Obesity is on the rise and it is indirectly accountable for over 350,000 deaths each year. In 2007, the National Center for Health Statistics of the Center for disease Control and Prevention found that more than 60 % of U.S. adult females have been overweight. These figures are staggering. What a big difference it will make if more folks would give consideration to walking as part of their health regimen. It is free and requires no special tools or clothes. Taking walks is an organic fat burner. Why don't we look at several of the positive aspects of walking for exercise.