Health Benefits of Walking

Why walking in Ireland is good for your Health!

Walk your way to your best health ever with B&B Ireland Walkers Welcome Bed and Breakfasts! Walking is a great way to keep healthy. Leaving your car at home and putting on your walking shoes will not only benefit your health, it is also great for protecting the environment. Walking is much more cost effective than any gas guzzling car!

Walking is an ideal way to keep fit for those who are not so keen on gyms and exercise classes. What better way to blow off the cobwebs than walking in the fresh Irish air and enjoying some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. Walking suits all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced, so you will be sure to find the walk to suit your fitness needs.

A good walk is a great way to unwind and relax. Walking provides you with ‘me time’ and the opportunity to think clearly. When walking with friends, family or fellow travellers you will find the opportunity to socialise and chat with other walking enthusiasts.

National Guidelines on recommended levels of physical activity for Ireland advise that adults should be aiming for 30 minutes of moderate activity 5 days a week and children & young people should be active for 60 minutes daily – walking in Ireland is a great way to meet your recommended weekly activity targets!

The health benefits of walking are many and whether you want to increase your fitness, have more energy, prevent illness or if you have a few pounds to lose, then walking is a great choice of activity for you! Below are some of the many reasons why a Walkers Welcome B&B holiday will benefit your health, as well as your pocket!

Health Benefits of a Walkers Welcome B&B Holiday in Ireland

• It is great for maintaining a healthy heart and lungs
• Control your weight or lose any unwanted pounds
• Walking keeps your joints and muscles supple
• Walking helps build strong and healthy bones
• Walking gives you energy and a renewed zest for life
• It helps you recover and build strength after an illness
• You will sleep better and wake up refreshed
• Walking lowers your blood pressure
• A walk a day keeps the doctor away!

Visit www.getirelandactive.ie for full details on the National Physical Activity Guidelines.