Walking is Fitness
Episodes
What Example Are You Setting?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Keeping Your Walking Commitment After A Really Long Day
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping your commitment to walk can be tested after a really long and tiring day. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers some ways to find the mo...
When Walking Is More Than A Fitness Activity
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It rarely snows in South Carolina...which means winter rain happens...as it does during today's ten-minute walk with Dave as he talks about the non-fi...
Without THIS Most Walking Habits Fail
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why don't habits last? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares what the author James Clear thinks about that in his book, "Atomic Habits."Check ou...
Start Building Your Chain
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tracking your walking commitment can be a huge help! During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the value of using the 90 Day Fitness Chain Trac...
Why A Short Walk Is Better
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Clear in his book "Atomic Habits" calls it the two-minute rule. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about why starting with a small walki...
How Long Does A Habit Take To Form?
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Clear, in his book "Atomic Habits", says that's the wrong question. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the better question and sha...
Shifting The Way We Think About Walking
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How are you thinking about walking as a fitness activity? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about an important mindset shift that James Clear...
What's Your Plan?
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Having a plan for walking consistently is a great way to set yourself up for success. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave continues talking about som...
It's Not About Goals
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The book Atomic Habits has sold more than 20-million copies. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave begins looking at some of James Clear's thoughts abo...
Acknowledge What You Accomplished
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Before we start a new year, it's good to acknowledge and celebrate what you accomplished in 2024. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave does that for h...
How I Fell In Love With Walking
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about his love for walking which has led to an average of 19,000 steps a day since 2013.Check out Walking i...
Five Benefits Of Walking In Your House
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the weather is a challenge, you've always got the option of walking inside. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about some of the benefits...
The Impact Of Walking On Depression
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New research looks at how walking can help lower symptoms of depression. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the encouraging results and ...
How Life Changing Events Impact Walking
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When a life changing event knocks you off your walking routine, restarting can be a challenge. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares some though...
The Benefits Of Walking In Cold Weather
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If cold temperatures are a challenge to keeping your walking commitment, this episode is for you. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about som...
Merry (Hard) Christmas
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping your fitness commitment on holidays can feel difficult. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about some benefits of taking the walk toda...
How Walking Is Helping Me Age Better
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The benefits of walking every day can have a long reach. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave discusses how walking is helping him age better.Check ou...
When Walking Is Boring
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to make walking fun? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a comment from Ruth who can't find the fun.Check out Walking is Fi...
The Freedom Of Walking
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever lost the sense of "I get to" when you're walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the freedom of choice we enjoy with e...
A Foggy Walk By The Lake
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's ten-minute walk takes place on a foggy morning as Dave shares soime recent comments by listeners.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSuppor...
Becoming Unsedentary Is Hard
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting too much can be dangerous. But, doing something about it can be hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the challenges of movin...
Learning From Gary's Example
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary is inspiring others to walk more. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares Gary's story and what we can learn from him.Check out Walking is Fi...
What Challenges My Walking Motivation
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wanted to know if weather ever keeps Dave from walking. During today's ten-minute walk, he answers that question and talks about the things...
Reducing Fitness Friction
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you find motivation lacking at times, it might be the friction of fitness. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the value of understand...
Instead Of Sitting While You Wait...
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
...start moving. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a bunch of hidden opportunities to walk while you're waiting.Check out Walking is Fi...
25 Years From Now
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's fitness commitment is an investment in tomorrow's activities. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave ponders 25 years into the future.Check out ...
Keeping The Commitment To Walk
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're needing a little extra encouragement, during today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares messages from listeners who are keeping their commitment.....
Five Walking Goals
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are walking for fitness you have a bunch of "walking goal" options. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explores five and then offers his reco...
A Personal Walking Renaissance
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much are you enjoying walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about something that's changed for him about walking.Check out Walking i...
Why Aren't You Walking More?
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the biggest reasons that people aren't walking for exercise? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers, what he believes, are the top five....
How The London Bus Culture Promotes Walking
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness often hinges on the mindset we bring to it. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the London bus culture and how that mindset promo...
Feeling Guilty When You Miss A Day
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maureen feels guilty when she misses a walk. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about where fitness guilt comes from and what to do about it.C...
Looking For Opportunities
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Be like Susan. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains what Susan is doing and why it's a good example.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSu...
Trilby Is Changing Her Mindset
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How we think about walking is important to remaining consistent. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a message from Trilby who is changing her...
Even In The Small Moments
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A recent incident at a local store has Dave examining his attitude about walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells what happened and then sh...
Why Walking Is Your Superpower
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a YouTube comment, Chris said that walking is a superpower. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave agrees!Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupp...
My Favorite Benefits Of Walking
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2013, Dave has averaged 19,000 steps a day. During today's ten-minute walk, he talks about his favorite benefits from his walking.Check out Walk...
Why I'm Resisting The Cool Factor
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why did Dave say no to the golf cart? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains a decision they made soon after moving to Myrtle Beach.Check out W...
What Makes A Great Day Of Walking?
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A recent post in the Start Today Facebook group got Dave thinking. During today's ten-minute walk, he ponders what makes a great day of walking.Check ...
The December Walking Challenge
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This can be a hard month for fitness. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave issues a challenge to keep your momentum moving forward.Check out Walking i...
The Value Of Using A Step Tracker
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are some pretty great benefits to wearing a step tracker. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how using a step tracker has changed ...
How Walking Can Help Morning Anxiety
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting the day with anxiety is hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares his story with morning anxiety and talks about how walking is helpi...
Grateful
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During this Thanksgiving episode of Walking is Fitness, Dave expresses gratitude for some specific blessings of walking.Check out Walking is Fitness o...
Fitness Is Hard. Being Sick Is Harder
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a great filter provided by a viewer on YouTube. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about ways that being sick is hard.Check out Walkin...
Getting Stronger As You're Getting Older
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walking every day at 80! During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares an inspiring story of getting stronger as you're getting older.Check out Walking ...
What's Keeping You From Taking Action?
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you considering walking for fitness, but having trouble taking action? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a couple things he's think...
It Is Solved By Walking
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walking can help us think better. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how some very famous people used walking to solve problems.Check ou...
Can You Add 11 Years To Your Life By Walking More?
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New research indicates the answer is yes. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave drills down on this research just published in the British Journal of S...
How Walking Is Helping Improve My Posture
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Poor posture can lead to other problems. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about some of the benefits of good posture and how he's working to...
Five Benefits Of A Lunch Walk
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Including a walk in your lunch break can be beneficial. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five reasons why a lunch walk is a good thing...
I Don't Have Time!
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of the most mentioned reasons for not pursuing fitness. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers five suggestions if you're feeling the...
A Story About The Impact Of Walking
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A recent email about how walking is changing one listener's health is the topic for today's ten-minute walk with Dave.Check out Walking is Fitness on ...