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5 Reasons You Should Definitely Start Walking More

You'd be surprised what a major difference it can make

by Carmen Williams | COMMENT

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Yes, we all know that we should be exercising — it's the actual doing that's the hard part. That's where walking comes in: It's accessible and it has a surprising amount of health benefits, which range from boosting your energy levels and mood to decreasing your chances of catching the flu (always a win in our book).

Basically, it's a great physical activity that anyone can do at their own pace and get a workout no matter what their fitness level. And according to the World Health Organization (WHO), adults aged 18-64 should "do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or do at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity."

And you know what? 150 minutes doesn't actually translate to all that much walking — that's a little over 20 minutes per day, which is easy to fit in during your lunch break, etc. Keep reading to see exactly why you should incorporate a little walking into your daily routine.

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