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- Wear the right clothes and footwear. Wearing the wrong shoes can result in discomfort, pain and injury. A good pair of walking shoes fits well and supports your feet. Dress in light layers: you will warm up while walking. It’s worth taking waterproofs as spring weather can be unpredictable.
- Take enough water and food. It is important to keep hydrated, especially if walking long distances or exercising in hot weather. For a more leisurely approach, why not take a picnic and make a day of it?
- Walk for fitness. The amount of calories burnt
increases with the speed or length of a walk. The average walker burns over 100 calories walking a mile or over 15 minutes. Brisk walking is likely to increase fitness levels at a higher rate and can aid weight loss.
- Try different routes. Keep things interesting and stay motivated by varying your route or trying a route with changes in terrain. Hill walking, in particular, has the benefits of improving cardiovascular fitness levels as well as improving bone strength and reducing body fat.
- Safety is important. Walk on well-lit roads or paths at a time of day when there are other people around. Do not walk alone up dark alleys or in woods or parks. The more people walk together, the safer you will be.
