Most of us know that walking regularly—around 7,000 steps a day ideally, ideally—is good for us, but have you ever considered walking faster? If the idea of running doesn’t appeal, or you just want to get more fitness benefits out of your walks, you might like to try increasing your pace. As well as arriving at your destination faster, experts agree that walking faster can be a great way to improve your health. Latest Videos From You may like Marwa Ahmed, a NASM-certified personal trainer, running coach and founder of The BodyMind Coach, says that speeding up makes your heart work harder, strengthens your bones and muscles, and can even help you lose weight. I asked her to explain more about each benefit of walking faster. What are the benefits of walking faster? 1. Cardiovascular health “Your heart pumps more blood per minute and your lungs pull in more oxygen to fuel your muscles when you walk faster,” says Ahmed. “Over time, this sustained effort strengthens your heart, improves circulation and helps lower blood pressure …