– Walking is an easy way to get more exercise and improve your health, often costing next to nothing to do. But there is some fitness gear that can help improve the walking experience. A) What Kind of Walk Are You Doing? – In order to know what fitness gear you might need for your…
Category: Walking Challenge
Why Should You Be Tracking Your Steps?
When it comes to walking more, the idea of walking a certain number of steps every dayis bound to come up. This is not a magical number, it originated as an idea from Dr. I-Min Lee, who is an associate epidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and isalso a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical…
2 Whys when Dealing with Leg Cramps from Walking
– While walking is an easy, beginner-friendly form of exercise, it is not without its risks. Some people experience leg cramps for a variety of reasons, but there are plenty of easy ways to deal with them and not have to skip your regular walking routine. 1.- What Causes Leg Cramps? – Your leg cramps…
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4 Benefits of Walking in the Morning
A common question people ask when they are considering starting a new exerciseroutine is when the best time to workout would be. If you are choosing walking as yourmain form of exercise, there are definitely some unique benefits to doing it in themorning. 1- You Get it Out of the Way First Thing Who wants…
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4 Benefits of Walking in the Evening
– Are you starting a new walking routine and trying to choose between mornings or evenings? Here are some reasons why you might want to walk near the end of your day. 1- Friends or Family Can Join You – When you save your walking for the afternoon or evening, it tends to be easier…
4 Ways to Walk More Indoors
If you want to add more walking to your daily exercise routine, but don’t like walking outside or are stuck inside because of inclement weather, don’t worry! There are many ways to get your steps in from the comfort of your home, or by going to other places where you can walk indoors. 1- Do…
Benefits of Stretching Before and After Your Walks
Walking is an effective way to help increase mobility and improve your overall health and well-being. While walking may seem like a less-intensive exercise when compared to other workouts, it’s still a good idea to thoroughly stretch and warm up before hitting the trail. – The Benefits of Stretching According to Don Lein, PT, PhD…
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5 Health Benefits of Walking Every Day
No matter what your health status is , there is always a good reason to watch your weight. Add walking into your regular routine. If you can, try to walk for at least a few minutes a day, as it has so many different health benefits for you. 1- Walking is Amazing for Your Heart…
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