If the idea of pumping iron in a sweaty gym fills you with horror, then you’re in luck.
Because, according to new research, regular brisk walks are more effective for keeping the weight off anyway.
Researchers from the London School of Economics and Political Science analysed data about how much people exercise from the annual Health Survey for England between 1999 and 2012.
They found that people who walked regularly for more than 30 minutes had lower BMIs and smaller waists than those who did more vigorous exercise, such as jogging, cycling or going to the gym.
The effects were particularly strong for women, and both men and women over the age of 50.
‘We show that individuals who… Read the full story