Is Walking Enough Exercise to Stay Healthy?

We should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week to prevent chronic illnesses like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. It can also improve depression, anxiety, and stress. But exercise doesn't always seem accessible.

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Headlines for a healthier you Stephanie Cornwell, Editorial Assistant If Walking Is the Only Exercise You Do, Is That Enough to Stay Healthy? Exercise is important for preventing chronic illnesses like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. It can also improve depression, anxiety, and stress. But exercise doesn't always seem accessible.   Good news: Walking may provide the same benefits as other forms of physical activity, and it doesn't require gym memberships or expensive equipment. Know More Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. Strength training, such as push-ups and weight lifting, helps prevent injury as you age. Feel Better It's important to make a workout plan that is realistic and doable for you. If your walks start to feel too easy, here are some tips to keep challenging yourself: • Increase distance over time • Pick up the pace or add speed intervals • Introduce elevation by walking up hills or stairs • Add in weights like small dumbells READ MORE What Else Should You Know Who's Most at Risk for Long COVID? Long COVID symptoms vary from mild to severe, and it's not clear why some people develop them and others do not. A new study shows factors such as increasing age, being female, and poor pre-pandemic general and mental health are associated with a higher risk of developing long COVID. READ MORE The 7 Most Important COVID Precautions to Take This Summer Because of the highly-contagious BA.5 COVID variant, experts recommend taking precautions to avoid infection this summer, especially if you're traveling or attending large events. Luckily, they're pretty simple: washing your hands, wearing a mask, social distancing, staying up to date on vaccines and boosters, and asking friends to get tested. READ MORE In Other News A Happiness Columnist's Three Biggest Happiness Rules. The Atlantic Many Anti-Abortion States Don't Teach Kids About Sex and Pregnancy.  Scientific American More From Verywell How Does Cupping Therapy Work? READ MORE ADHD Drugs Could Treat Alzheimer's Symptoms READ MORE What You Should Know About Monkeypox? READ MORE

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