Walking became a big exercise trend during the lockdowns and restricted activity periods of the pandemic. It was easy to get your trainers on and get outside to have a stroll or, even better, a brisk walk. The lovely weather last spring and summer certainly helped with this.<\/p>\n
I was one of the people who got into this walking trend. I started as soon as we were sent to work from home and the gyms closed at the same time. I\u2019d been a regular at my local gym for many years. I did mostly resistance work but had started to incorporate some cardio-vascular walking exercise as I felt I was losing this element of my fitness; this was much to the dislike of my personal trainer!<\/p>\n
I gradually increased the amount I walked through the spring and summer. Within weeks I was up to 5 miles a day regularly. I went out straight after finishing work. I soon came to love my walks and they were the highlight of my day. I am lucky enough to live on the edge of the countryside so enjoyed walking along country lanes, in nature, with the sound of the birds singing. I know my mood benefitted greatly from this. I did the same route and people along the way got to recognise me. I\u2019ve met many new people in the past year, just by going for a walk.<\/p>\n
As autumn turned into winter, I changed my schedule to walking during my lunch hour. The start of 2021 brought a break to my routine. My husband got Covid 19 and, alongside him, I had to endure a period of isolation in the house. This was followed by a spate of snow and ice which disrupted my walking practice. I missed my walks. It is good to be back to a more normal routine now.<\/p>\n
All sorts of experts will tell you about the many benefits of walking as an exercise:<\/p>\n
Maybe that\u2019s why the Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, said \u2018Walking is the best medicine\u2019.<\/p>\n
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Everything you need to know about walking on www.walkingforhealth.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018Walking For Health\u2019<\/a> on nhs.uk.<\/p>\n \u2018The Health Benefits of Walking\u2019<\/a> by Karen O\u2019Hara on bupa.co.uk<\/p>\n \u2018What Are The Benefits Of Walking?<\/a>\u2019 by Jane Chertoff on healthline.com<\/p>\n \u20185 Surprising Benefits of Walking\u2019<\/a> on Harvard.health.edu<\/p>\n \u201912 Benefits of Walking\u2019<\/a> on arthritis.org<\/p>\n \u2018Amazing Health Benefits of Walking\u2019<\/a> on by 101MrHealth on YouTube<\/p>\n \u2018The Many Benefits of Walking\u2019<\/a> on Health en Fitness on YouTube<\/p>\n \u2018Top 5 Health Benefits of Walking\u2019<\/a> on WyreTV on YouTube<\/p>\n