SelfGrowth.com articles for Walking

Headaches? Don't Sleep Late On Sunday!

roberta@sunnywords.com — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 1:03:23 pm

If you think a taste of chocolate, a glass of wine, and sleeping late on weekends are harmless vices, think again. Those innocent indulgences are just a few of the most common triggers of headaches. But don't give up hope just yet. It's possible you may be able to enjoy your favorite things ...

Walking Your Way to Wellness

wstoll@comcast.net — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

Walking is one of the easiest, most prescribed cardiovascular exercises you can do. A healthy, active adult should strive for 10,000 steps per day (about 5 miles). A sedentary adult should aim for 1,000 to 3,000 steps per day and gradually increase steps until the 10,000 goal is achieved. ...

Hiking

devi_cloudwalker@hotmail.com — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

I never think or talk about age because I don’t wish my subconscious to have these preconditioned ideas of what to expect when you are a certain age, and this has worked well for me. My body is healthy and supple and I look/act/feel/think much younger than my years. But while appearing years ...

Gait Training Physical Therapy

support@coastrehab.com — Mon, 8 Mar 2010 6:32:26 pm

Many people believe that since walking is something that they have been doing for most of their lives, no one needs to teach them how to walk again after an injury. Unfortunately, most injuries to the spine and lower extremities do alter walking mechanics and can lead to additional disability if ...

Walking for Weight Loss – How to Start Walking

zgfmercado@ymail.com — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:16:56 am

If you are thinking of an effective but less expensive exercise plan to incorporate with your present weight loss program, you can try walking. Walking is great for shedding off those unwanted fats and building muscles as long as you do it regularly and properly. I will show you how you can burn ...

How to Make Any Walk Exciting. Three Tips That Will Help You Stay On Track

jasonstarkmail@earthlink.net — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 6:25:23 am

Have you heard of the expression "Walk in the Park"? It usually means that something was done easily, quickly. But do you sometimes feel that it also tells you that the walk in the park is just boring and not exciting at all? If that is so, how likely is it that you will keep your schedule and ...

Get a Better Workout with Treadmill Incline Sessions

editor@treadmilltalk.com — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 9:22:00 pm

Treadmill incline workouts provide more of a challenge but will increase your overall endurance faster than using the treadmill on a level plain. There are many treadmills on the market that have incline features built in as an option for the consumer to take advantage of getting a better ...

How to Buy a Treadmill - Find the Right Model at the Right Price

editor@treadmilltalk.com — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 9:17:00 pm

Buying a treadmill is serious business. You’re paying good money for a piece of serious exercise equipment that should last you for years and make it easier for you to get a good workout in the comfort of your own home. But many consumers don’t know how to buy a treadmill, so they end up with ...

Power Walking for Aerobic Fitness & Pleasure

bradpaul@propelpublications.com — Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:47:16 am

Many doctors and fitness experts consider power walking to be the perfect way to stay fit. They consider it the perfect exercise because anyone can do it, it doesn’t cause trauma to your joints like running does, and injuries from doing it are extremely rare. They also point out that the human ...

Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- FAQ about Health-Effect Reasons

Kirk.Mahoney@SpryFeet.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:41:18 pm

Here are answers to Frequently Asked Questions -- an FAQ -- about the health-effect reasons for walking 10K steps/day. Q1. "Why should I care about losing excess weight?" If you are overweight and extremely sedentary today and your physician approves your undertaking a 10K-steps/day ...

Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- How to Identify Who Can Benefit

Kirk.Mahoney@SpryFeet.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:37:39 pm

Identifying who can benefit from a 10K-steps/day program is a matter of simply thinking of a health- or emotion-related challenge that can be addressed by such a program and then thinking about who has such challenges. Weight loss: A mildly obese person could eventually walk 10K steps/day and ...

Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- A Checklist for Where to Do It

Kirk.Mahoney@SpryFeet.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 2:21:51 pm

When you are new to walking 10K steps/day, finding locations to reach this daily goal can seem overwhelming. So here is a checklist for where you can walk hundreds or thousands of steps at a time toward your goal. [_] Walk in a shopping mall. Granted, you probably cannot do this every day, ...

Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- When Can You Find Time?

Kirk.Mahoney@SpryFeet.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:17:46 am

You probably have to be creative to find time to walk 10K steps/day. There ARE ways to walk before or after work, although these periods may at first seem tight. There ARE ways to integrate walking into your work day, although many of us lead sedentary work lives. And, there ARE ways to make ...

Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- What-If Questions to Ask Yourself

Kirk.Mahoney@SpryFeet.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 2:57:42 pm

There are many "WHAT IF" questions that you can ask yourself about walking 10K steps/day. Ask yourself, "WHAT IF I were to become inspired to run or walk a marathon or half marathon because I became able to walk 10K steps/day?" Ask yourself, "WHAT IF I were to become pickier about those ...

Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- A Comparison to Running Them

Kirk.Mahoney@SpryFeet.com — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 5:29:09 pm

Walking 10K steps/day can be superior in many ways to running 10K steps/day. "DAILY" IS A CRUCIAL CONCEPT. The body can easily sustain walking 10K steps every day. In contrast, most running programs include rest days and/or cross-training days. This down-time with running makes it harder ...

Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- Five Tips for How to Do It

Kirk.Mahoney@SpryFeet.com — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 4:35:34 pm

If you want to walk 10K steps/day, here are five how-to tips: Tip #1. SOCIALIZE WITH WALKERS. Walking with others -- or at least sharing your walking experiences with others -- as you pursue your goal of reaching and sustaining taking 10K steps/day can be very motivating. To find a group, ...

Turn Your Walk into a Beneficial Workout. . .

sheri@keenfit.com — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 6:24:00 pm

You know how important exercise is & how it effects all aspects of your life…. you’ve been thinking about it long enough & now, you’ve made up your mind – you’re going to get out there & get exercising! You don’t have a lot of time or a large budget & you love the outdoors - so you decide to ...

Live Well Age Well

anitarect@yahoo.ca — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:55:00 am

Live Well, Age Well You can spread expensive crèmes on your face, dye your hair and even get plastic surgery. However, there’s a much more cost-effective and natural way to get an age ‘lift’; it’s called living well. Our physical, mental and emotional habits all contribute to how gracefully ...

The Four Corners of Cardio : The Keys to a Successful Cardiovascular Training Program

eric@onehumanperformance.com — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 1:53:53 pm

For many gym members, the science of their cardiovascular training consists of getting on the treadmill, hitting start, and hoping for the best. Unfortunately, this can lead to instant boredom and minimal results from the program. The best way to enjoy the benefits that cardio training can ...

Walking to School A Fun Way to Get Fit

lisa@northwestmedia.com — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 2:12:58 pm

Many adults have fond memories of walking to school with friends and having little adventures along the way. Today, fewer than 13% of children are developing those memories because the private car has become the transportation of choice. But there are lots of good reasons to get kids ...

Words on Fitness Walking

awareness@somatics.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 1:10:23 am

Fitness walking is the most accessible exercise for people of all ages. However, as people age, general physical problems tend to crop up - pain, stiffness, joint degeneration and loss of balance. This article undertakes to address those issues and to suggest how people might deal with (correct, ...

Par course exercise - outdoor exercise for the whole family

pacsd@aol.com — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 9:02:30 pm

Like solitary sentinels they stand alone in parks, recreation areas, and along countless trails throughout America. Consisting of an assortment of balance beams, chinning bars, parallel bars, and stretching posts in various configurations, these individual exercise stations -- collectively known ...

