Walking
Walking is often described by health experts "as the nearest activity to perfect exercise", being the only true form of door-to-door transport. Regular walking has many associated benefits, such as weight control, keeping your heart healthy and reducing stress.
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Exercising outdoors also has many benefits, such as experiencing the natural environment. Walking in Sandwell: The Strategy was introduced in 2001, and provides guidelines for pedestrians, which is especially important for local residents due to the below average level of car ownership in the Borough.
A typical person can walk a mile in 15 minutes, so a two-mile walk can be achieved within 30 minutes, which is the recommended amount of exercise the average adult should take each day. This could be achieved walking to and from work, on the school run, or to the local shops. The promotion of walking is especially important, as it is accessible to everyone. Increasing walking trips can improve air quality by reducing traffic congestion, and its damaging effects to human health and the environment.