Our Journey to Better Health: Walking and Rebounding Every Day
We’ve started a simple habit: walking 8,000 steps or rebounding for 10 minutes every day. It’s easy, and we’re already feeling healthier! These small steps —or bounces—are doing big things for us. Let’s share how they help, backed by what science says. Stronger Hearts and Happier Days When we walk 8,000 steps or bounce for 10 minutes, our hearts get stronger. A study from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that walking about 8,000 steps a day lowers our risk of heart disease by 51%. That’s because moving gets our blood flowing better, like a workout for our hearts. We’ve noticed we don’t huff and puff as much when we play or climb stairs. Plus, we’re happier! Research from the American Cancer Society shows walking can lift our mood by releasing feel-good stuff in our brains. We feel it too—bouncing to music or walking in the sunshine chases our grumps away. We’re even sleeping better, which makes mornings easier. Legs and Bones That Keep Us Going Our legs ...