<![CDATA[ Latest from Fit&Well in Walking ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ If you plan to hike this summer and want to avoid knee pain, a walking coach recommends following this four-week treadmill walking plan ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/treadmill-incline-walking-plan/ Kvx4y9isXmXDpTBe5jZRjN Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:35:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Over 50 and worried about falling? This quick test used by physical therapists reveals your risk—here’s how to try it and improve your balance and mobility ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/over-50-and-worried-about-falling-this-quick-test-used-by-physical-therapists-reveals-your-risk-heres-how-to-try-it-and-improve-your-balance-and-mobility/ 8r7degeoqaQZL85aW2cfo7 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:35:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Barefoot walking can strengthen your feet and improve your balance—the best barefoot shoes I’ve ever tested are now 37% off ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/barefoot-walking-can-strengthen-your-feet-and-improve-your-balance-the-best-barefoot-shoes-ive-ever-tested-are-now-37-percent-off/ eE66UbB9KY3fDKdgqCGpc4 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:03:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked an expert trainer how to make the most of a 20-minute walk and he shared this walking workout ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/i-asked-an-expert-trainer-how-to-make-the-most-of-a-20-minute-walk-and-he-shared-this-walking-workout/ e2Sr3xTAkGSGRowwFm8BVj Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test walking shoes for a living and I haven't found a pair of Hokas I wouldn’t wear again—here are my picks from the Hoka sale section ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/collection/exercise/walking/i-test-walking-shoes-for-a-living-and-i-havent-found-a-pair-of-hokas-i-wouldnt-wear-again-here-are-my-picks-from-the-hoka-sale-section/ c3zjryAqTwYUHp3NG6jVDE Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've tested more than 50 pairs of walking shoes and the very best for waterproofing is now up to 50% off ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/ive-tested-more-than-50-pairs-of-walking-shoes-and-the-very-best-for-waterproofing-is-now-up-to-50-percent-off/ 6nwuv4twLNAVvSGEjadPb5 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Improve your balance with these four simple podiatrist-recommended moves ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/improve-your-balance-with-these-four-simple-podiatrist-recommended-moves/ 8MiYbeDAxNAEWaARAdwB4b Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A walking coach says these three moves will help you build lower-body strength and avoid hiker’s knee ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/a-walking-coach-says-these-three-moves-will-help-you-build-lower-body-strength-and-avoid-hikers-knee/ S7yaxNPy8oFEWtuz6693pH Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Save up to 77% on Skechers with my top 28 picks from its outlet sale ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/collection/exercise/walking/save-up-to-77-percent-on-skechers-with-my-top-28-picks-from-its-outlet-sale/ BfE5S6b6isPxYPjbAagoaK Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:23:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I walk 100km a month testing walking shoes and my favorite budget-friendly shoe is now under $60 ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/i-walk-100km-a-month-testing-walking-shoes-and-my-favorite-budget-friendly-shoe-is-now-under-usd60/ fVMA9MUFEjbGpfABvvj6yZ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A walking expert says you can tell if your walking puts you at risk of injury by looking at the soles of your shoes ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/a-walking-expert-says-you-can-tell-if-your-walking-puts-you-at-risk-of-injury-by-looking-at-the-soles-of-your-shoes/ jXJWZWcWGhrsTJ7xq3RsHP Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ An exercise physiologist says more injuries occur when walking downhill than uphill—here’s why and what you can do to avoid them ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/an-exercise-physiologist-says-more-injuries-occur-when-walking-downhill-than-uphill-heres-why-and-what-you-can-do-to-avoid-them/ v62jUFFoEF2twkTgdpUF5j Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been searching for walking shoe deals in the Amazon Spring Sale and my favorite Skechers is an unbelievable 68% off! ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/ive-been-searching-for-walking-shoe-deals-in-the-amazon-spring-sale-and-my-favorite-skechers-is-an-unbelievable-68-percent-off/ XNacfZjQPqsfgs4AuxqGcD Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ No time to meditate? Try this teacher’s favorite walking meditation to feel calmer and more grounded in under 10 minutes ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/no-time-to-meditate-try-this-teachers-favorite-walking-meditation-to-feel-calmer-and-more-grounded-in-under-10-minutes/ vA6XbFS9GfVnJYmB4BYz9n Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Merrell Speed Arc has the support I need to walk 8,000 steps a day—get them now for up to 50% off ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/the-merrell-speed-arc-has-the-support-i-need-to-walk-8-000-steps-a-day-get-them-now-for-up-to-50-percent-off/ GXj7AsGF2UoYGeEa6MQSF3 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want to start walking regularly? A personal trainer recommends doing these three moves before lacing up your sneakers ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/want-to-start-walking-regularly-a-personal-trainer-recommends-doing-these-three-moves-before-lacing-up-your-sneakers/ QgKnNrwMgF32dpxVMpC5qc Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:31:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get up to 54% off the Nike Pegasus 41, but hurry—once they’re gone, they’re gone! ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/get-up-to-54-percent-off-the-nike-pegasus-41-but-hurry-once-theyre-gone-theyre-gone/ W84dMpSU9QGdgN6gQRcz7c Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I walk 100km a month and my go-to Skechers shoes for walking are now up to 61% off ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/i-walk-100km-a-month-and-my-go-to-skechers-shoes-for-walking-are-now-up-to-61-percent-off/ DXmJjFF3N2WAhL9CN4pT4i Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A trainer who specializes in working with seniors says this simple walking workout is the best way to improve cardiovascular fitness and overall health ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/a-kinesiologist-who-specializes-in-working-with-seniors-says-this-simple-walking-workout-is-the-best-way-to-improve-cardiovascular-fitness-and-overall-health/ nTicnj7eGsCEVZU9obLEdk Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:37:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do you get stiff calf muscles after a long walk? A physical therapist recommends trying this stretch as a cool-down ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/do-you-get-stiff-calf-muscles-after-a-long-walk-a-physical-therapist-recommends-trying-this-stretch-as-a-cool-down/ PvtmvKfeUXR8Ls4f4sekf7 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I walk 100km a month in all weathers—my go-to waterproof walking shoes are now 43% off on Amazon ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/i-walk-100km-a-month-in-all-weathers-my-go-to-waterproof-walking-shoes-are-now-43-percent-off-on-amazon/ mqkgZPPnpenZjhBhnooAtf Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:14:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked a podiatrist how people with balance issues should approach walking workouts—he suggested this 30-minute treadmill routine ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/i-asked-a-podiatrist-how-people-with-balance-issues-should-approach-walking-workouts-he-suggested-this-30-minute-treadmill-routine/ 3LrjskwfTQmWCBSkdLuEF Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ An expert physical therapist says you should be doing these two exercises to avoid injury when hill walking ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/an-expert-physical-therapist-says-you-should-be-doing-these-two-exercises-to-avoid-injury-when-hill-walking/ EoEGwEUZZsPycZrd6inxrK Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the most popular 7,000-step walking workouts on YouTube—this was a clear favorite ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/7000-step-walking-workout/ mCZSprN5LvsSeWwxEJH4uP Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:31:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ The REI winter clearance sale is here, with epic savings on outdoor apparel while stocks last—get up to 62% off! ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/shop/exercise/walking/the-rei-winter-clearance-sale-is-here-with-epic-savings-on-outdoor-apparel-while-stocks-last-get-up-to-62-percent-off/ beesQMC8QckHw83xPQctTY Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:07:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Try this trainer’s 20-minute treadmill walking workout if you’re looking for a low-impact way to get fit ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/try-this-trainers-20-minute-treadmill-walking-workout-if-youre-looking-for-a-low-impact-way-to-get-fit/ MoyDRmvJpSFPSXRYTCexqG Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked a physical therapist what the best exercise is for walking—here’s what he recommends ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/i-asked-a-physical-therapist-what-the-best-exercise-is-for-walking-heres-what-he-recommends/ LgRAfFUYsh3QWsWATZUBST Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:18:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you sit a lot, an expert says just five minutes of brisk walking may make a real difference to longevity ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/if-you-sit-a-lot-an-expert-says-just-five-minutes-of-brisk-walking-may-make-a-real-difference-to-longevity/ Bzv7svRL5h9wuFQFZNMkdM Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:19:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ I walk 100km a month and the best shoe I wore in 2025 is now up to $60 off ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/i-walk-100km-a-month-and-the-best-shoe-i-wore-in-2025-is-now-up-to-usd60-off/ K32B9DDYr9uHPNrqyfpm6g Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:48:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you’ve lost motivation for walking in the winter, try going for a color walk instead ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/if-youve-lost-motivation-for-walking-in-the-winter-try-going-for-a-color-walk-instead/ NKmKHNwzZxgjNDBMSmAsz7 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:14:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a Hoka-loving fitness writer and these are my top picks from its sale— with shoes as low as $87 ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/shop/exercise/walking/im-a-hoka-loving-fitness-writer-and-these-are-my-top-picks-from-its-sale-with-shoes-as-low-as-usd87/ hwGt7mkt2E5R8bRSfGEfUk Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:56:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve replaced evening strolls with home walking workouts to keep active in winter—and these are my favourites ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/ive-replaced-evening-strolls-with-home-walking-workouts-to-keep-active-in-winter-and-these-are-my-favourites/ zDmxP8NSGrZioVbaTT7wKj Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:16:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Nike Pegasus 41 is cheaper than I've ever seen it before, but hurry— it’s selling fast ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/the-nike-pegasus-41-is-cheaper-than-ive-ever-seen-it-before-but-hurry-its-selling-fast/ yJwGSRoJnuxPViK22wbvmd Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:39:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ A personal trainer says this simple 20-minute treadmill workout could be one of the most effective workouts that you do ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/a-personal-trainer-says-this-simple-20-minute-treadmill-workout-could-be-one-of-the-most-effective-workouts-that-you-do/ hSDynxWZb2dZC2yWER2wHV Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Prolonged sitting decreases brain blood flow and function, but just two minutes of this light form of exercise can offset the damage ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/prolonged-sitting-decreases-brain-blood-flow-and-function-but-just-two-minutes-of-this-light-form-of-exercise-can-offset-the-damage/ PYP7gG9y79fEUyi4a4Ym8Z Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Walking injuries are common, but an exercise physiologist says you can avoid them by warming up with these two exercises ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/walking-injuries-are-common-but-an-exercise-physiologist-says-you-can-avoid-them-by-warming-up-with-these-two-exercises/ f6Mbtf5sYJNE2waDAMbogU Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get the best Hoka shoe I’ve ever tested for under $100 while stocks last ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/get-the-best-hoka-shoe-ive-ever-tested-for-under-usd100-while-stocks-last/ uVFYE84hrAiQrCit928k99 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:41:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ All you need is a treadmill and these four exercises to improve your balance, coordination and mobility ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/all-you-need-is-a-treadmill-and-these-four-exercises-to-improve-your-balance-coordination-and-mobility/ 7W5DXqjtoe32JUh3cNYa5o Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:30:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get more than $55 off my favorite comfortable Skechers shoe from 2025, now just $74 ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/get-more-than-usd55-off-my-favorite-comfortable-skechers-shoe-from-2025-now-just-usd74/ PbphyBk8Ghjzed6YS7nHUM Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:32:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ A physical therapist says you don’t need to go outside or get on a treadmill to get your steps in—try these four at-home alternatives ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/a-physical-therapist-says-you-dont-need-to-go-outside-or-get-on-a-treadmill-to-get-your-steps-in-try-these-four-at-home-alternatives/ yVinaFwWFeSLaB7db6x7yB Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:29:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried doing mindful walks nearly every day for two weeks—here’s what happened ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/i-tried-doing-mindful-walks-nearly-every-day-for-two-weeks-heres-what-happened/ zym3nrJosnjA6JhoMyrFAG Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:50:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Humans were built to walk—a doctor explains why we all need low-intensity movement and balance work to live longer ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/humans-were-built-to-walk-a-doctor-explains-why-we-all-need-low-intensity-movement-and-balance-work-to-live-longer/ ytzbk5ifXTZZgsVA5QgFb Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test walking shoes for a living and the best shoe I tested in 2025 is cheaper than ever, with up to $60 off ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/i-test-walking-shoes-for-a-living-and-the-best-shoe-i-tested-in-2025-is-cheaper-than-ever-with-up-to-usd60-off/ LyAXC6V66EkV6ABNxpPMcf Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:15:24 +0000 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:15:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Take your treadmill walking workout up a level with this trainer’s favorite workout method ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/take-your-treadmill-walking-workout-up-a-level-with-this-trainers-favorite-workout-method/ cCF35utkkhi8HTUR3fySNA Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:43:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ A physical therapist recommends this 10-minute walking workout to help ease back pain ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/a-physical-therapist-recommends-this-10-minute-walking-workout-to-help-ease-back-pain/ KezumfFApPHXenbfVSFzQN Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:30:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test walking shoes for a living and you can get more than $50 off my favorite shoe of 2025 ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/i-test-walking-shoes-for-a-living-and-you-can-get-more-than-usd50-off-my-favorite-shoe-of-2025/ XxdQqzSmSwMtjhfHwTRArQ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:11:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get up to 65% off the grippiest New Balance shoe I’ve ever tested, with an even bigger discount than Black Friday ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/get-up-to-65-percent-off-the-grippiest-new-balance-shoe-ive-ever-tested-with-an-even-bigger-discount-than-black-friday/ xPb6oF99q3uoMr4u9gAL4d Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A trainer says short sessions can have a big impact and shares a 10-minute treadmill walking workout to prove her point ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/a-trainer-says-short-sessions-can-have-a-big-impact-and-shares-a-10-minute-treadmill-walking-workout-to-prove-her-point/ Ndo8Eay8ciifTFmoyGB33J Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:50:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ A trainer says this 30-minute treadmill walking workout will help you keep active during winter ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/30-minute-treadmill-walking-workout/ MXmLJmjzUL9NR3F8yvx4oT Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:22:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can still get Black Friday prices on my favorite Skechers walking shoe ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/walking/you-can-still-get-black-friday-prices-on-my-favorite-skechers-walking-shoe/ vfUmFXLxKANdctQQ95gWr5 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:45:38 +0000