THE golden rule is to walk for pleasure and purpose rather than feeling deprived and worthy, because if you enjoy it and feel its value, you're more likely to do it. Walking with dog, friend or personal stereo, joining a club or having a weight or fitness goal can increase motivation.
How much to walk? There are many walking plans available. All agree that to make a significant difference to weight, shape and fitness, you will needs to walk briskly for at least 20 minutes, four times a week.
The bodywalk daily four week programme builds up to the point when you can walks continuously for 20 minutes. Any good walking schedule wild increase stamina and reduce pulse rate, which is a good measurement of fitness level. If unfit, build up slowly and increase the duration while maintaining the pace.