It's underrated as a form of exercise but walking is ideal for people of all ages and fitness levels who want to be more active.
Regular walking has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, stroke and some cancers.
Use this guide to increase the amount of walking you do every week and maximise the health benefits.
Try to walk 10,000 steps a day. Most of us walk between 3,000 and 4,000 steps a day anyway, so reaching 10,000 isn't as daunting as it might sound.
If, to begin with, you can only walk fast for a couple of minutes, that's fine. Don't overdo it on your first day.
You can break up your activity into 10-minute chunks, as long as you're doing your activity at a moderate intensity.
Read article: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/getting-started-guides/Pages/getting-started-walking.aspx
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