India, May 2 -- Once upon a time, walking was considered a top-tier workout. Simple, pleasurable, uncomplicated. Even a toddler and your grandma could pull it off. It needed no gear other than a pair of shoes (and for Milind Soman, even that was optional). Doctors loved it. Fitness experts approved too.

Then, hustle culture came for walking. Merely putting one foot in front of the other wasn't enough, apparently. One had to optimise their movement with ankle and wrist weights. There were Nordic poles for stability, a new Afghan breathing technique, step counters, desk treadmills, something called the 6-6-6 rule (which Satan didn't invent). Now, there are silent walks, forest bathing walks, mindful walks and Chi walks. This was our last h...