How long does it take you to get to the gym? I informally surveyed some friends and most need to drive approximately 15 minutes. Then they go to the locker room, change, do a 1-hour workout, leave, and either come home or go directly to work. So the 1-hour workout in the gym is really around 1:30 on average when you factor in drive time and other stuff. Plus, you're using gas (currently in my area around $3.50 a gallon. Gulp). Per month, assuming you go 5 times a week (OK I'm being a big generous here) you spend an extra 12.5 hours going to and from the gym.
By contrast, to walk, simply step outside and start walking. You may not get the same upper body benefits, but the cardiovascular benefits that you'd get on the treadmill are the same. If you want to run for part of your walk, go for it. Your 1-hour walk is a true 1-hour workout.
Just a little math you can do on your next walk.
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