Walking is Fitness
Episodes
Is Walking Working For You?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Answering that with a NO can be really discouraging. That's what Dave talks about during today's ten-minute walk. Download a free Fitness Chain Track...
The Joy Of Walking
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a little girl did in front of Dave's house sparks the topic of today's ten-minute walk. Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide...
Is Walking All You Need?
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A listener question about other fitness activities is the topic for today's ten-minute walk. Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide ...
Time For Some Tough Love
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A listener needed this. During today's ten-minute walk Dave shares why and what happened. Subscribe to Dave's weekly email newsletter...
Watching A Launch While Walking
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave uses today's ten-minute walk to hike a bridge for the best view of a rocket launch. Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide moti...
When Walking Leads To Research
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During yesterday's ten-minute walk, Dave saw something he'd never encountered before. That led to some research which he shares during today's walk. D...
In Another State
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's walk is happening while Dave and Ava are visiting their daughter in a different state. Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provid...
The Progression Of Walking
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The way we feel about walking changes as we keep moving forward. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares Anita's story which underscores this poin...
How Grateful Are You?
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave points this question at himself during today's ten-minute walk.Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivation to take the wa...
The Value Of A 30 Minute Walk
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Five reasons to extend your walk to 30 minutes is what Dave discusses during today's ten-minute walk.Download 5 Steps To A Walking Habit You'll LoveSu...
I Don't Enjoy This About The Podcast
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During today's walk, Dave mentions a couple answers in the recent survey and how they will, hopefully, make the podcast even better for you. Su...
Should You Walk Less?
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the question Stephen asks and during today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about it.Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide mot...
The Emotional Impact Of Using A Step Tracker
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A step tracker can dramatically change your walking habit. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the emotional impact of counting your step...
A Special Day For A Walk
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave celebrates a big birthday today. During today's ten-minute walk, he shares what this day means for him. Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker th...
The Benefits Of Walking In Nature
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Five reasons to walk in nature is what Dave discusses during today's ten-minute walk.Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivati...
I Couldn't Have Imagined How Good I Feel Now
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joann is more than a year into walking every day. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a comment from Joann about the impact this is having on ...
Why Am I Doing This?
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever ask this question about walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells the story of his friend who's asking the same thing.Download y...
Breaking The Obsession
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When walking feels like a "have to" it can steal your joy. During today's rainy ten-minute walk, Dave shares the stories from two listeners...Mady and...
Stairs Are Valuable
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you avoid stairs when possible? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about why you might want to see stairs differently.Download your 30 Day ...
There's Always A Way
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Becky's attitude about walking when circumstances get tough is a good one. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares her perspective.Download your 3...
BONUS WALK: Survey Update
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave shares some preliminary results from the survey about Walking is Fitness. You still have until the end of this weekend to take part. Tap here fo...
How A Ten Minute Walk Can Change Your Life
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Making this ten-minute walk a daily habit will change your life. Dave explains seven things that could change.Download your 30 Day Fitness Chain Track...
Don't Dismiss The Rainy Walk
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking in the rain has some very real benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave encounters some unexpected wildlife as he talks about these bene...
Why Starting Is Harder Than We Expect
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sheryl is finding starting a new walking habit is really hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells Sheryl's story and also talks about somethin...
Finding Motivation To Take The Walk
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining consistent motivation can be a challenge. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a comment from a listener who's struggling to get ou...
Do You Care?
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carol responds to a comment from another listener about what people may be thinking as they are out walking. Tap here to take the Walking is Fitness ...
When Should I See A Doctor?
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What should I do about pain while walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how he's rethinking his answer to this question. Your opi...
When The Walk Turns Negative
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when walking gives you more space to focus on the negative? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a comment from a listener who str...
BONUS WALK: Your Opinion Needed
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tap here for the 12 question survey Dave talks about during today's bonus walk. For a little extra motivation to keep walking sign up for the Walking...
Guess What Scott Did After Retiring?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott had a job that required he walk five miles every day. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the surprising thing Scott did after he r...
Have You Tried Walking Sticks?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking sticks can supersize the benefits of walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about those benefits and also talks honestly about wh...
Calming Anxiety With A Walk
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking is a proven way to calm anxiety and manage stress. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about what else he does while walking to optimiz...
Is The Fitness Gap Discouraging You?
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a walking habit is hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the most discouraging part...the gap season....and how you can over...
