Just go for a walk. Go on. Just. Go. For. A. Walk.

That’s what the House of Commons Select Committee on Health have told GPs that they should be telling their patients, according to this report in the Telegraph. Because we are the some of the world’s most lazy people when it comes to physical activity. And because walking is good for health (who needs a gym?). And because practically anyone can do it. And because it’s free. And because you don’t need any special equipment. And because it’s good for the mind. And because you can start now, practically wherever you are. And because the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NIce) has said workers should be encouraged to stand up during meetings, and advised to walk or cycle to events outside their workplace. And because. And because. (Repeat ad infinitum).

Manifesto for living streets, from Living Streets

For sure, all the attention is on UKIP at the moment, what with last week’s by-elections. And it’s true that the next general election isn’t until 2015. But Living Streets has got in early with its manifesto for streets, aimed at making walking safer and easier. It’s a handy primer to the main issues and something that everyone who cares about obesity, health, pollution, safety and quality of life should look at. Not just prospective parliamentary candidates. Read it here. And don’t forget to send a copy to those wannabee MPs.