(HealthDayNews) -- If you're not getting much exercise, you needn't buy a home fitness center or hire a personal trainer.
Try walking, suggests the American Council on Exercise.
An eight-year study of 13,000 people found that those who walked 30 minutes a day had a significantly lower risk of premature death than those who rarely exercised.
Begin with a five-minute stroll and increase your distance gradually. Walk at a comfortable pace, focusing on good posture. Breathe deeply. If you can't catch your breath, slow down or avoid hills. If you can't talk and walk, you are walking too fast.
Many experts recommend that you walk a minimum of 20 minutes a day, but there are no hard and fast rules. Fit walking into your schedule whenever you can.