This Listener Is Stronger Than They Realize
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new comment on Spotify kicks off today's ten-minute walk with DaveDownload a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivation to take the wa...
The Flexibility Of Walking
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before heading back to South Carolina, Dave takes advantage of the flexibility of walking. He also gets to use his golf announcer voice for this episo...
Five Benefits Of Walking Inside
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the great things about walking is the flexibility it gives you. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave takes advantage of that flexibility and ta...
Strolling Along HarborWalk
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy a tour of Baltimore's Inner Harbor during today's ten-minute walk with Dave.Download your free 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker to provide added mot...
How Walking Makes Travel Better
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's ten-minute walk happens in Colonial Williamsburg as Dave talks about several ways walking while traveling is a good thing.Download your free 3...
Overcoming Old Mindsets
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the motivation is going to be different for each of us. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares what gets BD out the door each day.Downloa...
Jasmine Lost Her Motivation
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
And, yet! During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares an inspiring comment from Jasmine who has been struggling with her motivation to get out and wal...
Why Aren't More People Out Walking?
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking is great exercise. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave ponders reasons why more people aren't taking advantage of this powerful fitness activ...
The Short Term Benefits Of Walking
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking every day has some pretty great long term benefits, but there are also some pretty great short term benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, ...
BONUS WALK: Something NEW For You
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During this extra walk, Dave talks about a free resource for you that is brand new.Download this new resource HERE Learn more about your ad choices. V...
The Quality Of Life Impact Of Walking
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A walking habit can change the quality of your life. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the story of Sid's parents and how they are enjoying ...
Falling In Love
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love fitness? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares an encouraging comment from Tina about falling in love.Check out Walking is Fitness o...
When Life Gets Annoying...Take A Walk
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Facing an annoying situation recently, Dave took a walk. During today's ten-minutes, Dave talks about why that was a good decision.Check out Walking i...
Using Nature's Gym
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking outside can provide some really great fitness benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the benefits of using Nature's Gym.Ch...
Big Walking Goals
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is there value in setting really big walking goals? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about some reasons why you might want to consider a big...
Powerful Motivation To Start
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tina leaves a comment that includes a powerful motivator to get started. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares Tina's motivational thought and t...
No Guarantees
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of potential health benefits when we walk every day, but there are no guarantees. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave answers the ques...
BONUS WALK: Should You Take More Than One Walk Each Day?
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During this extra walk, Dave talks about the benefits of taking more than one walk a day.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport the podcast wi...
Restarting Your Walking Habit
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Restarting a walking habit, for some, is harder than starting the first time. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares Anjalina's struggle with her...
How Walking Can Help Pain
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It may feel counter-intuitive, but walking can help alleviate pain. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the types of pain that walking c...
Take A Spontaneous Walk
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are real benefits of being spontaneous. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five benefits of spontaneity. Check out Walking is Fitn...
The Benefits Of Walking More
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don't need 10,000 steps to get tremendous health benefits from walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about research that shows even ...
Situational Awareness While Walking
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking is generally safe, but requires at least some basic situational awareness. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five ways to incre...
Angela Just Joined The Elite 6 Club
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angela just did something that very few accomplish. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about Angela's big win and shares some other listener s...
Five Walking Mistakes I've Made
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Building a walking habit is hard. Keeping it going is even harder. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares five walking mistakes he's made that co...
BONUS WALK: Is This Walk Saving Your Life?
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can walking save your life? During this bonus walk, Dave shares a recent review in Apple Podcasts and then some research that you will find encouragin...
A Surprise Benefit Of Walking
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are lot of great benefits to walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about an additional benefit that he's come to enjoy...a lot!Che...
Just Get Out And Walk!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are great benefits that come from consistently walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the story of a listener who is putting toget...
How To Walk With Your Arms
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What we do with our arms while walking matters. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about ways to supersize your walk by being more intentional...
I'm Done With Walking Goals
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find fitness goals frustrating? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a comment from someone who did and then made a change.Check out Wal...
Health Regrets In Retirement
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An eye opening survey of retirees is what Dave focuses on during today's ten-minute walk.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport the podcast wi...
Stanley Lost How Much Weight?
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's listener feedback Saturday. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares comments from several listeners, including Stanley who has had a life-cha...
How To Take A Day Off From Walking
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you take a day off from walking and not break the habit? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers some recommendations how to remain consist...
