Walking

Staying healthy and fit doesn’t mean you have to run. Learn if walking is the right exercise for you.

Walking for Exercise? 8 Tricks to Make Your Daily Walking Habit Even Healthier

While walking can be as simple as putting one foot in front of the other, your hikes will be even healthier if you keep these tricks in mind.

15 Sneaky Ways You Can Walk More Steps Per Day

The more steps you take, the better. Here are some creative ways to bump up your step count throughout the...


6 Tips to Get the Most Happiness From Your Daily Walk

These changes to your walking routine could ease stress and anxiety and boost your mood. Here's how to do it...


Walking This Number of Minutes Will Boost Your Mood

How long should you walk to feel better? You can reap the mood-boosting rewards of exercise in less time...


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Can’t Take 10,000 Steps a Day? Do This Instead

For days when it's not feasible to cram in the recommended 10,000 daily steps, this walking tip has got...

14 Benefits of Walking for Just 15 Minutes

Walking is great for weight loss, but the benefits go far beyond—from higher energy and better mood to stress relief,...


Which Side of the Road You Should Walk On

Don't turn a healthy habit into a safety risk. Walk on the correct side of the road and follow these...


16 Easy Ways You Can Lose Weight Walking

Walking may be the most popular form of exercise, but that doesn’t stop it from getting a little boring. Challenge...


The Way You Walk Can Predict Your Risk of Death from Heart Disease—Here’s Why

The quicker you are at this healthy habit, the more likely you won't suffer from the leading cause of death...


Walking Could Burn More Fat Than Running—but Don’t Get Too Excited

The "fat-burn" setting on your treadmill doesn't tell the whole story.


This Man Lost 50 Pounds Making One Simple Change

Here's how one man turned a personal tracker into weight loss success, one step at a time.


10 Reasons You’re Better Off with a Pedometer Than That Fancy Fitness Tracker

Fitness trackers are all the rage, but a simple, inexpensive, pedometer may be all you need to achieve your fitness...


Joining a Walking Group? 10 Tricks to Keep it Interesting

You've got a great group of walkers and everyone is enthusiastic, at least in the beginning—but motivation wanes if you...

8 Easy Strategies to Use Walking for Weight Loss

If you're trying to get in shape, you don't need to start off doing CrossFit or other types of intense...


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What’s Your Walking IQ?

Test your walking knowledge: Whether you're strolling for exercise or for weight loss, you'll learn the benefits of walking with...


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Rise Up Against Sitting Disease

22 easy ways to add healthy movement to your everyday routine.


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How to Get Things Done While You Walk

Although there is great benefit to turning off your mind on a solitary walk, some days that’s just not possible.


8 Best Hiking Pants for Men

You should put some thought into the hiking pants you wear. Here's how to make sure you have the right...


Here’s the Average Walking Speed—and What It Says About Your Health

Walking is an accessible form of exercise for most people. But how fast should you walk to maximize the health...


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How Many Steps Do You Really Need to Walk Each Day to Live Longer?

Learn what the research really says about step counts and your health. Plus, advice from a doctor on activity and...