Did you know?
At an average leisurely pace, it would take you just 347 days to walk around the world
We all know the bad things about walking...
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The weather can be unpredictable
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It might be too far
But there are lots of good things too!
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It's free!
All you need are a comfy pair of shoes.
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Burn calories
At 4 mph for 30 minutes, you'll burn up to 150 calories!
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Get fit
Believe it or not, walking tones the entire body!
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Get healthy
Strengthen your heart, boost your immune system and lower your risk of disease.
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Get energised
Walking boosts circulation and increases oxygen to all areas of the body, making you feel alert and focused.
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Save time
Often it's much quicker to beat the queue on foot.
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Be Happy
Exercise releases feel-good endorphins, making you feel happy and less stressed.
Westgate-on-Sea to Canterbury
One-way (2.8 miles / 4.5 km)
Comparison between... |
Car |
Walk |
|---|---|---|
Money |
Fuel = £1.20 + parking |
£0 |
Time |
12 mins |
53 mins |
Pollution |
1.8 kg CO2 |
0 kg CO2 |
Calories burnt |
0 kCal |
575 kCal |