Everyone knows the health benefits that come with running and jogging. But if you are unable to run and still want to exercise, why not try power walking? Here are three of the hidden benefits that come with power walking regularly. Improved Cardiovascular Health Power walkers have increased heart rates, especially when done at a moderate or high-intensity level. Exercise that boosts your heart rate is great for fighting heart disease and other illnesses such as diabetes and cancer. Improved Bone Health Power walking is great for your bones. An hour per day of power walking prevents disability in people with joint problems. Reduced Risks Power walking at 4.5 mph for an hour burns the same amount of energy as a 30-minute run. The benefit of power walking is that it does this without the extra impacts on your joints that come with running.