Walking is an aerobic excercise that conditions the heart and lungs. If performed at the proper intensity for 30-40 minutes at a time. At least 3-4 times a week. This increases oxygen avilable to the body, and enables the heart to use oxygen more efficiently.

• Walking increases your energy levels. And increase your resistance to fatigue.
• Improve your self image.
• Relieves tension, helping you relax and sleep.
• Tones the muscles. And increases stamina.
• Set a pace for your programme and do not push yourself too hard when you start.
• If it takes more than 10-12 minutes for your pulse to slow down after exercise, reduce your pace.
• If you exercise first thing in the morning , you are more likely to be consistent.
• Over 90% of the people who exercise consistently do so in the morning.
• Two-thirds of calories burned in a pre-breakfast workout come from fat.Less than half during afternoon workouts.
• Exercising before or after a meal(wait at least half an hour ) helps burn double the calories you would at any other time.