Scientists have found that brisk walking helps to quit smoking Experts from the University of Innsbruck recently learned that brisk walking reduces cravings for smoking and improves overall well-being in those who temporarily abstain from smoking, reports Ferra. As part of the new study, the researchers conducted three experiments involving 16 smokers. Randomly, people took a 10-minute brisk walk in the fresh air, exercised on an indoor treadmill, or simply sat for 10 minutes. It turned out that the craving for cigarettes decreased in the groups that exercised both indoors and outdoors. The same goes for withdrawal and general well-being. After 10 minutes, the craving for smoking was slightl... [Read more]