Walk the heart-line

8:58am Monday 12th May 2008

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Walking is free, requires no specialised equipment, can be done by all ages and abilities and fits in any lifestyle.

Walking briskly so that you feel warm and slightly out of breath will boost your activity and fitness levels thereby helping to lose weight, lower blood pressure, prevent and control diabetes, maintain good bone density, help with mood and mental capacity and it's great for heart health.

Walking at all stages...

Walk your children to and from school at a good pace and use the time to talk together.

Walk to work in trainers so you can lengthen and speed up your stride, walk and talk instead of emailing and use your lunch break to clock up some steps.

Sign up and work towards a local fundraising event like Heart Research UK's Three Peaks Challenge where you can do one, two or all three peaks.

Try Nordic walking - it's a bit like cross-country skiing without skis and works both the lower and upper body.

For more information and advice about healthy living, contact Heart Research UK on 0113 234 7474 or email lifestyle@heartresearch.org.uk .