Walk to get healthy

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Most people always go for convenience. They would rather drive a car rather than walk (even for short distances) or use the lift instead of stairs.  No wonder, a lot of people are finding it hard to lose weight. But do you know there is a very simple way to keep the excess weight at bay? That simple way is called **walking.**

Walking is very simple and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.  Sometimes overlooked as a form of exercise, walking briskly can help you build stamina, burn those excess calories and make your heart healthier. # **BRISK WALKING**

* Do you know that a brisk 10-minute daily walk has lots of health benefits? Yes, brisk walking can help you: * Maintain a healthy weight and prevents obesity * Prevent heart diseases * Lowers your blood pressure,  * Curbs diabetes. * Prevents cancer. * Strengthen your bones and muscles. * Improve your mood and boost memory. * Improve your balance and coordination. # **What to wear when walking?**

* Wear comfortable shoes or trainers that provide adequate support and do not cause blisters. * Water to keep hydrated and some healthy snacks. * When it's hot, bring a spare top, sunscreen and a sun hat. * A waterproof jacket may also come in handy. You can also listen to music while walking to get your mind off the effort and makes walking fun. Go with the rhythm of your favorite music and enjoy the walk. # **Make it a habit** The easiest way to walk more is to make walking a habit. Think of ways to include walking in your daily routine like: * walking to the shops * using the stairs instead of the lift * walking instead of driving for short journeys * walking the kids to school * doing a regular walk with a friend * going for a stroll with family or friends after dinner # **Use the StepChain Fitness App**

Want to get walking but not sure where to start? StepChain App can help you with that. To keep you motivated and achieve your objectives, install the StepChain App from Google play on your mobile and link it with Google fit or download Apple App to help us track your every step. StepChain gives you goals to work towards and rewards your progress with STEP points that you can later convert to STEP tokens. # **Join StepChain challenges** StepChain's social gamification encourages group walking by organizing challenges. Walking in a group is a great way to start walking, make new friends and stay motivated.

You can also challenge your friends and do group walks for health, leisure and socialization. And the best thing is, you can also get rewarded for your milestone. Walk to get healthy. Walk to get rewards with StepChain fitness App. For more detailed information about the project, visit our [Website](https://www.stepchain.net/) and read our [Whitepaper]( https://www.stepchain.net/images/whitepaper.pdf) **Follow us for more updates:** [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/stepchain) [Telegram Community](https://t.me/stepchain2) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StepChainapp/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/StepChain2/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stepchain/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stepchain_app/) [Friendster](https://friendster.io/StepChain/) [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/StepChain/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpBMzhJQ2pPglpyoGZvpieg) [Medium](https://medium.com/@stepchain/) [SteemIt](https://steemit.com/@stepchain/) [BitcoinTalk](https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5203387.msg53139834#msg53139834) [Bounty Program]( https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5205190) [Airdrop BOT]( https://t.me/StepChainAirdropBot)
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