Walking is as good as running. It offers the same benefit although at a slower pace. Incorporating a brisk walk into your daily routine will help improve your mood, reduces your risk of acquiring heart diseases and stroke. Aside from that, studies show that walking will lessen the chances of getting hospitalized from severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by almost half.
For people living in the UK, walking is a good opportunity to get a boost of Vitamin D and to strengthen their immune system. On the other hand, barefoot walking gives you an opportunity to get free electrons from the ground which is good for the health.