Walking on trails, roads, grass, inclined or uneven surfaces, or unstable ones like sand or gravel will challenge the muscles of your lower leg, ankles and feet more than on pavement, and they will have to work harder to maintain balance and stability.

Alternate between working at different...

• There are several ways to maximize your muscle-building potential while walking.
• A popular option is to incorporate intervals by alternating between walking at a steady pace and doing a 'power walk', a light jog or a sprint
• You could also pause during your walk to add in some...

Walking is primarily viewed as a form of low-intensity cardiovascular exercise.

It generally does not cause significant changes in either muscle mass or tone.

Walking falls under the category of endurance exercises, which are known to build slow-twitch muscle fibers; the fibers predom...