Walking is Fitness

Three Ways To Measure Your Walk

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding motivation for fitness can be challenging. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how we measure our walking can also provide some m...

Let's Talk About Shoes

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wearing the right shoes is important for sticking with walking as a fitness activity. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares some important shoe ...

You're Doing A Hard Thing. Do You Believe That?

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you are struggling with staying fitness consistent, this episode is for you. During today's walk, Dave explains why this is harder than most people...

How Walking Makes Your Brain Stronger

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Better brain health is one of the benefits of walking consistently. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about seven ways walking can make your ...

What Other Listeners Are Saying

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Each listener is using this podcast differently for their unique fitness journey. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares comments from listeners ...

A New Way To Burn More Calories While Walking

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New research shows us another way to increase the calorie burn while walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave reviews some of the "old" ways and ...

Would You Take This Pill?

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If the health benefits of walking came in a pill (with no side effects) would you take the pill and not walk? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave giv...

Poodle Girl's Inspiring Story

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A comment to one of the Walking is Fitness YouTube videos caught Dave's attention. He shares this story during today's ten-minute walk.Check out Walki...

How To Become A Morning Person

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are some nice benefits to starting your day early. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers five suggestions if you're thinking about becomin...

Is Walking Good Exercise?

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is one of the most asked questions. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave says yes, but not for the reason you might think.Check out Walking is Fi...

Can You Walk Too Much?

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever asked this question, Dave provides some perspective during today's ten minute walk.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport the p...

How Patty Is Adding Motivation To Keep Walking

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Patty has a walking chain that is over 600 days long. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about three things Patty is doing to add extra motiva...

What Harry Learned Walking 10,000 Steps

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Harry is a writer who published an article about what he learned walking 10,000 steps every day for a year. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave share...

Why Restarting Is A Challenge

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you are restarting your commitment to walking, it might be more challenging than expected. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave says this is normal...

5 Ways To Make Walking More Fun

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walking is powerful exercise, but for some it can get boring. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers five ways to make your walk more fun.Check o...

Motivating Others To Walk

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It can be really hard motivating someone else to start walking...even if you know it would be good for them. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave has ...

The Value Of A Longer Walk

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A daily short walk can be life-changing. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave gives five reasons why an occasional long walk is also good.Check out Wa...

The #1 Reason To Walk Every Day

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are lots of great reasons to walk every day, but for Dave there is one that is clearly the best reason. During today's ten-minute walk, he expla...

Lauren's Changing Her Health

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren has been walking every day for two months. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares an email from Lauren about the impact walking is having ...

You Can Learn Something New

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walking every day offers an opportunity to learn. During today's ten-minute walk on the campus of the College of William and Mary, Dave talks about wa...

The Benefits Of A Casual Walk

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not every walk is fitness focused. During today's ten-minute walk in Colonial Williamsburg, Dave talks about some benefits of light activity.Check out...

Eighteenth Century Fitness

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Exercise was promoted in the eighteenth century, but using different words. During today's ten-minute walk in Colonial Williamsburg, Dave shares what ...

I Should Throw This Shirt Away

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a favorite workout shirt? During today's ten-minute conversation, Dave talks about why this is not an unimportant question.Check out Walki...

When Sitting Is Enjoyable

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite knowing about the dangers of prolonged sitting, Dave confesses he's enjoying sitting more. During today's ten-minute walk, he explains why thi...

Is It OK To Fitness Brag?

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When is it OK to tell others about your fitness accomplishments? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers his opinion about this.Check out Walking ...

What Does A Daily Walk Look Like In The Real World?

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life is hard. Recently a Walking is Fitness YouTube viewer asked what a daily walk looks like when life is overwhelming. During today's ten-minute wal...

Why Weekends Are More Challenging

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For some, finding time for fitness on the weekend is difficult. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about why weekends can be a challenge.Check...

Is Walking Inferior Exercise?

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not everyone sees walking as a substantive fitness activity. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave examines why that is and then flips the question aro...

Are You Struggling With Motivation?

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Staying motivated is hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave goes a little deeper with the challenge of motivation.Check out Walking is Fitness on ...

How Many Steps Will You Walk In Your Lifetime?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The number is a bit mind-blowing, actually. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the average estimated lifetime steps and than five thoughts ab...

Morning Walks Can Change Your Life

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walking consistently is life changing. During today's windy ten-minute walk, Dave gives five reasons why a morning walk can change your life.Check out...

It's Autumn!

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the first day of Fall! During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains why he believes that and five reasons why this is a great season for walking...

