{"id":2149,"date":"2019-07-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-ati-pt-2025.pantheonsite.io\/?p=2149"},"modified":"2024-12-17T17:34:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T17:34:22","slug":"could-walking-be-the-best-form-of-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atipt.com\/could-walking-be-the-best-form-of-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Walking Be the Best Form of Exercise?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In our journey to get healthy, the majority of us have probably tried multiple types of exercises in an attempt to find some that not only work, but are sustainable.\u00a0 The biggest challenge to getting in shape is finding a workout routine we\u2019re willing to stick with and that truly provides us with some much needed health benefits.\u00a0 While there are many exercises that can prove beneficial, whether or not we like them is a different story and it varies from person to person.<\/p>\n

Last September,\u00a0Harvard Medical School\u00a0<\/a>posted an article about\u00a05 of the best exercises we can ever do<\/a>.\u00a0 These workouts all provide a range of health benefits and can be done regardless of age or fitness level:<\/p>\n

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  1. Swimming<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n
  2. Tai Chi<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n
  3. Strength Training<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n
  4. Walking<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n
  5. Kegel Exercises<\/em>\u00a0(for\u00a0men<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0women<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Of these exercises, walking seems to be the one that is the easiest for almost anyone to do, makes us look and feel better, and doesn\u2019t require any additional equipment.<\/p>\n

    Walking as exercise can not only be used to help us meet the recommended weekly activity level of 150 minutes of moderate physical exercise, but according to the\u00a0Mayo Clinic<\/a>\u00a0brisk walks help us:<\/a><\/p>\n