Woman's Weekly

Walk yourself HEALTHIER!

Forget 10,000 steps

It’s an arbitrary figure anyway, probably set by marketing men in Japan years ago to sell pedometers. Some health experts are concerned that the target is too unrealistic and puts many of us off even trying. Instead of aiming for a set amount of steps, simply try to increase the amount of walking you do each day. Build it into your daily routine.

Get the right shoes

Walking shoes are fine for warm, dry weather on flat ground. Boots offer vital ankle support and are the best for challenging terrain and changing

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