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Walking
Experts recommend that adults be active for a total of 30 minutes a 
day, on five or more days of the week to benefit health. The good news is that this 30 minutes can be made up of shorter bouts of 10 to 15 minutes, making walking an ideal way to hit the target.
Walking could be built in to your day as part of your commute or by replacing one the many short journeys people often make by car.
“I don’t like taking the car for short journeys. I can get to my work walking in 20 minutes. I only take the car in inclement weather. Plus walking is good for general health.” Andrew Fyffe
Supporting the environment:
- Walking has no adverse effects on the environment
- Walking is a real alternative to car use
- Walking reduces traffic congestion and pollution
Encouraging people to become more active can bring about a wide range of benefits such as:
- Disease prevention
- Weight management and the prevention of associated illnesses
- Positive mental health promotion
Walking one mile in 20 minutes uses as much energy as...
- Swimming breast stroke for 10 minutes
- Running a mile in 10 minutes
- Playing football for 12 minutes
- Cycling for 16 minutes
- Doing aerobics for 16 minutes
- Weight training for 17 minutes
....and walking is a lot easier than any of those!
Contact Us
If you would like more information about A Travel Plan for Aberdeenshire, Active Travel or wish to comment on this webpage contact the Travel Planning Officer on 01224 664773.
