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Person walking briskly outdoors demonstrating healthy walking speed

Walking Speed and Health: What's Your Ideal Pace?

5 min read

The speed you walk matters way more than most people think. Slow strolls? Fine for looking at flowers. But if...

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 Person checking low step count on smartwatch at 9 PM looking disappointed

How to Increase Your Daily Steps (Without Even Trying)

6 min read

My neighbour Kim does zero "exercise." No gym, no running shoes by the door, no motivational quotes on her fridge....

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Walking Posture: Fix These 5 Common Mistakes

Walking Posture: Fix These 5 Common Mistakes

5 min read

Nobody teaches you how to walk. You just do it - which means most people have been doing it slightly...

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Indoor Walking Workouts: Rainy Day Step Solutions

Indoor Walking Workouts: Rainy Day Step Solutions

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Rain hits. Heat's unbearable. You're not going outside. But the steps still need to happen - skipping one day bleeds...

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Person walking with clip-on pedometer instead of smartphone

How to Track Your Walking Progress (Without a Smartphone)

5 min read

Here's the thing about tracking your walks with your phone. You forget it on the counter. The battery dies mid-walk....

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Senior couple walking together outdoors for health & fitness

Walking for Seniors: Safe Steps to Stay Active After 60

7 min read

Look, I'm just gonna say it - walking after 60 is probably the smartest thing you can do for yourself....

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