What Are METs in the Exercise World?
You’ve probably seen the term METs pop up on fitness trackers or cardio machines. […]
Worst Time to Exercise: Whenever You Can
Why is “whenever you can” the worst time to exercise? This topic was inspired by a woman who, upon being asked “Do you exercise,” answered “When I can.” […]
Non-Weight-Bearing Use of a Walker for Precautionary Support
I’ve written about a woman who uses a walker everywhere “in case” she gets dizzy, despite no orthopedic need; this will harm her eventually. […]
Walking’s Effect on the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease
A study suggests that even modest physical activity — like adding a few thousand steps to your day — could make a real difference in how quickly Alzheimer’s disease develops. […]
Parents Should Demand Fitness for Intellectually Disabled Kids
Why do so many parents let their intellectually disabled kids lead an excessively sedentary life, causing significantly poor fitness and mobility problems? […]
How Faster Walking Helps Black Adults Live Longer
A first of its kind study looked at black low-income adults to explore fast walking’s effect on their health and longevity. […]
How Obese Older Adults Can Walk for Better Mobility, Health
For extra heavy seniors, a slow-down in movement can lead to serious concerns — especially frailty. […]
Everyone Walks, So Why Are Some Older Adults Frail?
There’s a change you can make in walking that can reduce frailty or help delay age related frailty. This change isn’t even big, but the results sure are. […]
Optimal Daily Steps if You Have a Treadmill Desk?
If you’ve been contemplating a treadmill desk to break up hours of sitting, a major international study led by the University of Sydney suggests that walking 7,000 steps a day delivers health benefits nearly on [...]
Hate Exercise? You Don’t Need 10,000 Steps a Day
If the idea of going to the gym or running around the block makes you want to crawl under a blanket—good news. […]
Preserve More Vitamin D Without Sun, Supplements or Weight Loss
You don’t always have to get sunlight or take a supplement to improve your body’s natural production of vitamin D. […]
Want to Walk More? Move to a “Walky” Neighborhood
Areas that are walkable will encourage people to get more walking into their living routine – and more walking is always recommended by doctors. […]
What Can 10,000 Steps a Day Do for You?
Is it worth it to get in 10,000 steps a day? Just exactly how can this benefit your body? And how do you get 10,000 steps a day? […]
Walking Helps Relieve Low Back Pain: How and Why
Here’s how to do walking correctly to help reduce your nagging low back pain. […]
How Much Does Cardio Fitness Cut Death and Disease Risk?
Many people, seemingly the majority of the population, do absolutely no cardio exercise. […]
Can 8,000 Steps a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away?
Walking can be used as a form of preventive medicine. Do not underestimate the power of accumulated steps throughout your day. […]
Does Walking Fast vs. Slow Really Affect Health and Lifespan?
Do you strive for up to 10,000 steps a day? Guess what: Walking slowly vs. quickly really DOES make a difference in health! A step is not a step is not a step. [...]
Treadmill Workout for the Very Plus Size: Don’t Hold On
If you’re very plus size and trying to achieve goals by walking on a treadmill, did you know that holding on will interfere with your goals? […]
Is It Possible to Overdo Walking on a Treadmill Desk?
How much is too much walking on a treadmill desk? Studies are mounting that excessive sitting throughout the day is bad for one’s health. It seems as though the perfect solution is the treadmill desk, [...]
How Much Weight Can You Lose by Walking After Dinner?
Are you trying to lose weight by taking medium or even brisk paced walks after dinner? How well is this working for your weight loss goals? If not much weight is coming off, here are [...]
Does Being on One’s Feet 8 Hours a Day Replace Aerobic Exercise?
Are you on your feet eight hours a day at work and wonder if this can replace aerobic or resistance exercise? Do you feel “exhausted” after your shift and wonder if this means your heart [...]
Pedometers & Weight Loss: Are 10,000 Steps a Day Enough?
Are a pedometer and 10,000 steps every day all you need to lose weight? Will you even be able to maintain the quota of 10,000 steps a day, day after day — and then for [...]
Are People Really too Busy to Exercise or Is This a Myth?
Here’s why it’s only a myth that people, even “today,” are nowhere near too busy to exercise. […]
Bored with Walking? Transition to Jogging without Injuries
If you're bored with walking for exercise, it's probably time to transition to jogging. You can do this without getting injured. Here's how. For many people -- not necessarily overweight -- it's quite uncomfortable and [...]
Want to Lower Stroke Risk? Here’s How Much to Walk
How much must a woman walk every week to reduce her risk of stroke? […]
Aerobics Classes vs. 10,000 Steps a Day for Fitness
Which is the winner? 10,000 steps a day on a pedometer or cardio aerobics classes -- even if they're done only a few times a week? Rethink putting all your eggs in that basket called "10,000 [...]
How Much Walking Lowers Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk?
The human body was meant to walk more than sit around, so it’s no surprise that yet another study shows that walking cuts breast cancer risk in women after menopause. American Cancer Society researchers found [...]
10 Ways to Intensify Your Walking Workouts
There are 10 super ways to make your walking sessions more intense -- and you probably never even considered some of them -- but they truly do work to melt fat and greatly improve heart [...]
Why Exercise Should NOT Be Enjoyable
Exercise should not have to be enjoyable. To expect working out to provide fun may backfire. Here are solutions to trying to find an exercise that's fun. I was inspired to write this article after [...]
Why Doesn’t Knee Replacement Surgery Fix the Elderly Gait?
Since osteoarthritis impairs an elderly person’s walk, why doesn’t total knee replacement surgery usually correct this even though the pain is gone? […]
Can You Be Too Old for Exercise to Benefit Brain Health?
Are you really getting up there in age and wondering if exercise – which you’ve hardly ever done – can still benefit your brain health? […]
How Fast Can Morbidly Obese Influencers Move?
At least one morbidly obese influencer speeds up her exercise videos – obviously to trick followers into thinking she could move faster than she’s actually capable. […]
Why Your Hip Hurts when Walking on a Treadmill
Does your hip hurt ONLY when you walk on a treadmill? […]
Interval Walking vs. 10,000 Steps a Day for Older Health
Which is better for middle age and elderly people’s health: interval walking or 10,000 casual steps a day? What is interval walking? This involves alternating brief periods of intense or challenging walking with periods of [...]
Minimal Number of Daily Steps Needed to Increase Longevity?
Keeping track of your daily step count is crucial if you want to reduce the risk of early death and increase your longevity. […]
Body Image, Planning Your Workouts and Getting the Results You Want
Scheduling your workouts is NOT a sign of poor body image or lack of self-love. Keep scheduling your gym time, treadmill time or fitness video time, whatever your mode of exercise is. Some "self-love" and [...]
Can You Tell a Person’s Health by the Way They Look?
Body positive enthusiasts insist it’s impossible to tell a person’s health and fitness by their looks. […]
Low Back Ache from Hikes: Cause May Be Incorrect Treadmill Use
It’s easy to say that the cause of low back ache after hiking is due to being “out of shape.” But incorrect use of a treadmill can be a contributing factor. […]
Chuze Fitness Won’t Allow Heavy Bag: “Might Intimidate Members”
One of the Chuze Fitness gyms I go to won’t put up a heavy bag because, as a supervisor told me, it might intimidate members or make them feel that their motto of “Less Attitude” [...]
Is It Safe for Those with Osteoarthritis to Walk Briskly ?
If you have osteoarthritis of the knees, does this mean fast walking is off-limits? Must you confine yourself to turtle walking until you get a knee replacement? […]
