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Instead of aiming for 10,000 steps a day, a walking expert recommends walking for 15 minutes after meals

The key to gaining and maintaining fitness is finding healthy habits that stick. For most people, this time-savvy 15-minute trick will fit the bill nicely, and it’s not overly strenuous either. The advice, quite simply, is to “move after meals”. And the easiest way to do this is to go for a brisk walk, according to Dr Elroy Aguiar, an assistant professor of exercise science at The University of Alabama who specialises in all things
step-related.

Cycling vs. Walking: Which Is the Better Workout for You?

Aerobic exercise is an important way to maintain your health and vitality. If you’re new to exercising or have an injury or health condition that’s forcing you to change your exercise routine, you may wonder what type of aerobic exercise to choose. Cycling and walking are two of the most popular types. Both can be adapted for beginners or people with injuries or other health conditions. Both provide a lower impact activity than other aerobic activities, such as running or jumping rope.

The 15 Best Walking Pads:
Expert Tested

Quieter and more compact than fitness treadmills, the best walking pads should still deliver similar sturdiness and ease of use to let you walk confidently and safely. To find the best walking pads and under-desk treadmills on the market, we consulted an athletic trainer and a few personal trainers. We tested 30 of the most popular picks at home for four weeks by completing a minimum of four walks per week. We considered the ease of setup, ease of use, foldability, comfort, and value of each pad.

Al Roker’s 5 walking tips to get 10,000 steps a day, which he credits with saving his life

Five years ago, a small community on Facebook formed with one goal: to create a safe space to find support to make daily movement a priority. The message resonated — the Start TODAY group grew to a sizable 165,000 members nationwide who participated in monthly challenges, posted daily updates and held each other accountable. It quickly became a hub of walking enthusiasts taking back control of their physical and mental health.

Running and jogging -
health benefits

An inactive lifestyle is associated with higher mortality, coronary artery disease, hypertension and stroke. It is also a primary cause of most chronic diseases, as the body rapidly adapts to insufficient physical activity which results in substantially reduced quality of life. Regular physical activity such as running can significantly improve mental health, self-confidence, healthy ageing, and quality of life. The difference between running and jogging is intensity.

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