More than 145 million adults now include walking as part of a
physically active lifestyle. More than 6 in 10 people walk for
transportation or for fun, relaxation, or exercise, or for
activities such as walking the dog. The percentage of people who
report walking at least once for 10 minutes or more in the
previous week rose from 56% (2005) to 62% (2010). Physical
activity helps control weight, but it has other benefits.
Physical activity such as walking can help improve health even
without weight loss. People who are physically active live
longer and have a lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2
diabetes, depression, and some cancers. Improving spaces and
having safe places to walk can help more people become
physically active. *Aerobic activities like brisk walking,
running, swimming and bicycling make you breathe harder and make
your heart and blood vessels healthier. Americans need more
physical activity Less than half of all adults get the
recommended amount of physical activity. - Adults need at l