In news that will delight every gym-avoider, the fittest 56 year-old we know, Di Westaway, swears by the humble stroll.
The woman who regularly scales cliffs and holds the record for the world’s highest handstand is happiest with her feet firmly planted on the ground.
Whether it’s trekking to Everest base camp or simply stretching your legs after work, she says walking is the best exercise women can do.
So don’t waste your snazzy new active wear on brunch, grab the girls and hit the walking track.
Listen: Di raves about the many benefits of walking on the I Don’t Know How She Does It podcast.
The Sydneysider has made a living out of getting women to walk with their girlfriends. Whether it’s through charity walk Coastrek or her business Wild Women on Top, Di wants to empower women by creating life-changing adventures that get them walking in nature.
Walking has obvious health benefits but the boons extend far beyond just fitness.
“It’s a very time efficient way of ticking a number of boxes,” the author of Natural Exhilaration says.