A
New Way To Walk - "Last year more
than 75 million of us bit the roads and treadmills to stay in shape. Even
though walking strengthens the heart and improves cardiovascular fitness,
simply heading out for a stroll may not give you the results you want or need.
Perhaps it's time for a fresh look at an old favorite". by Kelly James-Enger
A
Step Ahead of Stress - Discover how
to optimize the stress-busting benefits of walking. By Maggie Spilner of
Prevention Magazine
An
Easy Way To Lose Weight - Walking is a free and simple way to lose weight - all you need to do is build walking into your everyday life. Here are some tips and ideas to get you going. by Hella T., Bellaonline Walking Editor
Beating
the Heat - There have been 32 days
over 90 degrees in Easton, PA, where I live. Lunchtime walks have been out of
the question. Even early in the morning, the humidity or the ozone levels have
been stifling. But I've found the perfect spot to walk: in my basement! by
Maggie Spilner, Prevention Magazine
Brisk
Walking Pace - To get the best out
of your walking for your health you are often told to walk briskly. Walking
briskly can also be called walking at a moderate pace or intensity. by Hellie
T. Bellaonline Walking Editor
Double
Your Energy in Two Weeks -
the more you move, the more vibrant you'll be. See how a matchbook-size device
motivated two readers to exercise and how you can follow in their footsteps -
walking with a pedometer. by Erin O'Donnell
Exercise
Walking Remains Leader; Fitness Activities Steady
- MOUNT PROSPECT, IL - In spite of a 3 percent decline, exercise walking
remains the No. 1 participation activity surveyed by the National Sporting
Goods Association (NSGA), a position it has held for more than a decade. Data
contained in NSGA's annual "Sports Participation-Series I and II" reports,
shows 79.5 million Americans walked for exercise in 2003.
Fit
In To Get Fit -
Fitness Director Michele Stanten at Prevention Magazine Magazine explains how
to just get started by walking whenever you can.
Get
On The Good Foot - Walking For Fitness
- "While I'm walking, I'm mentally organizing my projects and coming up with
new ideas. Forty-five minutes and I'm completely refreshed, my daily schedule
is put together and my future activities are planned. Not only is it wonderful
exercise, but walking can also be a great organizing tool for Black women." by
Evelyn C. White
How
To Get In Great Shape - The easiest
way to prevent heart disease: a simple walk can lower your blood pressure and
reduce heart attack risk. Here's the best way to reap the benefits. by Rich
Gravelin
How
To Walk to Reduce Your Weight -
What do I need to start walking? A good pair of comfortable shoes that cushion
your feet and absorb shock. by Hellie T. Bellanonline Walking Editor
Is
Brisk Walking an Adequate Aerobic Training Stimulus for Cardiac Patients?
- Exercise and the heart by Kristen J. Quell
Keep
Moving! - Maggie Spilner with Marianne
McGinn at Prevention Magazine discuss how arthritis pain eases after exercise
Nice
and Easy Heart Health -
You don't need to huff and puff to fight heart disease. A Duke University
study reports that although regular runners reap the greatest gains in heart
health, walkers aren't far behind. by Selene Yaeger, Prevention Magazine
The
Average Walking Pace or Speed -
Here is a short summary which will explain what the average walking pace or
speed for men and women actually is. By Hellie T. Bellanonline Walking Editor
Three
Week Body Makeover - All you need are walking shoes, a set of
dumbbells, and 21 days. by Michele Stanten
Top
Tips to Keep You Walking -
Here is a great selection of motivational walking tips. Just choose the tips
that suit you and then use them to keep you walking. Walking is so good for
you and really easy to do. by Hellie T. Bellaonline Walking Editor
Walking:
An Important Therapeutic Tool
- This column discusses the concepts of an integrated psychotherapeutic
approach to patient care and explores some of the underlying principles that
make it beneficial. by Mary Anne La Torre
Walking
and Jogging – A Great Combo -
Whether you're a newbie walker or a dedicated runner, alternating walking and
jogging can be good for your health. by Maggie Spilner, Prevention Magazine
Walking
Fit Diet Mealplan -
This mix-and-match meal plan is a perfect companion to the Walk It Off
exercise regimen. by The Editors of Prevention Magazine
Walking:
Just For the Health Of It -
If you can put one foot in front of the other, you can walk. What's more, the
world's easiest exercise is also one of the most effective ways of getting and
staying in shape. by Linda Shelton
Walking
– Miracle Medicine - Looking
for a way to prevent diabetes, heart disease, and cancer? Hit the road! by
Zeno L. Charles-Marcel
Walking
Rx For Better Health - Does a trek up a
flight of stairs leave you feeling like you've just climbed Mt. Everest? Do
last year's blue jeans make your stomach feel like it's in a vise? Has your
physician prescribed more exercise?
Walk
This Way Towards Relaxation - includes
related information about exercise - adapted from The Walking Magazine -
Special Women's Health Issue. by Adele Edwards
Walking
Toward Glycemic Control - We are
all frustrated at times in our efforts to improve glycemic control in our
diabetic patients. We tend to focus on nutrition and medications, over-looking
exercise. by John Whyte
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