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Lifestyle
Grace Walsh

The 9 benefits of walking show why it's essential to make this activity a habit in your routine

Woman walking in jeans and top over canal path with bum bag and dog, representing the benefits of walking outdoors.

Walking might have a lower impact and be easier on the body than sports like running, but there are still so many benefits to the activity.

Whether it's pulling on your pick of the best walking shoes to go for a lunchtime spin every day or taking a weekend a month to go hiking, you can boost your cardiovascular fitness, metabolic health, and mental wellbeing by stepping outdoors.

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