- How far and how fast you walk is not an issue in the beginning.
 Recommendations:
- Walk 10+ minutes on 5+ days a week.
- Walk briskly, and with a purpose.
- Work your way up to 30+ minutes on 5+ days a week.
- Fitness level does not matter. Simply get off the couch.
- Walking can be done with one piece of equipment - good walking shoes.
- Begin with the end in mind. Good health and happiness will result from placing one foot in front of the other on a regular basis.
- Enlist support. Enlisting support has been shown to drastically increase your chances of success. Talk about the fact that you’re walking. Others will ask how it’s going, which keeps you motivated.
- Walking can be done in groups or alone. You can decide on a daily basis which one suits you.
- Don’t let the weather stop you from walking. Explore and find your favorite walking routes for both sunny and rainy weather.
- Walking can be done to music, to nature, or to conversation. Your mood can help you determine what is enjoyable on a given day.
- Sign up for a walking event like a 5k, 10k walk, or the Honolulu Marathon. Just remember you don’t need to walk a marathon to be healthy.
- Join a walking club. Commit to at least one group workout a week.
- Plan a walking or hiking vacation (and get in shape for it).
- Make walking a part of your routine. Walk to work, walk during breaks, take the stairs, walk the kids to school, etc. There are so many opportunities to include small 10+ minute walks into daily routine.
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