Walk Your Way to Better Mental Health 🚶‍♀️💚
- 5 days ago
- 1 min read
Walkfit™ Wednesday and we're right in the heart of Mental Health Awareness Week! 💚
I want to talk today about something incredibly simple and incredibly powerful.
Walking. 🚶‍♀️
Did you know that just 20-25 minutes of brisk walking can have measurable effects on your mood within minutes? Walking increases the production of serotonin and dopamine, your brain's natural feel good chemicals, and reduces cortisol, the stress hormone.
For anyone dealing with anxiety, low mood or the mental load of a busy life, walking is one of the most evidence backed, accessible tools available. 🌿
That's exactly why I love Walkfit™, because I wanted to bring the benefits of walking to everyone, regardless of fitness level, in a safe, fun, social environment.
Come and walk with us this week đź’ś
📍 Cardinal Hume School, Gateshead — every Wednesday, PAYG £5
🏠Online — walk with me from your living room any time
Your mental health matters. Let's walk for it. đź’š
#WalkfitWednesday #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #WalkingForMentalHealth #Walkfit #DawnChambersFitness #NationalWalkingMonth #GatesheadFitness #WalkingTherapy #MindBodyWellbeing #GreenRibbon
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