Walking is beneficial exercise. Jane Austin’s character “Elisabeth Bennett” in Pride and Prejudice was known for her sharp-minded wit and for being an excellent walker. Jane Austin’s stories and tales are always very applicable today and she certainly was on track with my favourite character’s traits matching perfecting in relation to mental clarity and physical walking.

It is a truth universally acknowledged (and now scientifically backed up) that walking, specifically cross lateral movement, is an excellent provider of a clear healthy mind.

When you move the body opposite arm to leg, the brain responds accordingly. The left hemisphere and right hemisphere’s start communicating more frequently, more easily and with clearer energy flow aiding neurological function to work optimally.

Today we tend to always have something to hold when we walk (usually a smartphone). Next time you are out walking, leave the smartphone at home or invest in an armband so that your arms swing freely. Be mindful that they are swinging opposite arm to opposite leg. Then GO FOR IT.

Walking cross laterally stabilises the pelvic region and increases mobility in the shoulders. It fires up the neurons in the brain. It gets the heart pumping and the muscles moving. Guess what? It’s FREE. No membership fees even. Just walk out your front door and go for a walk. Your health with thank you for it.