Walking is Fitness
Episodes
The Soundtrack Of Walking
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walking can engage your senses like few other fitness activities. During today's ten-minute walk with Dave, you'll enjoy the sounds of nature. Check o...
How To Diffuse A Tense Conversation
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walking lowers stress and makes you feel better. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how he and Ava have used that combination during som...
Why Isn't This Fun?
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave answers this listener question during today's ten-minute walk. Can a Fitbit help you? Check out the different Fitbit options HERE Download your f...
Real Life Fitness Wins
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pursuing fitness often has ancillary benefits that show up when you need them. Dave shares three stories of this happening during today's ten-minute w...
Fake Summer?
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a text conversation among some of his children. Thank you to Linda, Renni, and an annonymous supporter w...
How Your Brain May Be Sabotaging Your Fitness
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Dave keep noticing the rubber duckies and what does that have to do with fitness? He explains during today's ten-minute walk. Check out the d...
Are You Missing This Opportunity?
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you walk matters. Dave talks about the added benefits of an early morning walking routine during today's ten-minute walk. Check out the different...
The Lesson Of Betty Lindberg
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave shares the inspiring story of Betty Lindberg during today's ten-minute walk. You can get started walking for fitness by making a Fitness Promise ...
Interesting Walking Research
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave uncovers an interesting study about walking from 2019 and shares that during today's ten-minute walk. Find out more about Fitbit step trackers HE...
The Subtle Benefit Of Walking
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's ten-minute walk is a little different so Dave can illustrate an often over-looked benefit. Check out the SHOKZ headphones Dave uses HERE Suppo...
A Big Reason For Fitness Discouragement
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness is hard. It's even harder when we try to reach the goals of others. Dave talks about that and shares an embarrassing story during today's ten-...
Celebrating Doug's Huge Accomplishment
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug finished a big goal yesterday and Dave believes it's worth celebrating on today's ten-minute walk. Start building your Fitness Chain and watch it...
Don't Take This For Granted
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recent episode involving a glass shard prompted today's topic. Dave explains while taking a ten-minute walk. Check out the Fitbit step trackers HERE...
Let's Try An Experiment
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a great episode to try if you're getting tired of the heat. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares what his grandfather told him about ho...
Why Is Consistency So Hard?
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walking ten-minutes every day is not easy. During today's walk, Dave talks about some reasons why staying consistent is a challenge. Check out the the...
Health And Wealth
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a connection between health and wealth? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave ponders this question. Can a Fitbit add some extra fitness motiv...
Supersize The Creative Benefits Of Walking
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's ten-minute walk happens at the beach as Dave talks about the link between creativity and walking. Check out the SHOKZ headphones Dave uses whi...
Memorable Walks
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave shares three stories during today's ten-minutes walk. Check out the SHOKZ headphones HERE Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker HERE Su...
Another Hidden Benefit Of Walking
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An email from Teresa sparks today's thought from Dave during this ten-minute walk. Check out Wellness While Walking with Coach Carolyn HERE Download y...
An Epic Habit Fail
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take a ten-minute walk with Dave as he provides an update on something he said he was going to do earlier this year. Check out the SHOKZ headphones Da...
Can Walking Help Gut Issues?
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most Americans suffer from some sort of gut problem. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the impact walking can have when this is an issu...
When Others Say NO To A Walk
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you persuade others to walk with you? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells the story of a trip to Cooperstown, NY and what he's realizing...
Backstage Pass
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During today's ten-minute walk, Dave gives you a behind the scenes glimpse into making each episode of the podcast. Check out the different Fitbit ste...
Staying Safe
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walking with nearby traffic can be dangerous. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about ways to stay safe. Check out the SHOKZ open ear headpho...
What Thoreau Embraced About Walking
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An email from Rachel got Dave thinking about an aspect of walking he often finds elusive. Dave explains during today's ten-minute walk. Check out the ...
A MUST LISTEN Podcast Recommendation
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener recommended Dave listen to a recent podcast about walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave will now recommend you listen to it as well...
Changing It Up
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where are you on the 1-10 Change It Up Scale? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers suggestions for those who lean closer to the 10 and some enc...
Doing Life Together
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you build deeper relationships by walking together? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the value of walking with others. Check out t...
Nordic Walking Poles Revisited
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recent email is changing the way Dave thinks about using Nordic walking poles as he explains during today's ten-minute walk. Learn more about the di...
Visualizing 90
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A brief comment in an article about exercise and longevity is the focus of today's ten-minute walk. Check out the different Fitbit models HERE Downloa...
Words Matter
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The words you use to describe what you're doing when you listen to this podcast have an impact. Dave talks about that during today's ten-minute walk. ...
Taking A Bird Walk
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave tries out a listener suggestion during today's ten-minute walk. Check out the different Fitbit models HERE Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chai...