***Athletes & Training: Controlling Inflammation & Increasing Endurance

christine@christinescleansecorner.com — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 1:57:17 pm

Most athletes know all too well the double-edged sword of post-exercise inflammation. Inflammation is a general immune response to injury in the body that can be triggered by over-training. It ultimately works to mend and strengthen muscles, making them more adaptable to more intense levels of ...

10 Quick Ways to Get Yourself Fit!

janie@jblifecoach.com — Sun, 10 May 2009 11:01:00 am

The energy you expend always comes back. I know this for sure. This is true for all things, including your body. You must nurture it, work it, rest it. If you don't, the energy spent on neglect will eventually turn on you. It's not personal, just physics. I chose not to get up and work out. ...

Backpacking in Developing Countries

jonskysicuna@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 1:19:38 pm

Backpacking is probably the best way to really experience a place of interest. You interact directly with the local people, take part in a cultural celebration, visit interesting religious sites and become a part of the community. The experience will be very much different from domestic hiking ...

Fitness Walking Step by Step

info@alonahreadingcambridge.com — Tue, 3 Feb 2009 11:20:49 pm

Humans are bipedal creatures. We are designed to walk on two legs. Just look at the pleasure on a toddler’s face as he takes his first steps – pleasure that only increases as he learns to use his legs to run, jump, skip and so on. Fitness walking programs were unheard of in “Clan of the Cave ...

Hiking Shoes Versus Hiking Boots - Is It A Question Of Safety?

john.a.steen@gmail.com — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:18:44 am

There is a big debate raging in the world of hiking between those advocating soft-shell hiking shoes versus the traditional, heavier hiking boot. Every hiker knows lightweight-hiking allows you to romp up those steep mountain ascents in good time, but should you switch to shoes for your next ...

Avoid Painful Feet Buy Comfortable Shoes

intouch5@fastmail.fm — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 9:36:46 am

Most of us like shoes that look good. However, should this be at the risk of comfort and injury? There are many styles of shoes that not only look good but also they feel good. It is not necessary to give up one for the other. What To Look For When trying shoes on wiggle the toes to check for ...

What Nature Can Teach Us While Walking

coach_cindie@myself.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 6:15:36 am

I love hiking and being outdoors. While I really love beautiful places I've never seen, and trails to hike that remind me of being a kid and exploring, I am also happy just walking outside in my neighborhood. There is something about taking the time to be outside and observe what is there, that ...

Walking The Labyrinth; Walking The Path

mary@integratedenergyhealing.com — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:19:24 pm

This time of year, with its dark days and long nights, invites silent acts of contemplation. Meditative activities can be especially illuminating during the long, dark days of winter. Some people are drawn to sitting meditation; while others resonate more with walking meditation. Walking the ...

Training To Walk A Marathon

gt@walkingconnection.com — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 6:33:17 am

Training To Walk A Marathon It use to be that people thought "walking" was only for older, overweight and out-of-shape people who couldn't do anything else! No More! Walking has already passed swimming as the number one exercise preferred by adults and as the baby boom generation (of which I am ...

Proper Fitness Walking Technique & Form

gt@walkingconnection.com — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 6:19:15 am

Walking Technique and Form by Jo Ann Taylor To see images of the proper technique, please visit: http://www.walkingconnection.com/Walking_Technique_Form.html By using this time tested and proven technique of walking, you can become more efficient in your stride and confident in your ability ...

Walking Connection Owners - About Us

gt@walkingconnection.com — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 6:09:58 am

The Walking Connection is the brainchild of Jo Ann. Her concept for our program began more than thirteen years ago. It started with personal and professional changes she had made in her own life. Step one for her (no pun intended) was begin living a healthy and active lifestyle. Step two was to ...

While Exercising - Safety & Security Tips

trcarter4@msn.com — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 6:50:13 am

Most importantly > Use common sense WHERE you run (public area with good traffic, well lit area, not on secluded trails alone), know WHO you run with (friends, foes, or dogs), HOW you run (without headsets and against traffic), and WHEN you run (daytime preferred, but not at dusk, dawn, or ...