A Walk Dedicated To You

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simon is walking 500 miles in September. During today's ten-minute walk, you'll hear what Simon is doing on Day One of his journey, as well as comment...

Celebrate Your Victories!

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fitness is hard which makes victories along the way important milestones. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave encourages you to find a way to celebra...

How Does This Mean Walking?

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are lots of words for walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave solves the mystery about one of these words that has always mystified him.Ch...

What Gets Measured Gets Improved

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tracking fitness activities can be valuable. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a recent YouTube comment about counting steps and how that (f...

The Benefits Of Walking Speeds That Don't Match

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walking with someone whose pace is different than yours can be a challenge. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave looks at several benefits from both s...

Let's Talk About TV

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sitting for long periods of time is dangerous. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about research that looks at the impact of sitting and watch...

Five Things People Get Wrong About Walking

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most people never give walking a second thought, but when they do they're probably wrong. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five things...

A Powerful Walking Mindset

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How we think about walking can be powerful. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a recent comment about mindset.Check out Walking is Fitness on...

Location Matters

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not every location is ideal. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about several ways that where you live can impact your commitment to walking.C...

Is This Stealing Your Walking Joy?

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fitness is hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a way we can actually make it even harder.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSup...

The Connection Of Coffee And Fitness

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave loves coffee almost as much as walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares his coffee story and then draws some parallels between that a...

When Walking Doesn't Deliver

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walking is a great activity, but not the perfect activity. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about when walking doesn't meet expectations.Che...

Can Walking Help Gout?

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gout can be an incredibly painful condition that often affects your feet. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about his own experience with gou...

Walk Every Day And This Will Change

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's an unexpected benefit that happens to most of us if we walk every day. During today's ten-minute walk, that's what Dave is talking about.Check...

Disappointed

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave shares a recent comment from a disappointed listener during today's ten-minute walk.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport the podcast wi...

What Is A Good Walking Goal?

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Goals can be motivational...until they aren't. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a walking goal that stopped working for him.Check out ...

The Problem With Weight Loss Goals

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Losing weight is hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about another podcast host who changed his approach and lost 120 pounds.Check out th...

Are You Drinking Enough Water?

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Proper hydration is an important part of healthy living. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave discusses some of the benefits of drinking enough water ...

Is Walking Your Hobby?

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can fitness activities, like walking, be a hobby? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares how he and others answer this question.Check out Walking...

The Value Of Hiking

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Ava recently got to do some hiking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about what makes hiking different and some extra benefits avai...

A One Mile Walk Every Day Will Change Your Life

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walking a mile every day can deliver some pretty great benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five of these.Check out Walking is F...

This Was Not Expected

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The weather throws Dave a surprise as you'll hear during today's ten-minute walk.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport the podcast with a don...

Five Thoughts About Commitment

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Debby delivers a little more rain and wind, Dave talks about the value of a commitment to fitness during today's ten-minute walk.Check out Walking ...

When The Weather Is Severe

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another ten-minute walk as Debby moves closer to Myrtle Beach. Dave talks about three things he's learned when weather is a challenge to walking.Check...

Here Comes Debby

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rain and wind from Debby are part of today's ten-minute walk. Dave is in Myrtle Beach, SC and talks about some of the other hurricanes he's experience...

Battling The Excuses

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's not too hard finding an excuse when we don't want to do something. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the excuses he has to battle ...

Ask This Question Before Walking 10,000 Steps

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

10,000 steps a day is a popular goal. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave breaks down the facts about 10,000 steps and then gives you an important qu...

The Benefits Of Multiple Walks

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Making a commitment to walk every day is powerful. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave discusses the benefits of taking more than one walk a day.Chec...

Just Getting Started

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave welcomes some new listeners who just found the podcast and are getting started. During today's ten-minute walk, he also reads a less than positiv...

Am I Too Old For This?

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When is too old to start walking for fitness? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tackles this question and looks at some underlying reasons why it's...

The Mood Impact Of Where You Walk

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Different places evoke different moods. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a handful of different settings and how they change the mood ...

Questions People Are Asking About Walking

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

People are curious about the benefits of walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave looks at the most asked questions on Google about walking.Check...

How Walking Can Help Beat Boredom

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Overcoming boredom is a skill that can be developed. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about walking is significant part of his boredom beati...

Inside Walking Options

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it's too hot, or there are other circumstances preventing a walk outside, you've still got options. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks ab...