Sometimes I Feel Like A Wimp
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie was grateful for a recent episode and said she's actually going to listen to it periodically for encouragement. Dave talks about that during to...
When Plan A Won't Work
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do if you can't walk where you normally walk? Dave recently experienced that and explains what he did during today's ten-minute walk. Chec...
Adding Some Intensity
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of adding some intensity is what Dave talks about during today's ten-minute walk at the beach. Check out the SHOKZ headphones Dave uses...
Two More Years
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An article in the Wall Street Journal got Dave thinking about what he would do with two more years of life. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks...
Would You Walk 500 Miles?
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 30th anniversary of a popular song about walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tries hard to embarrass himself. He succeeds. Check...
How Walking Is Helping You Improve This Life Skill
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you realize it or not, a daily commitment to walking is likely helping you build another important skill. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave...
Looking At The Big Picture
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we lose sight of the the forest for the trees. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave takes advantage of using the metaphor right in front of ...
Enduring The Heatwave
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another day with a triple digit heat index in South Carolina is the weather for today's ten-minute walk with Dave. Check out the different Fitbit mode...
Walking Gadgets
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim wants to know about gadgets or toys that can be used for walking. Dave responds to that question during today's ten-minute walk. Download your fre...
A Different Kind Of Walk
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the anniversary of a history making walk. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave describes what it must have felt like 54 years ago. Check out ...
What I Would Say To My Younger Self
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A social media post got Dave thinking about what he would say to the younger version of himself who was just getting started pursuing fitness. Downloa...
Is Walking Really A Workout?
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a common question. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave examines the reasons he believes it's even a question. Check out the SHOKZ headphones ...
A Scary Walking Encounter
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kim had just left her house to start walking when something happened. Dave tells her story during today's ten-minute walk. Check out the SHOKZ headpho...
Is This Weird?
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever gotten out of bed after you realized you're still short of your daily goal and then walked in place for a few minutes, today's ten-minu...
Slow Down!
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If there was a remote control for life, Dave would push the SLOW button right now. He explains why during today's ten-minute walk. Check out the SHOKZ...
I Did The Weight Loss Math For Walking
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The number on the scale is going up. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave discusses the weight loss math and then applied that to his situation. Che...
Are You Making Progress?
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This can be one of the hardest questions to answer after you start a new fitness journey. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a way you c...
Look For Hidden Opportunities
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's ten-minute walk happens behind an auto dealership. Dave explains this was something he started doing when he got his first Fitbit. Check out t...
Does Fitness Success Lead To This?
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is take two on a topic Dave thought would be interesting. He scrapped the first take after he thought it might be discouraging to some. Download ...
A Little Personal Walking History
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A special birthday causes Dave to reflect back on some walking memories during today's ten-minute walk. Check out the SHOKZ headphones HERE Download y...
How To Get Back On Track
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stacy got married, took time off work, and went to Jamaica. Two months later she posted it's time to get back on track with walking and fitness. Durin...
Margaret's Pivot
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Margaret's circumstances require she make a fitness pivot. During today's ten minute walk, Dave shares how Margaret is making her own opportunities. C...
Can You Walk With A Cold?
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An email from Elisa and a recent cold motivated dave to talk about walking when you don't feel well because of a cold. What the experts say about e...
Beat The Heat
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it getting hard for you to walk in the heat? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about ways you can stay cool while keeping your fitness pro...
The Difference Between Excuses and Reasons
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A brief conversation with his boss years ago changed the way Dave feels about excuses. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares what his boss said....
This Could Be Impacting Your Motivation
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave takes you to his favorite place to walk to make a point about fitness motivation. Check out the SHOKZ headphones Dave uses while he's walking H...
When Did You Start Feeling Old?
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recent survey asked these two questions...when did you stop feeling young and when did you start feeling old? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave s...
A Feeling Of Accomplishment
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Painting the garage reminded Dave that you're doing a hard thing. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how he felt when he was finished hi...
Ugh!
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An email from Kim made Dave smile...and then groan. He explains during today's ten-minute walk. Check out the SHOKZ headphones Dave uses HERE Support ...
Why Am I Walking?
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A comment on Facebook got Dave feeling a little nostalgic...and then feeling a little tension. He explains during today's ten-minute walk. Buy Walking...
What's Next?
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe that's a question you've been asking if you've been walking for awhile. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how he answers that que...
A Taste Of My Own Medicine
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a backstory to yesterday's episode that Dave shares during today's ten-minute walk. Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Check out ...
One Of My Favorite Places To Walk
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave's brief trip to Maryland allows him to see a ball game at Camden Yards...and enjoy one of his favorite places to walk. Help support the podcast H...
This Walk Could Save Your Life
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting too long can cause a serious, and sometimes fatal condition. During today's ten-minutes, Dave shares what the CDC recommends we do during long...