BONUS WALK: Can You Do This 30 Day Walking Challenge?
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During this bonus walk, Dave issues a 30 day challenge. Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy M...
Does Walking Help Us Sleep Better?
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a connection between walking more and sleeping better? During today's ten-minute, Dave talks about some research that tackles that question.C...
Changing It Up
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a different route can change your walk. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about some benefits of finding different routes to walk.Chec...
The Value Of Doing More
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should you do more? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tackles that question and offers five suggestions if you say yes.Check out Walking is Fitness...
A Car Free Life
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking more, for some, opens up the possibility of getting rid of the car. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the story of someone who's bee...
When Is The Best Time Of Day To Walk?
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking at different times of day offers different benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave looks at the pros and cons of four day parts for wal...
Half The Year Walking Inside!
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking is beneficial even when you can't get outside. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a comment from someone who lives where it's really ...
Is 10,000 Steps Worth It?
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10,000 steps is a really popular goal, but is it worth the extra time it takes? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave does the math and talks about the...
When The People You Love Don't Want To Walk
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard when people we love don't want to walk. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers a perspective on this.Check out Walking is Fitness on Yo...
What Grabs Your Attention While Walking?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five things that always grab his attention while walking.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSuppo...
How Walking More Can Help You Save Money
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking has very real financial benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five ways walking can save you money.Check out Walking is F...
A Walk Around The World
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jean Belliveau took 11 years to walk around the world. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains why Jean undertook this adventure and the reason ...
Is This Walk Outside Your Comfort Zone?
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness, by definition, is uncomfortable. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the benefits of being uncomfortable sometimes.Check out Wal...
Were Those YOUR grandparents?!
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A listener to the podcast is asking if those were Dave's grandparents she saw when she was in elementary school. During today's ten-minute rainy walk,...
5 Ways Walking Can Help You Lose Weight
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking can be an important part of a weight loss plan. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five ways walking can help you lose weight.Ch...
BONUS WALK - Check This Out!
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave just found an incredible, encouraging, and validating podcast episode that he talks about during this extra walk today.Here's the audio version o...
What Will I See?
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking can be an adventure. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how walking can help you see more...if you're in the right frame of mind...
How Long Should I Walk?
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best length for a fitness walk? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave looks at what research tells us.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTu...
When Walking Is Not The Priority
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking is important, but it's not the most important thing. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about circumstances that prevent him from walk...
Make Walking Fun Again
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling a little bored with walking, today's ten-minute walk is for you as Dave talks about five ways to make this activity fun again.Check ...
Running vs Walking
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave has done both as a fitness activity. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave compares running and walking and talks about why he loves walking so mu...
I Need To Start Walking
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we don't start right way. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the creative way one listener got started a couple months after decidi...
When Does Old Age Start?
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
And more importantly, how will this habit of walking impact our senior years? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares some personal reflections an...
BONUS WALK: Is Myrtle Beach On Fire?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During this bonus walk, Dave answers some questions and concerns about the fire near Myrtle Beach, SC.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport t...
Linda's Walking Routine
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Linda has a strong and consistent walking routine. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares what Linda is doing and talks about seven take-aways.Ch...
Microwalks
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is value in really short walks. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about research regarding walks that are measured in seconds...not min...
Have You Ever Been Lost While Walking?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave answers this question during today's ten-minute walk.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy...
You're Covering A Lot Of Ground
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it's helpful to visualize how far you're walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave paints some pictures using three different step goals...
No, Walking Is NOT Fitness
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recent negative comment about walking got Dave thinking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave responds to the criticism.Check out Walking is Fitness...
90 Days To A Better You
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a great day to get started building a walking habit that could change your life. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains how.Check out ...
Strolling On Stearns Wharf
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A final walk in Santa Barbara before Dave and Ava head home. During today's ten-minute walk on Stearns Wharf, Dave sees some unusual sights.Check out ...
An Early Morning Coffee Walk
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick road trip west has Dave starting his day searching for coffee. Today's ten-minute walk starts in the hotel and ends with coffee in hand.Check ...
A Walk Through The Airport
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's ten-minute walk takes place in the Atlanta airport.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport the podcast with a virtual coffee through Bu...
How Do You Get 19,000 Steps?
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2013 Dave has averaged 19,000 steps a day...although it might be time to recheck that math. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave answers a quest...