If I didn't get it done in the morning, I wouldn't get it done. Walking, both indoors and out, is attracting a growing number of fans nationally. Adherents say you can't beat it as a cheap, safe, mood-lifting form of exercise. And health experts say that if it's done consistently and correctly, walking carries health benefits as well. She said she chose walking as a form of exercise because it was something she could do without feeling exhausted.
Physical activity reduces a person's risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
But what most people still don't know is that a daily brisk walk reduces your chances of getting diabetes, colon cancer and depression. Frequent physical activity also helps older adults build strength and flexibility, which can decrease their risk of falls and fractures. Total mileage isn't as important as time spent and consistency, experts say. But you needn't pump like a race walker, either. But even slower walking, for those with physical challenges, provides some benefit, she added.