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4 Easy Exercises for Weight Loss

by Marnie Bii November 13th, 2014| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
The holidays bring excess amounts of good food to the table. You might feel encouraged or required to have a taste of everyone's appetizers, main dishes and after-dinner treats. As a result, your waistline may begin begging for mercy as the pounds pile on. Thankfully, you can mitigate those
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Water Walking

by Bea August 12th, 2013| Cardio, Walking
Summertime workouts are not over yet! Are you getting bored of those road walks, trail walks, and the like? Have you tried walking on water yet? Okay fine, walking through water?

Water walking can be a great aerobic and calorie burning workout. In fact, if done correctly, you can burn
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Better Walking for Better Health

by James Maynard June 7th, 2013| Video
Maximizing your walkout routine can help you lead a healthier, more energetic life while reducing the amount of time spent at the gym. Most of us walk, and many people concerned with their health take hikes through the woods or in urban environments in order to provide exercise. Although
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Snowshoeing vs Walking

by Bea March 25th, 2013| Cardio, Walking
Will the snow ever stop? Maybe not. Well, if it does not, you could switch over your walking workout to a snowshoe powerwalk. Snowshoeing can have major benefits when it comes to going for a walk outside.

A study done by the University of Vermont actually showed that showshoeing about
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Cardio Walk on a Treadmill

by Bea February 25th, 2013| Cardio
Talking effective cardio walks in the winter can be a difficult activity to manage. When there is snow and ice on the ground, and it is cold, it is hard to motivate yourself to go outside and get your workout in; however, if you can go to a gym,
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Incline Walking

by Bea December 7th, 2012| Cardio
Some people  might incorporate incline walking as a part of their cardiovascular workout. While it is true that this could definitely help in the process, you will have to make sure that you are walking properly in order to stay healthy.

Walking on an incline can often offer great benefits.

Can Walking be Considered Cardio?

by Bea September 11th, 2012| Cardio, Walking
When one thinks of a cardio workout, exercises such as running or biking typically come to mind. These are exercises that give your heart, blood vessels, and lungs a workout, and you will most likely put a lot of hard work into your workout.

When it comes to walking, there

Walking Posture

by Bea July 19th, 2012| Walking
So you have been walking for a while, but you can’t seem to pick up the pace. What do you do? I am sure that you have tried a variety of motivators, such as trying to keep to a certain pace or listening to upbeat music, but there are

Walking Products That Don’t Help

by Bea May 24th, 2012| Walking
There are a lot of products that are marketed towards walkers and helping them train for their walks; however, there are some that might not be as helpful as you think.

The biggest promises that should not be taken seriously are those from the toning shoe advertisements. The promises the

Best Cities for Walking

by Bea May 3rd, 2012| Walking
It is hard to get your daily fitness routine in if you live in a place that does not motivate you to get outside. Coming from personal experience, I know that I do not like to get my workout in in an area where I constantly have to pay

Shin Splint Pain

by Bea April 23rd, 2012| Walking
Have you ever had a pain in your shins that feels like it's ripping vertically through your shin? If you answered  yes, then you probably know what shin splints feel like.

Many people get shin splint pain when they first start a new walking program. I don't just mean a

Sand Walking

by Bea March 27th, 2012| Walking
This past week I had the amazing opportunity to visit the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado. These dunes are the highest dunes in North America. Our first intention was to check out the dunes from afar-- after all, we still had at least 3 hours of

All health and fitness information is provided for educational purposes. Please consult with your physician before beginning any exercise regimen.