Five ways to make your daily walks even more beneficial

By Jack McNamara, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of East London

Physical activity doesn’t need to be complicated. Even just a brisk, ten-minute daily walk can deliver a host of health benefits – lowering the risk of several diseases, including heart disease, stroke and several cancers.

And by making a few small changes to the way you walk, you can transform this simple everyday activity, making it even more beneficial for your health.

If you’re looking to get more out of your walks, here are five ways to supercharge them.

1. Vary your speed

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