Walking is good for you because it can:
- Make you feel good
- Give you more energy
- Reduce stress and improve sleep
- Strengthen your heart and reduce blood pressure
- Help manage your weight
The recommended level of activity is 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise such as brisk walking. You can build this up gradually and split it into shorter sessions.
Brisk walking means breathing faster, feeling warmer and having a slightly increased heart rate.