“Walking is the best form of exercise you can do because it’s easily accessible; there are low barriers to entry in terms of things like cost, equipment and skill requirements,” walking expert and University of Alabama professor Dr Elroy Aguiar tells me.
As a fitness writer, I agree, which is why you’ll often find me writing about the many mental and physical benefits of a brisk stroll. The more people I can persuade to spend a little extra time on their feet, the better.
