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You don’t have to run to get fitter—this 20-minute treadmill walking workout is a great cardio session that’s gentle on your joints

You don’t have to run to get fitter—this 20-minute treadmill walking workout is a great cardio session that’s gentle on your joints

When many people resolve to get fit, they decide to launch straight into running. Running is great and all, but it’s demanding and jumping in feet first can leave you saying never again. David J Sautter, a NASM-certified personal trainer at WalkFit tells Fit&Well that walking is great if you want to increase your activity levels. “Performed regularly, it improves your cardiovascular health without putting too much strain on your heart and joints, making it a relatively risk-free form of exercise,” he says. Latest Videos From “It places less stress on your joints than higher-impact exercises such as running and can be adapted to suit a wide range of ages and fitness levels.” “I recommend combining changes in speed and incline. This helps increase the session’s intensity while keeping it low-impact and accessible to most people.” You may like Sautter recommends you spend a few minutes warming up to gradually increase your heart rate and prepare your muscles and joints for the movement. He says the following workout is challenging but achievable. If you struggle …