FORTNIGHT TO fitness

WHAT COULD BE better than enjoying the great British countryside on foot, all while getting fitter from top to toe? With it being the start of a new year, it’s the perfect time to begin a new walking fitness routine. The mental health benefits are noticeable, as walking in nature helps you connect to something larger than yourself and provides a moment of respite from hectic living. But there are serious physical health benefits to be had, too. Walking works all your major muscle groups, protects your heart and brain, and can help you lose weight if that’s what you’re after.

GO THE DISTANCE

‘Walking 10,000 steps a day means you’ll cover). ‘This is enough to create a 500-calorie deficit each day, assuming you’re eating the same amount and type of food as before you introduced the walking. This deficit can result in losing a pound of body fat per week.’