The Importance of Walking to Keep Our Leg Muscles Strong
In this blog article, I want to share my insights, based on my research, readings, and experience, on the importance of walking to maintain strong leg muscles.
The quickest way to lose muscle strength (atrophy) is through inactivity, especially in the leg muscles. When we sit or lie down for extended periods, our legs remain motionless, directly impacting muscle strength. This makes it crucial to keep our legs active.
Exercises such as walking, climbing stairs, running, and cycling are excellent for increasing muscle mass.
For a better quality of life in old age, stay active and avoid muscle wastage.
Remember, "Aging starts from the feet upwards," so it's vital to keep your legs active and strong. As we age, our feet should always remain active and strong. An interesting fact: if you don't move your legs for just two weeks, your leg strength can decrease by the equivalent of ten years. Therefore, regular exercises such as walking, taking stairs, and cycling are essential.
Our feet act as pillars that support the entire weight of our bodies. Another fascinating fact is that 50% of our bones and muscles are located in our legs. The largest and strongest joints and bones in the human body are also found in the legs.
About 70% of human activity and energy expenditure are carried out by our legs. The foot is the center of body movement. Together, our legs contain 50% of the body’s nerves, blood vessels, and blood flow. Studies show that aging starts from the feet upwards.
To everyone, it's never too late to start exercising your legs, even if you are over seventy or eighty. Try to walk at least 30-40 minutes a day to keep your leg muscles healthy.
For those who have entered in their 40’s, it is extremely crucial for you to change your lifestyle and start walking and taking stairs if can’t run, remember: it's never too late. We all get older every day, but staying active can slow down the aging process.
Let’s start walking today.
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