In the amounts commonly done by adults, walking (a moderate–intensity and low-impact activity) has a third or less of the injury risk of running (a vigorous-intensity and higher-impact activity). The ...In the amounts commonly done by adults, walking (a moderate–intensity and low-impact activity) has a third or less of the injury risk of running (a vigorous-intensity and higher-impact activity). The risk of injury to bones, muscles, and joints is directly related to the gap between a person’s usual level of activity and a new level of activity.
The available scientific evidence suggests that adding a small and comfortable amount of light- to moderate–intensity activity, such as 5 to 15 minutes of walking per session, 2 to 3 times a week, to ...The available scientific evidence suggests that adding a small and comfortable amount of light- to moderate–intensity activity, such as 5 to 15 minutes of walking per session, 2 to 3 times a week, to one’s usual activities has a low risk of musculoskeletal injury and no known risk of severe cardiac events.
