Getting Sweaty...

On a pleasant weekday evening, Mrs K and I can often be seen stepping out for a walk around our local neighbourhood. Its always a good opportunity to get out from in front of the television and stretch our legs.

However, those that claim that going for a walk counts as exercise should really think again.

Government guidelines suggest that in order to maintain good health you should take 30minutes of moderate exercise 5 days per week. However, a study in the journal Preventative Health has described this as ‘misleading’.

The lead author, Dr. Gary O’Donovan claims "It's extremely worrying that British adults now believe that a brief stroll and a bit of gardening is enough to make them fit and healthy".

"Brisk walking offers some health benefits, but jogging, running and other vigorous activities offer maximal protection from disease."

I prosper this information not to prevent you stretching your legs of an evening, but so that you’re aware. It is vigorous activity that is most effective improving health and averting dieses not light.

The most positive aspect of this is that the more vigorous the activity the shorter the duration needs to be. By working vigorously for 20minutes three or four times per week, you will most likely become fitter and healthier and burn more body-fat.