When a near-fatal accident left former Country Walking editor GUY PROCTER broken, lost and grieving a life he could no longer live, it was walking that led him back to health, purpose, and joy.

THE REAL SECRET TO GETTING AND STAYING FIT IS ABOUT TAKING (IMPERFECT) ACTION. PUSH YOUR BODY LITTLE AND OFTEN TO BECOME STRONGER, FITTER AND MORE FLEXIBLE

Don’t consider yourself athletic? You don’t have to be super-sporty to get the most out of exercise. Just as long as you’re moving your body for at least 150 minutes per week, you’re not only helping

There’s more to a stroll than simply getting from A to B

(Or, why doctors keep telling us Walk1000Miles should be on prescription)

Working out is probably the last thing you feel like doing when you’re down or exhausted, but a blast of movement can be just what you need to feel lighter and brighter. ‘Exercise can play a big role