News Summary

• U.S. government guidelines note that adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week.
• The release of the endorphins while walking will help boost mood and overall mental state.
• People with chronic lower back pain and knee pain can benefit from a regular walking regimen, said Tyler Moldoff, a physical therapist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
• If you’re not quite ready to maintain a fast walking pace for all 30-plus minutes of your walk, consider incorporating a faster pace at select times during your workout.