560 – The Benefits of a Morning Walk 1 早晨散步的好处

Source: https://luminohealth.sunlife.ca/s/article/The-benefits-of-a-morning-walk?language=en_US

Get energy and a mood boost （提高、推动）from your morning walk

Ever wake up feeling sluggish (懒洋洋、缓慢的、迟钝的) and unmotivated in the morning? A quick 30-minute walk can help start your day off on the right foot (良好的状态). The body releases endorphins (安多芬) during exercise. It’s also called the  “happy chemicals” that make you feel good. “There's also that feeling of accomplishment(成就感),”.

Why go for a morning walk?

There’s actually no physiological (生理的) reason.   Instead, it’s for behavioral （行为的）reasons. “There's no procrastination (拖延症) or “I'll do it later” excuse,”  You set the tone (定调子) to be productive and accomplished right away.”

For those that already have busy morning routines, lunch time or after dinner could be more convenient. But it depends on your schedule. The absolute best time of the day to go for a walk is whenever you think you're going to do it consistently (一致地).

Does walking count as cardio (有氧运动)?

The answer to this question isn’t as straightforward. It depends on how you view cardio. Cardio is any activity that increases your heart rate, which walking accomplishes.