17/06/2026
Recently, I stumbled upon a discussion on Instagram where a doctor questioned whether walking qualifies as exercise.
While I believe her intention was to emphasise the importance of strength training alongside walking, I couldn't agree more.
Problem is, not everyone can strength train or wants to. I understand, if someone is overweight the thought of doing exercise can be intimidating, uncomfortable or painful.
So while I agree that for optimal health, we need to be walking, strength training, eating lots of wholefoods etc....for some people it's not realistic and they can feel disheartened hearing the message that "walking isn't exercise".
So the good news is that walking definitely IS exercise.
I wanted to send a positive and motivational message to anyone who is struggling with their health that you can get HUGE benefits by walking each day.
In my blog, I cover research studies that show you how hitting a certain step count based on your age can reduce your risk of dying young and how increasing steps can reduce your risk of fatty liver disease, heart disease and certain cancers.
Also, I’ve shown a study on how timing of your walks can be really beneficial in helping blood sugar levels – great if you are pre-diabetic or diabetic.
