A 2km walk to work will take about 20 minutes each way. 30 minutes of exercise a day can help you become healthier and feel great.
When we walk we take in all sorts of things we don’t notice in a car – like birdsong, seasonal changes, window displays and other people out and about. Connecting to our environment and noticing what is around us can help improve our mental health and feelings of wellbeing.
Plus, short-distance car trips generate the most pollution per kilometre travelled. Avoiding short trips by walking is a great way to help the environment.
Walking can also be a fun and social activity. Consider:
- Walking with someone else: If a friend or colleague member is making a similar journey, why not walk together for a more sociable experience?
- Downloading a pedometer app: If you’d like to track your steps and calories burnt, download a Pedometer app to keep track of your progress on fitness goals, or use the in-built pedometer that comes with most smartphones