National Walking Day is celebrated every year on the first Wednesday in the month of April across the world. It means that National Walking Day is celebrated on April 3 in the year 2024 to promote the health benefits of walking among common people worldwide. The main purpose of this day is to encourage individuals to walk whether in the park or any garden to reduce the risk of chronic illness and maintain health through daily physical activity.

Walking may offer several health benefits to individuals of all ages and fitness levels. It may be beneficial for your heart health by maintaining or reducing blood pressure and weight. Walking can also help to protect the joints including hips and knees because it helps in strengthening and lubricating the muscles which support the joints. It also helps in burning calories which is beneficial in reducing or maintaining the weight of your body.

Walking may be beneficial in lowering the risk of chronic illnesses such as sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and many more. It may also help in preventing obesity that is linked with several serious diseases including heart diseases, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and many more. Walking may also help in reducing stress and feeling more relaxed and beneficial in better sleep at night. It also helps in lowering stress, anxiety, and depression which is good for your mental health. Walking helps in boosting your mood because it enhances blood circulation and blood flow to the brain.

Thus, you should also walk whether in the park or any garden between beautiful nature that is beneficial for your heart health, improving your immune system, protecting your joints, mental health, and many more.