3000 Extra Steps a Day

The National Campaign for Walking. A comprehensive and official source of information and advice on the benefits of walking. Links to official partner organisations providing professional information and free services. Reviews of the best books, equipment and clothing to assist you in all your walking needs. Advice and information from Sir Muir Gray and his Walking Cure. Find out about The Campaign for Walking's aim: to get the nation walking an extra 3000 steps a day.

Walking and recovery from illness

Walking is now commonly recommended by doctors as part of recovery from illness or post operative. For example using walking as an exercise therapy can improve long term conditions such as for people with peripheral vascular disease11.