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 Person ready to begin 7-day walking challenge with pedometer clipped on

Start This Week: 7-Day Walking Challenge for Beginners 40+

6 min read

You've been thinking about walking more. Saying you'll start next month. Next week. Monday for sure. Monday comes and goes....

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Why Pedometers Beat Smartwatches for 45+ Walkers

Why Pedometers Beat Smartwatches for 45+ Walkers

6 min read

Everyone's pushing smartwatches. Fitness trackers. Apps everywhere. But if you're over 45 and just want to know how many steps...

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Walking Routes and Trail Guide: Finding Great Places to Walk

8 min read

Walking the same route every day gets boring. Really boring. Your brain checks out. Your motivation dies. Then you stop...

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Person experiencing knee pain during walking workout

Walking Injuries: Prevention & Recovery Guide

7 min read

Walking's supposed to be the safe exercise. Nobody thinks about blowing out a knee on a walk like they do...

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How to Choose Walking Shoes: The Complete Buyer's Guide

How to Choose Walking Shoes: The Complete Buyer's Guide

5 min read

Bad shoes wreck walks. Completely. Your feet hurt. Your knees start complaining. Your back joins in. Then you think you're...

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Person walking safely in hot summer weather with water and sun protection

Walking in Hot Weather: How to Walk Safely in Summer

5 min read

Summer's supposed to be prime walking season. Longer days. More daylight. Except the heat makes it miserable. Too hot &...

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