Thursday, 31 May 2018

What Happens When You Walk?

Walking is healthy, it has long been known. Here is the explanation of what was going on in the body during the 60 minutes of walking.

From 1 to 5 minutes

Already with the first steps in the cell leads to the secretion of chemicals responsible for energy, that give you fuel for walking. Heart rate increases (from 70 to 100 beats per minute), which stimulates circulation and warms muscles. Reduces stiffness, because the joints secrete a fluid that lubricates them, which facilitates the movement. As you walk, your body burns 5 calories for 1 minute (when sitting or resting, burn only 1 calorie per minute); body additional fuel is required, and he is taken from stocks of fats and carbohydrates.


From 6 to 10 minutes

Heart rate increases to 100-140, burn 6 calories for 1 minute. Pressure increases slightly because the body secretes chemicals that affect the expansion of blood vessels to bring more blood and oxygen reach the muscles.

From 11 to 20 minutes

Rising body The temperature, you start to sweat, because the blood vessels near the skin surface rapidly to eject the heat. As your walking becomes more vigorous, so you burn more calories (7 to 1 minute) and accelerated breathing. It increases the level of hormones such as epinephrine and glucagon, which feed the muscles.

From 21 to 45 minutes

In the brain to secrete endorphin, the hormone of good mood, and you therefore feel dynamic and relaxed because the body releases tension. The more fat is burned, the level of insulin (which helps in storing fat) falls; Among other things, so walking and recommended for people with diabetes or those who are struggling with being overweight.

From 46 to 60 minutes

Should decrease in stocks of carbohydrates, so it is possible to feel fatigue in the muscles. As you slow down, thereby reducing the heart rate. Reduces the number of calories you burn, but the number is still higher than before the walk, and will remain such for an hour after you returned from the walk.

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