When people picture runners, two stereotypes come to mind: First, the ultra-fit, runner who’s in optimal health and seemingly unstoppable; the runner who’s still going to be racing marathons in…
Category: Fitness
What This 1-Mile Walking Test Says About Your Fitness
While a regular walking routine has shown to improve fitness levels, there’s no one right way to do it. Some people choose to walk for a certain length of time…
11 Walking Tips to Lose Weight Faster
If you’re looking for an easy way to lose weight, getting started with a walking program is a great way to do it. It’s low-impact, easy to fit into a…
What’s the Easiest Exercise You Can Do and Still Lose Weight?
To lose fat, you need to burn more calories in a day than you eat (also known as creating a caloric deficit) — and you have to do this over…
10 Walking Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Lose Weight
A consistent walking routine can be an excellent way to get rid of excess belly fat and tone your body. But if you’ve reached a weight-loss plateau, don’t worry. From simply strolling leisurely to omitting…
How Compound Exercises Help Burn More Calories
Few of us have hours to spend lifting weights every day. So when we do strength-train, we need to use that time as wisely as possible, which is why compound…
The Lunge Workout
The lunge is a staple lower-body movement, which directly maps to running, kicking, jumping and even walking. Not only does this foundational movement build a better backside, but the strength,…
10 Ways to Lose More Weight Walking
To be successful with weight loss and keep it off long term, it’s important to create healthy habits that are part of a lifestyle, including walking. Fad diets love to promise quick fixes but usually…
What’s Better For Weight-Loss: HIIT or Incline Walking?
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to weight-loss, and many different science-backed strategies can help you reach your goals. The most important thing is to adopt healthy habits — like drinking more water and moving your body — that…
6 Common Walking Myths, Busted
Walking tops the list for the most popular physical activities with more than 145 million adults (and counting) lacing up their sneakers regularly; it’s also one of the easiest ways…
The 5 Most Underrated Exercises You Should Be Doing
There’s no shortage of exercises you can do to target any muscle you want to work. Just turn to Google and you’ll find lists of the best moves for abs…
How Much do You Really Need to Walk to Lose Weight?
Regardless of age or fitness level, a dedicated walking program coupled with proper nutrition can be an excellent way to lose weight. To do it right and reach your goals, you’ll need to make…