
7. It can help lower blood pressure
Physical activity is important for preventing and managing high blood pressure. Getting in our daily steps can help reduce the stiffness of our vessels, allowing blood to flow smooth more freely.
8. It improves flexibility
Physical activities can helps improve our flexibility, which in turn, helps improve posture, reduces risk for injury, and also decreases the number of aches and pains you feel during the day.
9. It boosts your energy levels
Physical activity is a good way to boost energy levels and fight fatigue as it strengthens the heart and improves blood circulation.
10. It improves your mood
Physical activity triggers the release of key neurotransmitters like endorphins, serotonin and dopamine, all of which play key roles in mood control. Move more, get much healthier body, and feel so good!
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