9 Benefits of a Regular Walking Program. There is so much speculation about how aggressive a regularly scheduled walking program should be in regards to such things as speed, distance, and stride. I heard it said or read somewhere that any amount of walking is beneficial and actually I like that point of view. The reason is if you haven’t participated in a regular walking program you should start out slow and over time increase your speed, distance, and stride. It’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor before starting such a program, especially if you have any health concerns. If you start a regular walking routine, and stick to it, you will be amazed at the fact that before long you will be going longer and faster, and without a doubt you will feel better as well. I guess if I had to come up with a definition for what is considered a healthy walk, I would say it would have to be a minimum of one to two miles at a speed of a mile in fifteen to twenty minutes. Walking is good for people who have health issues or those who are older as opposed to running or jogging. Walking places less stress on the joints in the hip, knees, shins, and ankles. Learn why having a regular walking program has tremendous healthy benefits and why is essential that you pay attention to your feet. This report also touches on taking your workout to the next level. This is a FREE PDF article that can be read on any computer. Reply with the e-mail address you would like the article sent to and it will be on the way in 24 hours and there’s absolutely no obligation.