Walking is Fitness

Powerful Motivation To Start

12 Apr 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

What Example Are You Setting?

24 Feb 2025

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People are watching. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the impact our fitness commitment is having on other people.Check out Walking is...

Jimmy's Short Daily Walk

23 Feb 2025

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Jimmy's daily ten-minute walk, is having a big impact. During today's walk, near the airport, Dave shares Jimmy's story.Check out Walking is Fitness o...

Why A Short Walk Should Be Part Of Your Morning Routine

22 Feb 2025

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Walking is a powerful activity any time of day. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave gives five reasons why it's especially good in the morning.Check ...

How Walking Brings Order To Life

21 Feb 2025

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Walking can be way more than exercise. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how walking brings order to life.Check out Walking is Fitness ...

BONUS WALK - How This Podcast Can Help You Change Your Life

20 Feb 2025

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This is a different kind of podcast. It's not designed to be listened to while you're sitting. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains how using...

Walking Slower To Burn Fat Faster

20 Feb 2025

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If you want to use walking to help you lose weight, there's research indicating a slower pace might be more effective. During today's ten-minute walk,...

Why Is It So Hard To Get Started?

19 Feb 2025

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Starting fitness is hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five reasons why it feels this way.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeS...

How A Walking Buddy Can Help

18 Feb 2025

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Walking with someone offers a bunch of benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about those and then shares we he prefers walking alone.Ch...

Need Some Walking Inspiration? Listen To This

17 Feb 2025

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Dave unpacks a recent inspiring comment about walking during today's ten-minute walk.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport the podcast with a...

Is Walking One Of Your Default Activities?

16 Feb 2025

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Do you ever feel bored? What do you do? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about he's working to make walking one of the first things he think...

The Danger Of Not Walking Enough

15 Feb 2025

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The are very real dangers to a sedentary lifestyle. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five of these.Watch the latest Walking is Fitness...

Negative Stories About Walking

14 Feb 2025

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How do you feel when you see negative stories about walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the types of stories we might see and wh...

BONUS WALK - How To Stay Warmer Walking In The Cold

13 Feb 2025

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Cold temperatures can be a motivation killer. In this ten-minute bonus walk, Dave talks about five ways to stay warm while walking in the cold.Check o...

How Intentionality Can Make Walking More Fun

13 Feb 2025

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Mike is very intentional about walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave ponders his own intentionality and concludes it actually makes walking mo...

Roxanne's Love Of Walking Has Led To THIS

12 Feb 2025

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Roxanne loves walking! During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares how that has changed Roxanne's life.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport ...

Why Taking More Than One Walk A Day Is Good

11 Feb 2025

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This is Dave's second walk of the day, but not his last. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the value of multiple walks each day.Check o...

How Walking Gives You Control

10 Feb 2025

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Life can often feel out of control. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how walking gives you more control than you may realize.Check out...

Looking At Your Phone While Walking

09 Feb 2025

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What are you looking at while walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the impact of walking while looking at the phone.Check out Wal...

Take The Seven Day Walking Challenge

08 Feb 2025

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This challenge could change your life. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains how the challenge works and why it could be life-changing.Check o...

Do You Have Good Childhood Walking Memories?

07 Feb 2025

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Do these have an impact on how you feel about walking today? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave connects the dots and talks about the value of helpi...

The Fun Of Walking In Airports

06 Feb 2025

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A recent YouTube comment made Dave smile and start thinking about walking in airports. During today's ten-minute walk, he talks about why this is fun!...

Fighting The Energy Drain With A Walk

05 Feb 2025

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We lose energy as we age. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how movement is one of the best things we can do to fight the "Energy Drain...

Don't Wear The Wrong Shoes For Walking

04 Feb 2025

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Wearing the right shoes for walking as a fitness activity is super important. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares some tips for finding the ri...

Ten Jobs With A Lot Of Walking

03 Feb 2025

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Not every job requires sitting. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about ten jobs that will add a lot of steps to your day.Check out Walking i...

