Walking is a great social activity - you can walk with a friend or join a club. Or you might prefer the quiet of a solitary walk. Whatever you do, the aim is for comfort and enjoyment while keeping active.

Before getting started see your doctor if you:

• Have been inactive for a long time
• Have a history of heart disease or chest pains
• Have diabetes
• Are very overweight
• Are a smoker
• Have high blood pressure