Horsham District Council is urging its residents to don their gym clothing and take part in more physical activity.

It is promoting a scheme titled Health Walks, which has been running for over ten years, the West Sussex County Times reports.

Under the scheme, over 200 guided walks are organised across the Horsham district and they accommodate for people of all ages and all levels of fitness.

The council highlights that walking has many benefits, including preventing heart disease, reducing weight and improving co-ordination and flexibility.

Organised walks take place in the district every Saturday and Sunday and there are many that are also held throughout the week.

Earlier this week, Dr Rachel Thompson, deputy head of science at the World Cancer Research Fund, said that walking is a great and inexpensive way for people to keep fit.

She also recommended people to take up running or a sport that they enjoy playing.

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