The Minute-by-Minute Benefits of a Walk
When you head out on a walk, thousands of things are happening in your body, from the muscles in your legs (and core and arms) to your brain, your gut, and your immune and endocrine systems. Here,...
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How to Set SMART Walking Goals
At first glance, walking is a simple habit. Walk at least 30 minutes a day, most days. Easy, right? But anyone who's tried to start that habit knows even one walk a day can be a challenge if you...
How to Spice up Your Walk This Fall
If you've ever been on a walking path at a local park, you may have noticed various fitness stations along the route. These fitness circuits have been around for a few decades for a reason: They...
What Time of Day Is Best for Walking?
Anyone who's gotten up early to walk as the sun rises knows that, while getting out of bed is tough, the energized feeling you get from the walk is hard to beat. The same walk, done in the evening as...
How to Dress for Warm Weather Walks and Runs
Walking or running in the heat can feel terrible — and near impossible to dress for. All that sweat? The potential for sunburn? The chafing? Yikes. But there's good news: Our bodies are awesome at...