India, Jan. 2 -- The new year has begun, and if your commitment to the gym is already starting to falter, it may be time to go easy on yourself. The key to avoiding a sedentary lifestyle is to simply ensure that your body is getting some form of physical activity every day, and then later you can build up. While hardcore gym workouts do offer several health benefits, from enhanced endurance to targeted muscle group strengthening, it is vital not dismiss simple activities like walking, which can be just as effective.

Dr Amir Khan, a general practitioner working in the UK-based National Health Service, revealed the 5 health benefits of walking in an Instagram post on January 1.

He also emphasised the need to reshape our perspective on wal...