Your Next Healthy Habit

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building a fitness habit is also expanding your habit building skills. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about three other healthy habits wor...

It's Working!

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares an email Corine sent after hearing an episode this week about the impact of walking on our biological age....

When The Motivation Is Short Term

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A specific event on the calendar can be very motivating for exercise. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave asks an important question when the motivat...

Unusual Wildlife Encounters While Walking

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Even when we're walking alone, we probably aren't walking alone. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about some of the unusual wildlife he's en...

Growing Younger By Walking

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can't change your age...or can you? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about research connecting walking to a lower biological age.Check o...

Is Walking All You Need?

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walking can be great exercise, but is it all we need? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how he's answering that question himself.Check ...

Does Walking Take Too Much Time?

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest speed bumps to fitness is the time required. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave looks at a couple advantages walking has to other...

How To Appreciate The Olympic Sport Of Race Walking

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Paris Olympics start later this week. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains why the sport of Race Walking looks odd, but requires impressi...

Arriving Home Feels Great Except...

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

...when it follows a historic walking adventure? Dave is back in Myrtle Beach and during today's ten-minute walk, wonders how a couple others felt whe...

So...This Happened Yesterday While Walking

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The final day in Asheville, NC provided a little drama for Dave and Ava while they were out walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells the st...

The Adventure Of Walking

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walking can add adventure to fitness. During today's ten-minute walk in Asheville NC, Dave takes you on a path high above street level and also shares...

A Walk In Asheville, NC

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave is in hilly Asheville, NC. Today's slightly more intense ten-minute walk is to a coffee shop that opens earlier than the one he was looking for y...

Getting Lost Can (Sometimes) Be Fun

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave is in Asheville, NC and today's ten-minute walk happens as he searches for a nearby coffee shop...without much success.Check out Walking is Fitne...

How Fast Should You Walk?

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walking pace matters. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the research and how height plays a role.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTub...

How Walking Can Help You Lose Weight

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Losing weight is hard, but walking can be an effective tool in your weight loss tool belt. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares several ways wa...

Trying To Beat The Rain

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave shares recent listener comments as he walks for ten-minutes with lightning flashing in the distance and rain in the forecast.Check out Walking is...

Hidden Opportunities To Walk

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walking for fitness can lead to a lifestyle of fitness. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a recent comment from a YouTube viewer that demons...

Does Shoe Color Matter?

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How important is the way your shoes look? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave describes his favorite walking shoes ever and the one time that a shoe'...

Listen To This Before You Quit

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sticking with a fitness or a weight loss goal in the middle of summer can be a challenge. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a meme he recent...

A Different Way To Walk For Exercise

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interval Walking Training offers supersized benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains what IWT is and the added benefits it is deliverin...

Why Do I Walk 19,000 Steps A Day?

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After determining his daily step average since 2013, Dave pondered why he walks this much. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave counts down his top fi...

Do I Really Not Have The Time?

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No time is one of the biggest excuses given for not exercising. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about why he no longer says that and offers...

Terry's Health Transformation From Walking

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walking has a ton of benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a recent comment from Terry who has changed her health trajectory by walkin...

Your Walking Surface Matters

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Different walking surfaces deliver different benefits. During today's ten-minute walk (that happens on four different surfaces) Dave talks about the p...

An Unexpected Surprise While Walking

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This wasn't expected. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave glances skyward and is surprised by what he sees.Dave posted a picture on Instagram @walkin...

What Others Through History Said About Walking

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walking for fitness is not a fad. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares five quotes from historical figures about the value of walking.Check out...

Are You A Starter Or A Finisher?

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fitness is hard, but understanding this key personality trait could be helpful to achieving fitness success. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talk...

Staying Comfortable In The Heat

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walking in the summer can be a challenge for many. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers nine ways to stay comfortable and safe while walking in...

Solving The Exercise Problem

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For many, the exercise problem is difficult to solve. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave defines the problem and explains how walking and using four...

An Early Morning Humid Walk

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Even before sunrise, it's pretty sticky in Myrtle Beach, SC. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how hot it already feels and shares some...

Saving Money By Walking

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Walking can save you money. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five ways using walking as exercise can lower your cost of living.Check o...

Sidewalk Etiquette

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A recent survey of people who walk in New York City produced some interesting results. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about sidewalk etiqu...

5 Ways Walking Sets The Order For Your Day

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens in the morning doesn't always stay in the morning. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five ways an early walk can impact th...

One Thousand!

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast began in the summer of 2020. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five lessons he's learned (or re-learned) doing the first 1...