Did You Know That…..
Kingsbrook
Animal Hospital, your favorite veterinary team, is doing the AWL Paws and Claws
5k/1mile walk at Baker Park in Frederick, Maryland. Come join us in supporting animal welfare and
fitness! Need another reason?.....
Walking
and running have many benefits, such as, weight loss, reduced stress, and reducing
high blood pressure. The typical adult gains 1 to 3 pounds
a year, which means they're eating, on average, an excess of 10 to 30 calories
a day. Walking 2, 000 additional steps a day would burn off the 100 calories
needed to compensate for that excess calorie consumption.
Studies
show that walking or running is a proven stress management technique. It helps
to take the mind off of stressful life situations and protects the
heart from the harmful effects of stress. Additionally, walking or running helps
to reduce high blood pressure by increasing blood flow and improving
circulation. Regular physical activity makes the heart stronger. A stronger
heart pumps more blood with less effort. When the heart works less to pump
blood; the force on your arteries decreases, lowering blood pressure.
So,
what are you waiting for? Grab a friend or your trusty dog and get active! Join
us at Baker Park in Frederick, Maryland on June 29th, 2013!
