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Walking
It is estimated that 70% of adults do not take enough exercise to benefit their health, but cycling and walking are now playing an important role in creating a healthier nation.
Walk to work arrive healthy and alert!
Walking is an ideal form of exercise. Regular, brisk walking can improve confidence, stamina, energy, weight control and life expectancy. It can also reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, strokes, diabetes, high blood pressure, bowel cancer and osteoporosis.
- It can be incorporated as part of your daily travel pattern to work, which could include walking to bus stops and train stations.
- It contributes to your recommended amount of daily exercise. Adults should aim to participate in 30 minutes of daily exercise, five days of the week.
- You can start slowly and build up gently.
- Walking is free! It's surprising how much a car costs to run. If you are able to make short journeys on foot you will save money.
- Walking to work will contribute to reducing local and global pollution levels.
- Walking can help to improve your health and fitness, therefore reducing the risk of ill health later in life