Tag Archives: Walking

‘The joys of walking’: Pro-pedestrian groups hope increase in strolling will last beyond pandemic

Pro-walking groups are encouraged that people have embraced strolling as a way to get out of the house while social distancing and hope that some of the changes along city streets will prove to be permanent. Apple’s Mobility Trends shows that the number of people walking has risen since the initial shutdown from the pandemic… Read More »

How to live longer: Walking, running or swimming? Best exercise to boost life expectancy

How much exercise should you be doing? To stay health, the NHS says adults should try to be active every day and aim to achieve at least 150 minutes of physical activity over a week through a variety of activities. It explains: “For most people, the easiest way to get moving is to make activity… Read More »

8 ways walking in the woods can make you happier

The Duchess of Cambridge has entered The Chelsea flower show, inspired by the Japanese idea of ‘forest bathing’. Sarah Ivens reveals how escaping oppressive city life and taking a walk in the woods can benefit our health This year the Duchess of Cambridge has entered The Chelsea Flower Show for the first time. The Duchess will be creating… Read More »

Walking as therapy – 5 reasons Britain’s favourite nature presenter loves it

Kate Humble is one of the UK’s most well-loved nature presenters. Since the release of her book Thinking On My Feet Kate reveals why she loves walking as therapy and how we can make walking therapeutic for ourselves  In 1999 wildlife presenter and narrator, Kate Humble with her husband Ludo spent five weeks travelling through the Sahara… Read More »