THREE KEY FACTS: Walking is good for you; research shows it improves your bone and muscle health, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, lowers your blood pressure, and releases stress-reducing endorphins. In 2022 and 2023, just 46.5% of adults in New Zealand met physical activity guidelines - at least 2.
5 hours a week - according to the Ministry of Health. Google Trends data shows increasing search interest in walking pads and home treadmills in the years since the Covid-19 pandemic. Bethany Reitsma is a senior writer at the Herald.
OPINION Is a walking pad or foldable treadmill worth investing in for your fitness? Bethany Reitsma tested one for a month to see if it would make it easier to fit in some cardio without leaving the house..
