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How Much Walking?

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

For general good health, adults should do moderate physical activity like walking on as many days of the week as possible for a total of at least 150 minutes a week.

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Getting in the Walking Habit

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Get into a routine which includes walking by trying our tips below

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Walking Posture and Technique

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Advice about improving your posture and technique to get the most out of walking

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Brisk Walking

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

All walking is good exercise but brisk is best, especially for your heart and lungs.

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Walking in All Seasons

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Walking isn’t just for fair weather: it can be enjoyed all year round. Read on for advice on walking, whatever the weather!

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More about clothing and equipment

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

For most walks in Britain, you will need very little in the way of specialist equipment read on for information about clothing, footwear and equipment that you might need to consider when planning a walk.

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Walking for Weight Control

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

When combined with a healthy balanced diet, walking is an excellent way to control your weight by using up energy and burning calories.

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Walking with a Group

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Joining a walking group or walking with an experienced walk leader can be great if you’re new to walking, uncertain about finding your way or don’t feel confident about going out on your own

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Walking with the Ramblers

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Ramblers volunteers in 500 Groups across England, Scotland and Wales run an extensive programme of led walks — more than 38,000 a year

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Stepcounters and Pedometers

Posted Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

A step counter (sometimes called a pedometer or Step-O-Meter) is a small device that clips to your belt and counts the number of steps you walk.

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The Ramblers is Britain's Walking Charity with 500 local Groups.  As well as promoting walking, we protect and enhance the places you walk and offer over 30,000 walks a year.

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