Treat yourself
Listening to music or a podcast as you stroll can provide the perfect escape, which is exactly why it's one of our #Try20 tips.
Why not create your own 20-minute playlist? Here’s one we created to inspire you...
Walk This Way, Run DMC and Aerosmith
Walking on Sunshine, Katrina and the Waves
Walk on the Wild Side, Lou Reed
Walking on Broken Glass, Annie Lennox
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles), The Proclaimers
Remember, if you're walking with headphones in, be mindful about what's going on around you. Happy listening!
Some irrefutable facts
94%
People who say that 'green exercise' like walking improves their mental health.
71%
People who experienced a decrease in depression levels after going for a walk
45%
Patients diagnosed with major depression who no longer met the criteria for depression after exercising three times a week in a supervised group setting.
This compared to...
47%
Patients who were prescribed antidepressants.
That’s right: exercise is as good as medication to combat depression.