The Benefits of Walking

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The open circular design of the new Apple Park was specifically designed to foster long walks and creative bouts. Stanford researchers recently found that walkers performed significantly better on tests measuring creative divergent thinking during and after walks. Researchers in Illinois found that children exhibited improved cognitive performance after 20 minutes of walking, first 20 minutes of sitting quietly. University of Hong Kong researchers showed that walking side by side led to deeper feelings of connection.

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There is one tool that has been used with near perfect consistency by history's greatest men and women. From artists and inventors to entrepreneurs and athletes, they have all understood the immense power of this one, simple tool: the walk.
There is a tremendous body of research to support the mental and physical benefits of walking. Improved creativity, improved cardio health, improved memory retention, and many more benefits have all been found in recent, peer-reviewed research.
The four types of walks to consider implementing: (1) Active walks, (2) Passive "tech free" walks, (3) Morning sunlight walks, and (4) Break walks. Start small and build the habit over time!