Walking, among other weight bearing exercise, is great for building and strengthening bone. It can be an all over toner, and good for the cardiovascular system. And the great thing is that it can be done almost anywhere and you don't need any equipment except a good pair of shoes.
If you are starting for the first time, start out slow and on flat ground for just 10 minutes at a time and build up from there. Here is a sample plan from the Mayo clinic.
| Week | Warm-up | Brisk walking | Cool-down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 minutes | 5 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 2 | 5 minutes | 7 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 3 | 5 minutes | 9 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 4 | 5 minutes | 11 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 5 | 5 minutes | 13 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 6 | 5 minutes | 15 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 7 | 5 minutes | 18 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 8 | 5 minutes | 20 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 9 | 5 minutes | 23 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 10 | 5 minutes | 26 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 11 | 5 minutes | 28 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 12 | 5 minutes | 30 minutes | 5 minutes |
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