Walking for Health and Fitness

The hardest part of any fitness journey? Taking the first step. In this episode of the Walking for Health and Fitness podcast, we explore why starting small is the secret to building a walking habit that lasts for life.

Discover how just 10 minutes of walking can change your body, boost your mood, and spark a powerful mindset shift. We’ll break down how walking triggers feel-good chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, reduces stres...

I discuss walking and its positive effect on blood circulation in the legs. 

Part 1: Walking’s positive impact on circulation Part 2: Increased Blood Flow and the Effects on the Veins Part 3: Walking and Adaptive Remodeling of the Leg Veins

Walking benefits blood circulation in the legs by engaging the leg muscles in rhythmic contractions, acting as a natural pump that facilitates the flow of blood back to the heart. This muscle ac...

Welcome to a journey of happiness, walking, holistic health, joy, and well-being! In this Walking for Health and Fitness podcast, Therapist Diane Lang guides you through the transformative practice of happiness through walking, mindfulness, and gratitude, exploring holistic health realms. 

Dive into the secrets of cultivating happiness through Positive psychology mindful steps, and discover how this simple yet powerful practice can...

I speak with Fitz Koehler, fitness professional, race announcer, and breast cancer survivor. We discuss her book, My Noise Cancer Comeback. 

Fitz goes into great detail in describing the seriousness of her breast cancer spreading like wildfire. Just six weeks earlier, she had a clean breast cancer scan. She holds nothing back in detailing the brutal effects chemotherapy took on her body. The Power of adrenaline and having a passion...

Walking can significantly increase your enjoyment of working by improving your physical and mental well-being, which, in turn, positively impacts your attitude and engagement in your tasks.

My guest Urmi Hossain is a busy career woman working in the financial sector. Urmi is a speaker, Advocate for Woman's Empowerment, YouTuber, Blogger, and a Fitness Enthusiast who uses wal...

AFIB and Walking: Managing the Anxiety of Atrial Fibrillation. Walking for Health and Fitness podcast episode 16 invites you to step towards a healthier heart and a calmer mind. Guest Danny, Big Northern Bear, discusses his AFIB, diagnosis, treatment, and how walking plays a vital role in getting and staying healthy.  This podcast is your trusted companion on the journey to understanding and managing atrial fibrillation (AFib). 

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If you love staying active and making the most of your daily walks, you've come to the right place. In this video, we're about to unleash 75 things to do while walking. Whether you're strolling through a serene park, pounding the pavement in the city, or exploring the great outdoors, our list is packed with engaging activities to elevate your walking experie...

In this comprehensive podcast on stretching for health and fitness, we delve into the transformative benefits of incorporating stretching routines into your daily life. Whether you're an avid fitness enthusiast or simply looking to improve your overall well-being, this video offers valuable insights on Dynamic and Static stretching to help you unlock the full potential of stretching. Discover how regular stretching can enhance flex...

Managing your time effectively allows you to prioritize physical fitness, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Walking, as a form of exercise, complements time management by providing numerous health benefits, aids in habit formation, gives you educational and self-development time, and allows you the time to think things through so you get it right the first time.

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The Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast episode 12 celebrates my mother and the 10 Life Lessons I learned from her.

In this heartfelt podcast, I reflect upon the invaluable life lessons my mom instilled in me. Join me as I delve into the essence of "Mom's Unforgettable Wisdom: 10 Life Lessons That Shaped Me." From imparting essential values to offering guidance during difficult times, my incredible mom has been my greatest teach...

Self-care, Walking, and Your Well-being: 10 Health Benefits of Self-care

Self-care refers to a set of deliberate and proactive activities and practices that you engage in to promote your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It involves taking intentional steps to care for yourself and maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Self-care can encompass a wide range of act...

I talk about how to perfect your walking form with STEPS and why walking good form is essential, and I’ll give you my STEPS acronym you can easily remember that will give you the perfect walking form.

The proper walking form is vital to your health and fitness. You’ll walk with less effort, breathe more deeply to take more oxygen into your respiratory system and reduce your ri...

Habits and routines are both ingrained patterns of behavior that we adopt in our daily lives, yet they differ in their underlying nature and formation.

In Walking for Health and Fitness podcast episode 9, you will learn

1. The difference between habits and routines.
2. Five steps to turning a routine into the habit of walking.
3. You’ll learn to apply what I call my “small steps” t...

In this episode, we discuss 10 Ways to Hold Yourself Accountable to use walking as a way to get in shape and stay in shape.  Continue listening so you can easily learn and implement these accountability actions.

You will experience these five benefits by holding yourself accountable:

1. Greater self-awareness. You’ll have an easier time finding p...

Do you find it difficult to stick to your fitness goals? Are you constantly searching for motivation to stay active?

Well, you're not alone. Many of us struggle with holding ourselves accountable to our fitness routines. But what if there was a simple and effective way to change that?

Through my walking experience and interviews I conducted for my W...

Get ready to set a long-term goal to keep you fired up and walking for years to come and a short-term goal that you can accomplish quickly. We all need wins every day, and having short-term goals gets you more wins. Winning is contagious; the more you win, the more you are inspired to win.

“By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming ...

When you know your life's purpose, it becomes easier to focus on where you are going, what matters the most in your life, and what decisions are aligned with your goals.

Knowing why it’s important for you to begin a program to get in shape and stay in shape makes you committed and passionate about reaching your goals.

Having a purpose will help you ...

13 Benefits of Walking Every Day

Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far. - Thomas Jefferson

Consistency is the theme of this episode of Walking for Health and Fitness. Specifically, how can we develop the habit of getting out the door every day to enjoy the benefits of a daily walk, and why should we do that?

This episode is about a 10 Minute Time Test. A self-diagnostic health test you can and should perform at least once a month.

Download: Fitness Walking and Bodyweight Exercises, Chapters 1 & 2

Walking speed is a powerful indicator of vitality: Walking speed studies shows that a person's pace, along with their age and gender, can predict their life ex...