The Indoor Walking Trend Where Every Step Count Towards A Healthier You

Not being able to exercise is no longer an excuse for not staying active. Did you know that walking indoors can also contribute to a healthy lifestyle?

While it's always recommended to walk outside to get a good dose of Vitamin D, indoor walking offers many benefits as well.

According to Healthline, “Walking is a great form of physical activity that’s free, low risk, and accessible to most people. It’s not just good for you — it’s one of the easiest forms of exercise to incorporate into your day-to-day life.”

This urban fitness trend is gaining momentum due to its similar benefits to outdoor walking. It's especially popular among people with busy schedules, who are embracing indoor walking as a regular part of their routine, whether at home, work, school, malls, or other places.

Benefits of Indoor Walking:

• Stress Relief: Sitting idle for long periods can increase stress levels. Taking mini breaks to walk around can release endorphins and alleviate stress.
• Improved Digestion: Walking after meals aids digestion, helping to prevent bloating and acidity.
• Weight Management: Indoor walking can contribute to your daily step count, supporting weight loss goals. Short bursts of walking throughout the day can help you reach your fitness objectives.
• Diabetes Risk Reduction: Research shows that walking can reduce the risk of diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity.

Whether it is intentional or not, we all walk every day. We may not realise but walking is a low-intensity workout which we are incorporating into our daily lives. To benefit from all the casual walks we take, walk intentionally and achieve all your fitness goals without having to spend extra time working out at the gym.