According to some institutions, getting anything less than 5,000 steps a day means you are living a sedentary lifestyle.

Experiment with nasal breathing while walking, as it makes it easier to properly engage your diaphragm, which is the primary muscle for breathing.

Walking after meals is incredibly beneficial for your metabolic health because it helps to stabilize your blood sugar levels.

For those who want to increase their heart rate during a walk, using a weighted vest can be a helpful option.

Getting 5,000 steps daily can reduce symptoms of depression, while increasing to 7,000 steps can reduce your chances of getting it in the first place.

The counter-rotation of your chest and pelvis during a proper walk creates a torque that massages your gut and can help resolve issues like constipation.

Citing Dr. Courtney Conley, walking should be considered a physiological necessity for human beings, much like sleeping and breathing.