12/22/2025
Benefits of Walking:
2 minutes - your body warms up and blood circulation increases
5-10 minutes - stress hormones like cortisol decrease and mood increases
10-20 minutes - your body breaks down stress hormones and uses fat for fuel, mental clarity and focus improves
20-30 minutes - your body continues to burn fat, more efficiently burns calories and blood sugar begins to decrease
30-45 minutes - you fell more relaxed, negative thoughts dissolve and your heart settles into a steady rhythm
45-60 minutes - endorphins kick in rewarding you with happiness hormones like dopamine, boosting overall mental wellbeing leaving you refreshed and energized