Brisk walk or jog is an aerobic exercise or a cardiovascular regimen that creates an intense heart rate. This results in heightened metabolism which starts burning calories very fast. Once this happens, the body automatically sheds a lot of fat.

Walking and running can be extremely beneficial owing to many other reasons. They tone and sculpt our body by treating the flab. They provide a greater need for oxygen and hence more oxygen is used by the lungs. This makes more oxygen available to the cell. It results in greater energy levels and higher brain power.

People with sedentary lifestyle suffer from a lot of cardiovascular tension. This can result in cardiac frights. Walking results in better blood flow. Such blood flow deals with the key aspect of blood circulation in the heart and also reduces blood pressure

These also strengthen the knee bones against arthritic attacks.