How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips
From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit.
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Notable Quotes
"Walk before work, on your lunch break or after dinner."
— Ed Shirt , Other
"Getting on and off the bus a couple of stops early or later is how I get my steps in."
— Georgia Blackwood , Other
"Thirty minutes of walking per day is fairly simple for a dog owner."
— Barry Nicholson , Other
"We don't have a car, anywhere we go, we walk."
— Geoffrey Murrell , Other
"Walking is a great way for me to decompress before and after work."
— Sophie O'Sheen , Other
Key People
Barry Nicholson emphasizes the benefits of walking with his dog.
Ed Shirt shares tips for incorporating walking into a daily routine.
Geoffrey Murrell explains how he and his wife maintain activity through walking.
Georgia Blackwood discusses integrating walking into her daily life.
Sophie O'Sheen shares how walking helps her decompress before and after work.
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From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit.
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