Fitness dance can be a fun, exciting and low-impact complement to an exercise walking routine. Get creative and mix up your fitness routine to include something other than just your daily walk or jog.
How to overcome muscle pain and soreness from walking
It’s common to experience sore muscles after walking for fitness, but most minor muscle pain and stiffness can be overcome by rest and at-home remedies. Soreness often comes after increasing your activity level, but one long or intense walk can be enough to trigger sore muscles. While soreness may be a sign that you’re walking… Continue reading How to overcome muscle pain and soreness from walking
Should you walk differently for weight loss vs exercise?
Walking is great for exercise and for weight loss, but the strategies you’d use for each may be different. You’ll see more progress towards your goal if you design your walking routine for exercise or weight loss specifically.
How long do you need to walk for effective weight loss
The steps you take in the critical brisk walking zone are the most impactful for weight loss, though more steps are almost always better. A few medium length, intense fitness walks can be your most efficient path for weight loss.
6 surprising high-calorie drinks that are just as sugary as cola
You know soda is unhealthy, but these 7 unexpected drinks have more calories than cola and often more sugar too! Swapping out soda is usually a good idea, but swapping to a sugary, high-calorie drink can be almost as bad for you.
Prevent injuries and fight pain by with a warm up and cool down every walk
A proper warm up and cool down routine will help prevent injuries and allow you to walk faster and longer, which can get you more steps. The extra few minutes you’ll spend will pay off in the form of more steps, less pain, and happier walking!
How to make walking laps a fun step boost that can save your knees
Walking laps on a track or walking path can help you walk faster and burn more calories, while being easier on your knees and other joints. The rubberized surface of most walking tracks is softer and easier on your joints than concrete or asphalt, too!
Are these 10 step tracking mistakes derailing your walking routine?
Don’t let these 10 common step tracking mistakes keep you from getting the most health benefits from your walking routine. Become an advanced walker by not trying to make up for missed steps and 9 other step tracking mistakes that even experienced step trackers can make.
Your walking surface matters – How to avoid joint pain and injury!
The right walking surface can make your walks even lower impact on your joints, while the wrong surface can add stress and contribute to injuries. Softer surfaces are usually easier on your joints, but many soft surfaces can get slippery or don’t give even footing. While you often don’t have much of a choice of… Continue reading Your walking surface matters – How to avoid joint pain and injury!
Why step tracking is absolutely critical to maximize benefits of walking
To get the most out of a fitness walking routine, it’s critical that you track your steps and review your progress over time. ou’ll be more motivated to walk, and you’ll be able to break past plateaus by identifying what’s going wrong and how to fix it.
