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This type of walking is better for healthy aging, according to a new studyThe authors found that high-intensity walking can reverse frailty more effectively than casual walking—here’s how you can add high-intensity walking to your week
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You don’t need an hour to get fit—this beginner walking workout improves heart health in 15 minutesStarting can be the hardest part, but this beginner walking workout makes it easy to get going and want to do it again
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The two stretches I do after my daily walk to relieve tight hips and tired legsJust two minutes of stretching a day has improved my lower-body mobility
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A podiatrist says these are the three most common injuries walkers and runners encounter—here’s how to spot the symptoms and reduce the riskProtect your feet as the miles clocks up
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“If I could only prescribe one exercise to improve walking, this would be it,” says a physical therapistUse this simple exercise to build lower-body strength
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Turn your everyday walk into a workout with this 20-minute speed-walking planAdding faster intervals can boost heart health
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This is the one stretch I recommend to all walkers who don’t have time for a full cool-downStretch your walking muscles and keep your lower body flexible
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Using a weighted vest when you exercise can help preserve muscle and bone density—so long as you follow these four golden rulesWearing a weighted vest for all my workouts for 30 days almost broke me—here’s how you can avoid making the same mistake
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I’m a personal trainer and if you want to strengthen your walking muscles, I recommend these three exercisesFeeling unsteady? Boost your walking stability with just three moves
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The one yoga pose I rely on to help me recover after a long walk or hikeThis pose offers more than just a good stretch
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I tried an 8,000-step walking workout in my lunch break and it helped me feel more alert at work in the afternoonGet your steps in without leaving the house
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Walking in the morning helped regulate my appetite—and it could be because it increased my GLP-1 hormone levels naturallyAccording to a dietitian, there are three reasons my morning walks curbed my appetite
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Strengthen your entire lower body to handle the demands of running and hiking with this six-move workout from a trainer and serial ultramarathon runnerStrengthen, stabilize and protect key joints and muscles to handle the demands of regular running and hiking
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Matt Damon and Emily Blunt’s Hollywood trainer says this is one of the easiest and simplest things you can do to improve your long-term health“Stop trying to go from zero to fit in a matter of weeks,” says Hollywood trainer Jason Walsh
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I average 28,000 steps across a weekend—here’s the stretch I do to avoid tight hips after walkingA physical therapist taught me this 45-second move
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I tried the most popular walking workout video on YouTube and this is what I discoveredFit this fun, 15 minutes of exercise between work breaks and meetings
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An exercise physiologist explains why you should be adding this 10-minute challenge to your daily walk—and how to do it safelyMaking this small tweak to my morning walk has overhauled my cardio fitness
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I tried Tai Chi walking for 30 days to fix my posture—and surprisingly, it also eliminated my daily stress and back painThis five-minute routine had a big impact on my wellbeing
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A yoga teacher says these are the three poses you should do after a long walk to ease muscle soreness and recover fasterRetrain the hips, hamstrings and spine to move through their full range of motion
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A yoga teacher says these are the three poses every walker should be doing to improve mobility and reduce injury riskPracticing yoga can make your uphill hikes feel easier
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If you only have 10 minutes to work out, a trainer says this treadmill session is a great way to burn calories and get your heart pumpingMake the most of 10 minutes on the treadmill with this walking workout
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A personal trainer says these are the four exercises every walker should be doing to build walking strengthGet your muscles ready for longer distances with simple movements that don’t require any special equipment
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Taking awe walks has transformed my wellbeing—here’s why a health psychologist thinks you should try them tooIf you’re bored with your regular walking route, make this one change
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You don’t have to run to get fitter—this 20-minute treadmill walking workout is a great cardio session that’s gentle on your jointsAdd a low-impact challenge to your day in just 20 minutes
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A NASM-certified trainer walks at the same time every day to make exercise a habit—here’s how to follow in her footstepsAn evening walk can help you squeeze regular exercise into your day
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Why I’m going to the gym less and walking moreI’ve had to reappraise my fitness goals—here’s why I’m sticking with steps
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A personal trainer says you can burn more calories on a 20-minute walk by adding intervals—here’s howThis plan will also engage your lower-body muscles and boost your fitness
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If you do one warm-up movement before a walk, an expert trainer says to do this oneBoost your balance and stability while getting your body ready to walk
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I tried this mindful walking trend and found it really improved my moodA sense of focus on my walk helped me to feel calmer and happier
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