Get Up & Move - Hampton School PE & Sport Department

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THE BENEFITS OF WALKING

Walking helps to clear your head while enjoying the natural daylight, which is a great source of vitamin D

Walking helps to improve cardiac and respiratory capacity

Brisk walking boosts the production of stress-busting endorphins, helping to tackle anxiety and improve your mood

Walking tones the whole body when practised for longer periods There are many free apps available on smartphones to help you plan your walk or run including Map My Run and Strava. Mr Beattie and many other members of staff enjoy the benefits of walking.

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