By Don Le
February 29, 2020
(San Jose, CA) – Walking, one of the most basic forms of exercise, is actually one of the best ways to destress from the woes of studying and homework.
“Running or walking is good for your health because it promotes your cardiovascular health,” said Donald Tat, kinesiology major. “You don’t necessarily have to run; walking would do you well just as must as running.”
Taven Wiltmore, biology major, takes a daily 30-minute walk to SJSU campus from San Jose’s Japantown. He believes his walk to class is a time he can focus less on the stresses of life and it has benefitted him mentally and physically.
“I feel like it helps me clear my mind, be myself, and rethink about things,” said Wiltmore. It’s a time where you can really think about your spiritual and mental wellbeing.”
He says he likes walking outside because he likes to look at the scenery and enjoy the view of his local community.
“I definitely trade some things in when I have to get my steps in on a treadmill because of the weather or when I don’t have the time,” said Wiltmore. “The scenery and fresh air when I walk outside just makes me feel good.”
As far as physical benefits, Wiltmore believes walking has plenty of them.
“In the long run, walking will help me have more mobility when I’m older and I feel like it helps my respiratory system stay healthy,” said Wiltmore.
Daniel Rojas, a local jogger who runs six miles at least three to four times a week, similarly believes in the benefits of aerobic exercise.
“Any kind of exercise improves your anxiety, it helps you feel f*cking good. You feel like you’re on crack,” said Rojas as he was running along 4th street. “Running, jogging, whatever. It helps you feel like you’re living in the moment”
Rojas says he uses running as a natural way to start the day.
“You know people need coffee or some kind of caffeine to wake up? I do this instead; it wakes my body up.”
Rojas believes running outside is vastly superior to running on a treadmill.
“Running in a gym, you got air conditioning and you’re inside,” said Rojas. “Go outside and enjoy the nice weather. You don’t need a treadmill.”
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