The other day I got trapped into “click bait” (no pun intended) when my Apple feed had an article about fart walking?! I know… but it is a legitimate term, both NPR and Food Network recently posted about it. Essentially it is a short walk after a meal to help with digestion and relieve gas. That got me wondering about other forms of walking. I am a walker and most days when the weather cooperates, I use my lunch break to take a walk around our “work neighborhood”.

According to Aditva Birla Capital there are five essential styles of walking for improved health.

1. Chi – it a form of walking combined with meditation to help calm your mind
2. Brisk – is what it sounds like, it’s defined as 100 steps per minute
3. Stroll – is essentially what I do, for the most health benefits it’s recommended that you do an hour a day for at least five days out of the week. I would say do what you can, any is better than none. If you don’t move it you’re going to lose it!
4. Nordic- mimics the motion of cross country skiing and is a heavy cardio workout
5. Race – is a competitive form of walking. “The distinctive technique used in race walking involves a straight leg and a heel-to-toe motion. The hips sway from side to side, and the arms move in sync with the legs, creating a fluid motion.”

Whatever you call it just go out there and do it. Who knew there are so many physical and psychological benefits to walking?! Let us know, are you a walker? If so, what kind?