Do you count walking as exercise?

[Anonymous]

Yes. Walking is exercise.

There is a poster who keeps on bringing this up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes. I walk two hours a day every day. It was part of how I lost a significant amount of weight awhile back and kept it off since.

I don't see why it wouldn't be exercise? It's obviously not as strenuous as running or biking for the same amount of time, but I like it because it feels like a pleasure not a chore.

That's the key. If you enjoy something, you will keep doing it. I have lost 10 recently. My main exercise is walking: 30 minutes brisk in the morning and 10-30 minute stroll in the evening.

[Anonymous]

Absolutely. My neighborhood has a lot of hills too and it can be strenuous especially at a brisk pace.

[Anonymous]

I walk and it gets my heartrate up. I walk at 4.2 mph, incline of 9 or 10, and cover 1500 or 1600 vertical feet and 4.5 or 5 miles. It's not really a light stroll for me and it keeps me fit enough. I really don't enjoy other exercise.

[Anonymous]

Yes if it’s an intentional walk for exercise, meaning I’m walking fast and my heart rate is up. A leisurely walk at Target, even though the steps can up, doesn’t count to me.

[Anonymous]

No. Walking is part of ordinary life to get to point A to point B. If I’m not exerting myself, I don’t consider it exercise

[Anonymous]

It is definitely exercise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I remember when I first came to DC, and I lived in an apartment and didn't have a car. Had to walk everywhere. At the time I didn't go to the gym so that was it for exercise. I was shocked at how much weight I lost and the shrinkage of my waistline. So yeah, it's very good exercise!

Definitely exercise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I count it as exercise but not as a workout. When I'm older it will definitely be my preferred form of workout. It's great for you.

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[Anonymous]

Walking is great exercise. I do workout but I really think I’ve been in shape my whole adult life because I walk everywhere all the time. Even when I’m in a phase when I’m not working out, walking keeps me moving.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I rely on it as exercise, after not recovering 100% from orthopedic surgery (ex-runner). I live in a hilly city with some altitude though

[Anonymous]

Absolutely. But it’s a low to moderate exercise for me. It supplements my daily workouts, or I use it for recovery on rest days. But it’s definitely exercise. Just try and get the heart rate up!

[Anonymous]

Yes. Walking is amazing for your health. I lift weights 4x a week and try to walk 5 miles a day. It is so beneficial for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes. Walking is amazing for your health. I lift weights 4x a week and try to walk 5 miles a day. It is so beneficial for you.

This is pretty much me as well. I was a lifelong runner, but in my 40s switched to daily weights and walking with a weekly swim. Wish I had changed routines earlier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes. Walking is amazing for your health. I lift weights 4x a week and try to walk 5 miles a day. It is so beneficial for you.

Same!