I am a huge proponent of exercise.
I often write about the mental and physical benefits of exercise, and believe my morning running habit has changed my life and career more than anything else.
But I also realize that exercise doesn’t appeal to everyone, and it isn’t always enjoyable in the moment. An exercise habit is also very hard to get started, especially if you haven’t been active in a while.
If you have been living a sedentary lifestyle, a 30-minute run probably seems out of the realm of possibility, let alone joining a SoulCycle class or Barry’s Bootcamp. I totally get it.
But you don’t need to do high intensity interval training or push your body to the limits to see the benefits of exercise.
Walking — an activity that is available to nearly everyone — produces remarkable health benefits.
Even if you haven’t exercised in a while, it is still pretty easy to get up and go for a walk. No heavy weights or judgmental gym instructors required.
It turns out that the simple act of walking is the best thing we can do to improve our overall health and increase longevity.
Following the recommended exercise guidelines — which call for just 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity (equal to a brisk walk, at a pace of 3…
