Walk Faster Or Farther? Which Is Best? Walking is a popular—if not the most popular—form of exercise. In fact, the American Heart Association (AHA) says that for most people, walking is a safe, easy-to-stick-to, low- or no-cost exercise that does not require any special skills or equipment. Dr. Johanna Contreras, a cardiologist at Mount Sinai … Continue reading “Walk Faster Or Farther? Which Is Best?”
Category: Walking
Walking: Do You Need 10,000 Steps?
Walking: Do You Need 10,000 Steps? Hitting 10,000 steps a day was once considered the “gold standard” for daily physical activity. A new study, however, says that people can still reach their physical activity goals and enjoy health benefits with fewer steps. The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology in August, found … Continue reading “Walking: Do You Need 10,000 Steps?”
Walking: What is Silent Walking?
Walking: What is Silent Walking? Mady Maio said she used to do intense cardio workouts that would inflame her body. So, Maio’s nutritionist recommended that she take 30-minute walks instead. Maio said her boyfriend then issued a challenge to walk without distraction—no AirPods, podcasts, music, or anything else. So, Maio decided to take him up … Continue reading “Walking: What is Silent Walking?”
8 Everyday Habits Linked With a Longer Life
8 Everyday Habits Linked With a Longer Life Soaring inflation may be driving up prices in the United States, but there is one thing that is dropping significantly in the country: The life expectancy of Americans. In 2021, the United States experienced the biggest one-year drop in life expectancy since World War II, according to … Continue reading “8 Everyday Habits Linked With a Longer Life”
Walking: Cut Your Risk Of Heart Disease
Walking: Cut Your Risk Of Heart Disease When we think of boosting our heart health with physical activity, swimming, jogging or playing tennis might come to mind at first. But, an activity that is just as effective and beneficial—to both your physical and mental health—is walking. Walking is one of the best workouts around because … Continue reading “Walking: Cut Your Risk Of Heart Disease”
Walking: Start Doing It For The Health Benefits
Walking: Start Doing It For The Health Benefits Al Roker, the popular weather forecaster on NBC’s Today Show, reached a milestone in his walking routine. Roker, who has chronicled his weight loss journey for the past two decades on the morning show, recently walked more than 10,000 steps a day for 210 days straight. With … Continue reading “Walking: Start Doing It For The Health Benefits”