Latest Walking Posts
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How to add 2000 daily steps (and burn 100 calories or 1 lb/month!)
Adding 2,000 extra steps in your day can burn 100 calories or more, get you almost an extra mile of walking, and help you reach your daily recommended activity goals. These 30 tips will get you more steps throughout your day so that hit those extra 2,000 steps per day.
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Hot weather walking – exercise & get your steps in the summer heat!
While heat and humidity can make it tougher to get out and walk, the longer days make summer a prime time of year to hit a new, higher step goal. Stay cool, walk at the right time of day and have an indoor walking backup plan and you’ll have no problem getting summer steps.
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Changing your Pacer Units (miles/km) – a guide for Android & iOS
Need to change the units in Pacer? (miles/lbs to km/kg)? It’s quick and easy to change to the unit types you need. Here’s how!
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Eat a healthy breakfast for weight loss, plus 8 swaps to cut breakfast calories!
A healthy breakfast has been shown to help you maintain a healthy weight while powering your daily walk. Eat a better breakfast by swapping out common high-calorie, high-sugar breakfast foods for these tasty lower-cal options.
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What your average walking speed says about your health (and how long you’ll live!)
Your walking speed might be able to predict your lifespan! Learn the average walking speed by age, what your walking speed can tell you about your health, and how to walk faster for more health benefits.
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A 30-minute walking workout for a fun, intense, efficient walk!
Burn calories, improve your fitness and hit your daily recommended walking goals with this 30-minute walking workout. If you get creative, you can find 30 minutes in your day!
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Hand and ankle weights – why you shouldn’t weigh down your walks.
Walking with hand or ankle weights burns slightly more calories per hour, but it actually puts stress on your joints which can lead to soreness, joint damage, and injuries! Instead, build strength and flexibility safely.
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Why you should walk for cardiovascular health and keep your heart healthy!
Walking is the most recommended form of cardio for its heart health benefits – both for people dealing with cardiovascular disease and those looking to prevent it. These safe walking tips will help keep your heart strong with less risk.
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6 High-Protein Pre-workout Meals to Eat Before a Walking Workout
When it comes to pre-workout meals or snacking, it’s good to keep things light and easy. Here are 6 great pre-workout treats that you can eat on-the-go or whip up in minutes. They’re perfect to fuel your next walk, jog or gym session!
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7 Low-Impact Exercises (plus walking!) to Get Active Safely & Burn Calories
Low-impact exercises give you a cardio workout with less impact on your joints, which is great for seniors and people with long-term injuries or health problems. The best low-impact cardio exercise you can do is actually walking!