A beginner’s guide to walking workouts
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Walking workouts are one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve your overall health and fitness. Regular walking can boost cardiovascular health, increase endurance, support weight management, reduce stress, and improve mood, all without requiring expensive equipment or a gym membership. Beginners can start with short daily walks at a comfortable pace, then gradually increase distance, speed, or incline over time. To get better, focus on consistency and adding variety such as interval walking, hills, or longer sessions to continue building strength and stamina.
Source
Paluch, A. E., Gabriel, K. P., Fulton, J. E., Lewis, C. E., Schreiner, P. J., Sternfeld, B., Sidney, S., Siddique, J., Whitaker, K. M., & Carnethon, M. R. (2021). Steps per Day and All-Cause Mortality in Middle-aged Adults in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study. JAMA network open, 4(9), e2124516. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.24516
Additional Reading
https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/is-walking-good-exercise-rcna267101