…Just 30 minutes of exercise is enough for your brain to produce hormones that can help you feel happier, manage your weight, and maintain a good immune system. Of course, this requires a level of movement that can be harder to achieve for people with refractive errors, as blurry vision can increase the likelihood of falling and injury.

It only takes some planning to reap the benefits of a 15-minute walk. We all know the importance of regular exercise and the fundamental impact it has on our mental, physical, and emotional health. Yet, don’t you find that there are days you just don’t have the time for a full workout?

UPDATED: I’ve come up with the top 75 things to do while walking (#29 will truly surprise you). I’ve done all of them and they’ve kept me walking, entertained, and in great shape! It’s a funny thing when I tell people I really enjoy walking, they tell me it’s so boring. Quite honestly, I don’t get that!

For as long as I can remember, I have always been fat. My first recollection was about age 7 when my mother referred to me as "husky" when sizing for jeans

When you’re at the office, it’s likely that your employer has already provided you with an ergonomic desk and chair. These are useful tools in combating back pain when you have a sedentary job. But when you’ve been thrust into working from home, you often have to make do with what you’ve got. Keep reading for tips on how to protect your back and reduce pain and strain as you navigate a remote work environment.

Walking for health and fitness is the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape! Why am I so enthusiastic about walking for health and fitness? Well, I’ll give you 3 reasons; it’s free, it’s easy to do, and it’s easy on your body’s muscles, joints, and bones! And, there’s no question that walking is good for you. Walking is an aerobic exercise, which stimulates and strengthens the heart and lungs, thereby improving the body’s utilization of oxygen.

You may be asking, what is a mask post doing on a walking site? Unfortunately, in the age of Covid-19 we need to be reminded of the importance of masks and the knowledge of “how do masks work?”.

Your breath, more specifically your breathing, is a powerful weapon in your healthcare arsenal. But, it’s an area of our health that we often take for granted. In this post, I’ll show you how to breathe while walking for better health so you can fully take advantage of one of the best and easiest activities to improve your overall health...walking.

Walking for Health and Fitness will show you how to treat lower leg pain at home quickly and easily, how to pamper your legs so they always feel great, and how to prevent pain in the future. A simple yet effective strategy for relieving and preventing lower leg pain. Prevention of lower leg pain. Types of injury and causes of lower leg pain. Treatment for lower leg pain at home. Dangers of sitting and its effect on your lower legs. How to pamper your lower legs. Prevention of lower leg pain. Stretching after you walk.

Life-Saving Benefits of Walking
As you’ll read in this post, older adults with underlying health issues are at the greatest risk of getting sick from the coronavirus. Unfortunately, if you are currently in ill health this isn’t good news for you.

With the serious threat of coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s now more important than ever to get into and stay in good physical condition! Walking for Health and Fitness has focused on walking as a way to do just that. Walking is the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape. That’s the tagline of my site! It’s important at any age but now we know this is especially important for older adults (65+). Coronavirus facts and how walking keeps you healthy…

Want to spend more time in bed? Who doesn’t, but it’s not what you’re thinking. I’m talking about the benefits of sleep! Read more on the benefits of sleep and why sleep is called nature’s nurse

You might think of sleep as the time when the mind and body shut down, but that is not what is happening. While our mind seems to turn off while we sleep, our brain and body are actually going through a very active period in which a lot of important processing, restoration, and strengthening are happening.

The big “O”! No, not that big O! This big "O" stands for “Outside”!
Are you getting outside enough?

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American spends only 7% of their time outdoors1! That’s only one half of one day per week.

Yes! I truly believe that walking is the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape.

The research has been established of the health benefits of 10,000 steps per day. This figure has been adopted by the World Health Organization, The American Heart Foundation, and the US Department of Health and Human Services as a daily activity recommendation.

Dressing in layers will allow you to regulate your body temperature as you can shed or add layers as needed. Think of your core as your house furnace. As you walk and do fitness movements you raise your core temperature. When you properly dress in layers, you can easily capture this heat to stay warm or release it in order to cool down before you sweat too much.

Nearly 6000 pedestrians were killed in 2017! This continues a steadily increasing trend of pedestrian deaths. Don’t become a statistic! Commit to following these 21 walking safety tips. More and more, both drivers and pedestrians are distracted. Distractions are the number three cause of pedestrian fatalities behind speeding and failure to yield which are the two leading causes of pedestrian fatalities.

A Powerful Indicator of Life Expectancy
Do you want to live longer? Enjoy a healthier and more productive life? Save money and feel better than you have in your entire life? If so keep reading. See how taking more STEPS can increase your walking speed and is linked to vitality and longer life.

Pushups are a complete movement, meaning they activate nearly every muscle in the body which will give you more muscle tone and increased endurance. Walking is a great activity to get you into shape.

Don’t Become a Statistic – Walk Safely on the Road Walk Facing Traffic.
Knowing how to walk safely on the road will enhance your walking experience and keep you alive. In this video, you will learn how to walk safely on the road by facing traffic.