Exercise and better health go hand-in-hand. We all know that. Even
the government puts out exercise recommendations. So what do you do?
So you go on a walk and then pat yourself on the back. Exercise
accomplished-right?
The big question is: Can you get fit by walking?
A research team at the University of Alberta took this question on in
a detailed study. They compared a group that took part in a walking
program with a group that did a traditional fitness routine at
moderate intensity. The results? The fitness level of the walkers was
significantly lower than those who did traditional exercise at
moderate intensity. Here is what the lead researcher, Dr. Vicki
Harber, had to say:
"Generally, low-intensity activity such as walking alone is not
likely to give anybody marked health benefits compared to programs
that occasionally elevate the intensity."
Harber went on to say that, "You've go to do more than light exercise
and move towards the inclusion of regular moderate activity, and
don't be shy to interject an occasional period of time at the
vigorous level."...

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