The Great Value Of A Ten-Minute Walk

02 Feb 2025

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During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about seven benefits this walk is delivering.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport the podcast wit...

How Many Countries?

01 Feb 2025

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An email from Mary got Dave thinking about how many countries where people are walking with the podcast. During today's ten-minute walk, you'll hear t...

How Walking Calms Anxiety

31 Jan 2025

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Walking has an amazing calming affect. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about why this happens.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSuppor...

When You Lose Your Walking Mojo

30 Jan 2025

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Restarting fitness can be hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers three thoughts to help you regain your fitness mojo after taking a break.C...

The Multi Sensory Experience Of Walking

29 Jan 2025

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Today's ten-minute walk focuses on the sensory impact of walking. Dave describes the sights, sounds, feels, aromas, and even taste as he walks.Check o...

Mocked For Walking

28 Jan 2025

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This is not uncommon when you make a daily commitment to do a hard thing. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares his perspective on how to handle...

Three Reasons Why Walking Can Deepen Relationships

27 Jan 2025

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Walking is an investment in your health. It can also be an investment in the relationships that matter. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks abo...

The Do More Benefit Of Walking

26 Jan 2025

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Greater fitness capacity can offer opportunities to do more things. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how Leslie is taking advantage of...

Does Walking Strengthen Your Immune System?

25 Jan 2025

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This became a very real question for Dave last weekend. During today's ten-minute walk, he explains why.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport...

Extra Benefits Of Walking On A Treadmill

24 Jan 2025

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When you can't walk outside, a treadmill walk is a great option. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about some extra benefits of walking on a ...

Snow In Myrtle Beach!

23 Jan 2025

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Join Dave for a rare ten-minute walk in snowy Myrtle Beach!Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport the podcast with a virtual coffee through Bu...

Tomorrow's Walk Might Be Very Different

22 Jan 2025

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Thing's could look, feel, and sound different tomorrow. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains why.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSuppo...

Time To Take A Walk!

21 Jan 2025

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Do you have a step-tracker that reminds you it's time to "take a walk?" Dave does and during today's ten-minute walk, he explains why this feature ann...

When Walking History Was Made

20 Jan 2025

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It happened 48 years ago today. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells the story of this piece of walking history.Check out Walking is Fitness on ...

Mike's Incredible Walking Story

19 Jan 2025

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Mike has been walking consistently since 2022. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares Mike's story and eight takeaways.Check out Walking is Fitne...

This Is Working, But I'm Not Sure Why

18 Jan 2025

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Charlie is finding fitness consistency with walking, but he's not sure why. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave has some thoughts on that plus other ...

How Walking Helps You Think Outside The Box

17 Jan 2025

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Walking delivers far more than just health benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the research indicating we can think differently...

Common Walking Mistakes (pt 3)

16 Jan 2025

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Are you doing any of these common walking mistakes? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave wraps up this list of ten.Check out Walking is Fitness on You...

Common Walking Mistakes (pt 2)

15 Jan 2025

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More of the common mistakes we can make while walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave rolls through this list from WebMD.Check out Walking is Fi...

Common Walking Mistakes

14 Jan 2025

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During today's ten-minute walk, Dave reviews a WebMD article that lists some of the common mistakes people make while walking.Check out Walking is Fit...

Do Mondays Affect Your Motivation?

13 Jan 2025

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Motivation to walk can be fickle. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how the day of the week might be impacting your motivation.Check ou...

A Winter Walking Mindset

12 Jan 2025

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Cold weather adds another layer of difficulty to keeping a fitness commitment. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about developing a winter wa...

Dave Raises Suspicions During This Walk

11 Jan 2025

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A county police officer checks out what Dave is doing during today's ten-minute walk.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport the podcast with a...

How Sophia Used Walking To Celebrate Her Birthday

10 Jan 2025

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Have you ever considered using walking to celebrate a major milestone? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about what Sophia did to celebrate t...