How Improving Strides Improves Walking Fitness
Walking seems like a pretty basic human movement. After all, it's one of the first major motor skills we learn, and we all know walking more — getting in those 10,000 steps per day — is...
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How Arm Swing Affects Your Walking Efficiency
It's tempting to think walking is simply putting one foot in front of the other. In reality, the process of walking is a coordinated effort from the entire body, from the feet up to your head,...
How to Improve Your Confidence on a Bike
Lots of people are starting to bike in record numbers. And anyone who has ridden a bike knows there is plenty to worry about. From heavy traffic to high downhill speeds to potholes, knowing what to...
4 Reasons Your Hamstrings May Feel Tight
Anyone who’s ever run or played sports is probably familiar with the feeling of tight hamstrings — an unpleasant, sometimes painful tension in the back of the legs. However, the phrase...
8 Common Walking Mistakes That Lower Your Calorie Burn
Just 30 minutes of walking a day has been shown to help reduce stress, improve mood, increase bone density and more. But turning a walk into a workout — and amping up the calorie burn —...