Are you someone who finds themselves walking to class with nothing to ponder? The silence is over! Compiled here are a ton of fun facts about walking that you can share with friends and family. Who knows, maybe some of them might decide to improve their health by exercising with you after hearing about the great benefits it can bring!

Here's a lowdown about all the healthy benefits of walking:

• Walking an extra 20 minutes each day will burn off 7 pounds of body fat a year.
• To burn off a single plain M&M candy, you need to walk the entire length of a football field!
• Walking is an effective exercise for maintaining bone density and slowing the rate of bone loss in postmenopausal women.
• Walking is so good for your health that a certain type of catfish actually walks between different bodies of water.

If you're not sure how to get started walking, we have provided many great links on the subject. If you're looking for a few tips on how to enjoy yourself more, you might want to take a look our handy list of 10 important tips.

10 Important Walking Tips

1. Wear a broad brimmed hat and sunglasses, and use a broad spectrum sunscreen SPF 15+ on exposed skin,. Avoid the hottest times of the day, and keep to shaded areas.
2. Wear light, loose, comfortable clothing and well cushioned flat-soled shoes.
3. Always let someone know where you are going and your expected time of return.
4. Walk steadily, concentrating on a steady heel-toe action, letting your arms swing freely by your sides. After a while, you will develop the rhythm and stride most natural for your weight and height.
5. If you are going on a long or strenuous walk, drink water before you start and carry a supply with you, especially in hot weather. A small backpack is useful for carrying water, sunglasses, sunscreen, and other items.
6. If your breathing becomes uncomfortable, slow down, and try not to stop completely if you have been walking briskly. Sudden halting can cause a feelings of dizziness as oxygenated blood drops with gravity away from the brain.
7. In cold weather, a hat prevents heat loss from the head.
8. Avoid walking immediately after meals and don't walk if you have a fever or a bad cold.
9. If you are walking in the dark, wear light colored and reflective clothing so motorists can easily see you.
10. Stretching before and after exercise can help minimize soreness.