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Health Check: in terms of exercise, is walking enough?

  • Written by: Megan Teychenne, Senior Lecturer, Physical Activity and Health, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University
imageWalking is free, easy and can get you from A to B - but does it "count" in terms of how much exercise we need?from www.shutterstock.com.au

We all know we need to exercise to stay fit and strong, stave off disease and maintain a healthy weight. Walking is the most popular physical activity undertaken by Australian adults. It’s free, easy, and...

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