Benefits of Walking

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Benefits of walking

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Walking is an excellent and free natural exercise that can help you stay healthy, control your weight, keep happy, learn more about your local area and even look after the environment.

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UK Physical Activity Guidelines

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Most of us should be aiming to be more physically active, read on for information about how much you should be doing to maintain a healthy lifestyle

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The Best Way to Get Active

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

For most people, walking is the easiest way to get most of the physical activity you need to stay healthy…

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Healthy Bodies

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

All walking is beneficial, but for the greatest benefits to heart, lungs and blood pressure, brisk is best…

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Healthy Minds

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Walking improves your overall well-being, and helps fight depression. Even just being in the outdoors in green natural spaces is beneficial to your mental health

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Other Benefits of Walking

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Walking is the most natural, green, inclusive and sustainable form of transport…

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Walk and Save Money

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

The best thing about walking is that it’s free. You don’t need lots of specialist equipment or an expensive gym membership if you want to get fit…

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How Emma Saved Money

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

See our example of how much money can be saved by including more walking in your routine

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