Miranda Larbi, Strong Women editor

Not a day goes by when I’m not out trying to get in my daily steps. If I’m working from home, I always start the day with a walk in the park (if not a run). On office days, I try to push the team to come out for a stroll around the square mile for some fresh air and snacks – even when I’ve brought lunch with me. And if I’ve not reached 10,000 by the time I finish work, my boyfriend and I will go for a hushed dusk wander before bed.

It’s all about being chronically active. Walking is a lovely thing to do if you’re near green space. It allows time for conversation, the opportunity for creativity and the space to embrace joy. And, of course, it keeps us physically active. But if you walk like me, it’s likely you’re rarely getting out of breath on your daily ramble – and we know that speed is kind of important for reaping all the health benefits of walking.

But I don’t want to walk faster – I want to go at my usual speed but get more out of each outing.

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