MNT-Walking may offer the best combination of ease and accessibility of any exercise activity, according to experts presenting at the 55th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), held in Indianapolis.

Session presenters stressed that the simplicity of walking – and the fact that nearly everyone can partake in it without high costs – makes it one of the best ways to achieve recommended amounts of daily physical activity.

“There are certainly many forms of cardiovascular exercise that improve health and fitness, such as running, cycling, and swimming,” said Catrine Tudor-Locke, Ph.D., FACSM, one of the session leaders. “But from the perspective of finding a great exercise program for the most number of people, walking is the best bang for your buck.”

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