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July 25, 2007

Take a 30-minute walk

Submitted by SiteEditor Read more daily challenge, healthy living, and toning up
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Walking has numerous health benefits, including strengthening your heart, bones, muscles, and joints. The best part is that regardless of your fitness level, most people can do it.

Today, challenge yourself to walk for 30 minutes. Because recent research has shown that exercise doesn’t need to be ‘all at once’ to be beneficial, feel free to break up the 30 minutes any way you like (e.g. 10 minutes after breakfast, 10 minutes after lunch, etc.).

Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine.

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  1. Danceause_lrg
    ginalola88 8 months ago

    I walk my granddaughter to school and pick her up..and continue the walk for an extra 15-30 minutes each way.

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    chefmike about 1 year ago

    Walking is very beneficial, I have had large amounts of pain in my feet. Not only from being a Chef and in the military but also from running which I love. The thing is the podiatrist told me you can easily overdo it and get into heel spurs and that kind of thing so many “Low-Ampact” style things such as eliptical and bike are great also. A walk will give you enjoyment, many times get you outdoors for breath of fresh air, and can be done almost anywhere!

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    serenedreamz about 1 year ago

    I live in a large community o its easy for me to do. I took a 20 minute walk today. I wil try to make it longer tomorrow.

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    MAV1729 about 1 year ago

    I always park my truck a good distance away from the job. The guys think I’m nuts but every little bit of extra walking helps!!!

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    CJohnson5481 about 1 year ago

    I try to take my dogs for a 3-5 mile walk at least 4 days a week. It doesn’t do much for them but it’s nice for me!!

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    redgypsy1969 over 2 years ago

    I have been making a point to walk 30 mins every day on the tread mill. I have been inspired by the programs by Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen. I owe it to myself to stay health and vibrant as long as possible!

  7. User_48
    KAD over 2 years ago

    I walk around the lake every morning (4.2 miles). It is a great way to start the day, especially on these brisk Fall mornings. I feel much better on the days that I walk.

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    Roo over 2 years ago

    I went on a geocaching expedition with my husband today. We walked (hiked) well over 30 minutes. It felt great!

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    Mskhan over 2 years ago

    walked 30 mins outside home yesterday and 20 to 30 mins on treadmill today :)

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    Turtleguy9 over 2 years ago

    Walked 6.25 miles today..part of my 50 miles a week program. On Sundays I try to get in a 12 mile walk. I bought a Garmin Forefunner personal GPS to be more accurate then with the old pedometer. It also has a heart rate monitor…Its a toy but keeps me interested
    Aloha Turtleguy9

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    tada16 over 2 years ago

    My daughter and i walked 4 miles today. We usually do this at least 3x’s a week and the other days we walk the mall.

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    Reagn_4289 over 2 years ago

    Walked about 4 miles around the high school track by my roommate’s house. The marching band was there so it was quite entertaining to have some music.

  13. User_48
    woomy over 2 years ago

    I am able to walk on our local high school track. One trip around equals 1/4 mile so I walk 8 laps. I will add a lap each week

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    dulaneyp over 2 years ago

    I’ve already clocked a 30 minute walk around the neighborhood this morning with the pooch and before the day is done we’ll probably take 1-2 more walks. We’ve been able to meet lots of cool people on our walks which makes it easier to get out in this heat.

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    Moop_stick over 2 years ago

    Walked to the grocery store instead of driving.

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    kategirl over 2 years ago

    I have recently took up walking as my main form of exercise. I love it, and I get my mom and neighbor to come along so we are all burning calories and building muscle. Its a great way to reflect and think, and also to visit.

  17. User_48
    hook32 over 2 years ago

    I was 380pds 2mon’s ago.I have been walking twice a day for 30-45 min’s and eating healthy.I have drop 25pd’s and feel great.

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    JeffLovejoy over 2 years ago

    I( walk an average 1 hour per day

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    operationivy2323 over 2 years ago

    i try to walk as much as i can during the day, sometimes its more than 30 minutes and sometimes its less.

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    Kikkaviki over 2 years ago

    I went with my sister to the park, although the walk wasn’t 30 minutes, we also ran around a bit… I did an hour walk yesterday, too… :-)