Walking is free, easier on the joints than running, always accessible, perfect with company, and when done briskly, offers similar cardiovascular benefits to running. After a hard day, walking relieves stress; after a meal, it can aid digestion. Walking briskly for 30 minutes a day, five or more days a week, can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, arthritis, and some cancers.

Below is a list of the known benefits of walking: