Walking is one of the best exercises for getting and staying fit. It is relatively easy to do, a self-paced activity and done consistently, can help reduce many medical maladies...but don't take our word for it.

Check out these 6 leading health and fitness related media web sites for their opinions.

Then put down your mouse, lace up your boots or sneaks and hit the road for a little right... left... right... left!

JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association - Technical proof. Read the abstract of their study here. (Scientific Study Results)

Your Podiatrist Talks The Walk - Information From The American Podiatric Medical Association (Medical Society)

Better Homes and Gardens - Who'd a thunk it??? Four great articles here.

WebMD.com - One of the best sites for all things healthy - Walk this Way

Shape.com - Beat Winter Weight Gain. Calories in, calories out!

Body Trends - FitAdvisor, Gregory Florez helps get you started.