“Walking gives movement to every portion of the body, and ensures vigorous circulation of the blood; for, when we walk fast, fresh air is inhaled into the lungs. Then there is the inestimable joy that natural objects give us, the joy that comes from a contemplation of the beauties of nature. Let those who are suffering from indigestion and kindred diseases try for themselves, and they will at once realise the value of walking as an exercise.”
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Source: A Guide to Health (1921), Chapter VII 'Exercise'.
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Walking is close to the whole exercise a body needs and among the easiest habits to keep: it moves everything, drives circulation, and pulls fresh air into the lungs. The open air adds its own reward — the plain pleasure of noticing what's around you.
When to use it
- Taking a brisk twenty-minute walk after lunch to shake off the afternoon slump.
- Choosing to walk to the shops instead of driving, for the small daily movement it adds.
- Easing stubborn indigestion with a regular evening stroll rather than reaching for a pill.