Somewhere between the collapse of the home-gym bubble and the quiet burnout of high-intensity culture, the oldest exercise in the world became the most fashionable one.
Clinicians have been saying it for a century. The data has not moved. Thirty minutes of purposeful walking, five days a week, drops cardiovascular risk, improves mood, and does more for insulin sensitivity than most wearables can measure.
How to restart
Start with twelve minutes after lunch. Add a minute a day. Do not buy anything. That is the whole article.