Sometimes we need only a gentle reminder that the simplest things can make the biggest difference in our lives. Walking daily is one of them! If you are physically able to walk, you can start enjoying the long term health benefits almost immediately.
The Health Benefits of Walking as Exercise
Walking is the most popular form of aerobic physical activity in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control. In any given week, about 6 in 10 adults reported walking for at least 10 minutes. But walking for exercise requires more than a 10-minute-per-week commitment.