You're Doing A Hard Thing
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a special day. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains why. Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Learn more about the SHOKZ ...
How Susan Is Using The Podcast
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recent email from Susan made Dave smile as he explains during today's ten-minute walk. Support the podcast with a virtual coffee HERE Download your ...
The Benefit Of Fitness Snacks
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Short walks throughout the day can be powerful. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the benefits of building short walks into your daily ...
This Could Supersize Your Walk
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A neighbor walking by Dave's home office window inspired this episode. Dave explains during today's ten-minute walk. Check out the SHOKZ headphones HE...
When You Feel Overwhelmed
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A fitness journey is often like climbing a mountain. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells the story of what he did when he recently felt overwhe...
When Your Partner's Not On Board
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would your partner rather sit than walk? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares two stories of couples he knows who didn't share the same health ...
Leveraging Social Media For Fitness Success
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle with motivation to keep your fitness promise, Dave talks about how you can use social media to supersize accountability. Buy Walking i...
The Power of 8,000 Steps
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you can only walk on the weekends, Dave shares some research you'll find pretty encouraging. Support the podcast HERE with a virtual coffee Downl...
She Found It
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener discovered the hidden surprise Dave left for her during an episode in April. He explains during today's ten-minute walk. You can join Nancy...
What's Your Personal Record?
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Self-competition is an opportunity to push yourself a little further. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the ultimate one-day walking re...
Your Feedback Is Needed
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How is this podcast working for you? Are there any changes you'd like? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave asks for your help to make Walking is Fitn...
A Powerful Motivator To Walk
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do Gerald, Lisa, Peter, and Susan have in common? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the powerful motivation each has to walk every...
Is This Why Einstein Walked Every Day?
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Research shows walking helps us think better. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about Albert Einstein and something called Transient Hypofro...
Start Walking For Fitness
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A practical guide to getting started walking for fitness is what Dave offers during today's ten-minute walk. Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain T...
When A Walk Is Like A Candle
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where you walk can impact your mood. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the story of the walk he and Ava took last night. Tap HERE to downloa...
Are The Wildfires Affecting Your Walks?
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires are impacting listeners. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares how some are handling this. He also celebrates ...
It's Not Working!
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness results often take much longer than we expect. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about that as he is stalked by a noisy bird. Downloa...
The Essential Ingredient For Lasting Fitness
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jill found it. She has what's needed to make fitness last a long time. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about what Jill is doing. Download y...
The Value Of A Smaller Fitness Promise
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ava said it was a good thing when Dave's step count was much lower than usual. he explains why during today's ten-minute walk. Download your free 90 D...
My Apology To Sheila
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sheila was afraid she wouldn't want to restart fitness after an injury forced her to push pause. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells Sheila's s...
Ava's Big Walking Goal
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why would someone choose to walk 20,000 steps every day for a month? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about why his wife made that commitmen...
Is Fitness Harder On Weekends?
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever struggle to keep your fitness promise on the weekends? If so, you're not alone. That's Dave's topic during today's ten-minute walk. Downlo...
Let's Celebrate!
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave wants to celebrate your success! he'll explain what he means and how he wants to celebrate during today's ten-minute walk. You'll also hear how D...
Who Are You Inspiring?
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He watched his wife walk every day for more than a year. It inspired him to get moving too. Dave shares this story during today's ten-minute walk. Dow...
Summer Walking Safety
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The temperature is rising...so are the humidity and UV Index. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about two things he does to stay safe during ...
How About A Walking Vacation?
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil King walked from Washington to New York. Now he likes to center his vacations around walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explores the i...
Taking A Super Early Walk
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sherri woke up before she usually did and decided to take advantage of her circumstance. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the advantag...
Why I'm Struggling With Motivation
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feelings can either be a great or terrible motivator. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a real time motivation challenge he's working throug...
Do You Have A Step Tracker?
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave's first Fitbit was a game changer...even a life changer. He talks about the value of using a step tracker during today's ten-minute walk. Learn m...
Two Words To Avoid
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you're talking about your fitness journey there are two words you should avoid. Dave talks about those during today's ten-minute walk. Support th...
What's With All The Ducks?
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being observant and curious as you walk can lead to fun knowledge. Dave shares something he recently learned during today's ten-minute walk. Tap HERE ...
Angie's Fitness Pivot
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Angie started 2023 with lots of momentum, but then stuff happened. Dave talks about the smart way she's handled that during today's ten-minute walk. D...
My Experience With Anxiety
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research underscores the positive impact exercise has on depression. Dave talks about that and shares his own experience with anxiety during today...
A Hidden Benefit Of Walking
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You're getting lots of benefits when you walk every day...including one you may never have considered. Dave talks about that during today's ten-minute...