According to Forbes, a study done in 2013 says walking can reduce the risk of coronary artery disease by 9.3 percent and the risk of elevated blood pressure by 7.2 percent. It can also reduce cholesterol levels.

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It may sound random, but there's science to back it up: A BMJ journal study tracked 1000 adults during flu season, and those who walked at a moderate pace for 30 to 45 minutes a day were 43 percent less likely to take off sick and also had fewer upper respiratory tract infections overall. Plus, even if they did get sick, they had less symptoms compared to those in the study who were sedentary.

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