Walking is a great way to get fit.

Here are some advantages of walking for exercise:

• It doesn't require a gym membership or fancy equipment - it's totally free!
• It's an easy place to start since most of us do it every day - there's no learning curve!
• It has been shown to improve blood pressure, cholesterol, stress, and depression.
• It can help to promote weight loss and reduce your risk for other chronic diseases like heart disease and dementia.
• It is enjoyable and something you can do with others.
• It is a safe and generally risk-free form of physical activity.
• It is a form of exercise that is easy to keep up - there are lots of places you can do it!

If you're not used to being active, you can start with 10 minutes of walking each day and build as your fitness improves.

When you begin, find a comfortable pace and try to add about three to five minutes to your daily walking time each week. A good goal to shoot for is at least 30 minutes of brisk walking, five days a week.