Hate Exercise? I Found Something You Will Love

marna@thinwithin.com — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:16:27 am

I'll be totally honest...I hate working out. Hate is a strong word, but truly I'm not one of those people who jump out of bed in the morning eager to go for a jog, push massive amounts of weights against my chest or pedal for hours on a bike. I'm just not that woman. True, I used to be ...

Walking For Weight Loss: Secrets To A Successful Walking Workout Plan

info@bestselfhelp.com — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:32:44 am

Walking contains all of the necessary qualities that you need to lose weight and become healthier. It exercises the major muscles and gets your heart rate up, which can, in turn, boost your metabolism and help you lose weight. Starting a walking program is easy, no matter what your age or ...

Walk Your Way Well

healthsystems@msn.com — Thu, 6 May 2010 12:32:06 pm

Rythmic Movement is one of the most relaxing, healing, balancing modes of exercise we can participate in. Riding a horse is an excellent example of rythmic movement, and is used beneficially for accelerating recuperation from brain injury. Equestrian Therapy is a wonderful means to helping ...

Fat-Burn, Interval & Cardio Treadmill Exercise

editor@treadmilltalk.com — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 9:26:50 am

Cardio treadmill exercise focuses on elevating your heart rate up to a certain level without overdoing it. A heart rate monitor is absolutely essential for monitoring your heart rate during your workout. Jogging on the treadmill at a speed/incline that makes you breathe hard without gasping for ...

Effective Treadmill Workouts - Keep Boredom At Bay

editor@treadmilltalk.com — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 6:43:41 am

Do you look forward to your treadmill workouts or is running in place getting to be a bore? It seems like many of us have treadmills sitting in the basement collecting dust after a few months of use. You may have had a hard time staying motivated with treadmill exercise and maybe you didn't ...

Walking – Not Just For Exercise

dragonfly@platinum.ca — Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:47:44 pm

I have just got back from my afternoon walk. And in sunny southern Alberta it really is beginning to feel like spring. I can feel the heat in the sun. What a great feeling. My intention was to walk for 20 minutes as I had some deadlines I had to get back to. I couldn’t make my feet turn ...

Start Your Own Walking Group

irongeezer@hotmail.com — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:46:27 am

The Mayo Clinic has the following suggestions for starting a walking group. Starting a walking group doesn't require much. Simply spread the word and get organized. Soon you'll be walking toward better health. Talk to family members, friends, neighbors and colleagues. You might be surrounded by ...

Fitness Walking

siobhana70@gmail.com — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 7:42:15 am

Many people prefer fitness walking before going to the gym or doing work out classes. But is it really an effective way to get fit and lose weight or even cellulite? Could it be as good as going to the gym? Well, the simple answer is; yes it can. If you walk 30 extra minutes a day you would ...

How Walking Can Make You Lose Weight

terje@w-eland.com — Thu, 1 Nov 2007 8:09:28 am

You might have noticed that, by just changing your diet, you haven't really seen a significant reduction in weight. What the human body needs is a little exercise. Sometimes you can achieve this by a simply changing your lifestyle a bit. For example, you could just get off your couch ...

Running for Beginners

roy@artofperformance.co.uk — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:47:54 pm

I believe running is one of the best and most enjoyable ways to stay in shape. You can do it almost anywhere, it requires minimum kit, you can train in a 101 different ways so it never gets repetitive; and it’s a great way to challenge yourself for the rest of your life! When you can set ...

Mind /body fitness

kevin@selfgrowth.com — Fri, 3 Aug 2007 1:51:23 pm

Chapter 1 Traditional Mind/body 1.1 Being Attentive Reduces Stress Most Americans do not take the debilitating effects of stress seriously. You know that it is important to quit smoking and exercise, but do you take the time to regularly relax? When you finally take the time to relax, do you ...