Walking is Fitness
Episodes
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
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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
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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...
The Benefits Of Good Posture While Walking
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Improving our posture while we walk delivers some nice benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how he's working on his posture.Chec...
How Walking Is Making You Mentally Strong
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a list of six things that characterize mentally strong people. He also has a momentary wildlife encounter ...
Back Home!
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a brief road trip, Dave is back in Myrtle Beach. During today's ten-minute walk, he shares some listener email, comments, and an Apple Podcasts ...
When The Routine Is Broken
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does Dave stay fitness consistent when his routine is broken? During today's ten-minutes, Dave talks about that and also lets you listen in to par...
A Walk in Destin, FL
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's called The Emerald Coast and it's beautiful. Today's ten-minute walk happens along HarborWalk in Destin, Florida.Check out Walking is Fitness on ...
Building Special Memories While Walking
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Where was Dave headed yesterday? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave reveals where he is and why he's there.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSu...
A Daily Walk May Not Protect You From This
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave circles back to research about the dangers of sitting. This episode was recorded during a day when Dave was sitting more than normal.Check out Wa...
Developing A Walking Mindset
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is your default thinking about walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about three choices we often face and how we answer those choi...
The Value Of A Walking Journal
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finding fitness motivation can be a challenge. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about an idea that might spark motivation and will become a ...
Feeling Good About Walking
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are different ways you can feel good about walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a comment from Tammy and why she's feeling good ...
Staying Safe While Walking
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pedestrian deaths have increased annually for more then ten years. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five ways to walk near traffic saf...
Don't Underestimate What A Daily Walk Can Accomplish
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taking the long view can set you up for success. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a mindset shift and illustrates the impact this can ...
How Far You Walked
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You probably don't realize how much ground you've covered with your daily walks. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave paints a big picture of how far ...
An Effective Way To Build A Walking Habit
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building a habit is really hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about an effective way to create a daily walking habit.Check out Walking i...
Who's Your WHY?
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who is your motivation for fitness? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares his answer and why he thinks it feels somewhat awkward.Check out Walki...
Can A One-Minute Walk Change Your Life?
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to take a walk that's too short? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five ways a really short walk could change your life....
This Made Me Jump While Walking
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave encountered a little startle during last's night walk with Ava. In today's ten-minute walk, he explains what happened and also shares some recent...
What If Walking Isn't Your Thing?
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walking is great! But, what if you don't feel that way. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers is perspective for those who say, "Walking isn't m...
Are You Celebrating?
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's important to acknowledge your fitness victories. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the importance of celebrating process as well a...
Making The World Better
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If everyone walked more, would the world be a better place? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave ponders this question and offers three ways you might...
The Problem With Counting Steps
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Counting steps can provide big time motivation for fitness. But, there can also be a downside, as Dave discusses during today's ten-minute walk.Check ...
When Does Walking Become Natural?
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A listener question gets Dave thinking. During today's ten-minute walk, he responds by looking at the question three different ways.Check out Walking ...
Why I Gave Up Running For Walking
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On May 7, 2013 Dave made a big decision. During today's ten-minute walk, he tells the story of why he gave up running for walking on that afternoon.Ch...
Where Is Everybody?
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Walking is Fitness YouTube video sparked a bunch of similar comments. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains what happened.You can ...
The Walk I Didn't Enjoy
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not every walk is going to be fun. Dave tells the story of a recent walk he just wanted to be over.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport the ...
Seven Ways We Use Walking
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walking is multi-functional. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about seven different ways we use walking...sometimes all in the same day!Chec...
Going Barefoot Has Benefits
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you enjoy walking barefoot? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about several research-based benefits of walking without shoes.Check out Wal...
Why Does Fitness Feel So Hard?
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting and sticking with fitness is hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares five reasons why he thinks it feels this way.Check out Walking...
Who Decided 10,000 Steps?
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is 10,000 steps every day such a popular goal? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the origin story of 10,000 steps.Check out Walking is F...
What Kelly Clarkson Loves About Walking
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Clarkson used walking to help her lose weight. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how a move gave Kelly some extra motivation to w...
A New Walking Mindset
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a walking mindset. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about three people whose view of walking has changed.Check out Walking is Fi...
Who Are You Telling?
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Letting others know about your walking goals can have a profound impact. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares some eye-opening research about t...
What Would My Future Self Say?
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our choices today will have an impact on tomorrow. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave wonders what his future self would say to him today.Check out ...
Encountering Snakes While Walking...
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
...is rarely fun. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares some of his snake encounter stories and talks about what he does to avoid this.Check out...
How Walking Can Help Grief
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grief is hard, but walking can help. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares thoughts from some who are grieving now and how walking is helping. H...
Competition Isn't Always Motivating
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone is fueled by competition. Dave shares his story during today's ten-minute walk as the world wakes up around him.Check out Walking is Fitn...
5 Ways Walking Makes Retirement Better
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retirement can be a wonderful season of life. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how walking can make it even better.Check out Walking i...
Changing How You Think About Yourself
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doing a hard thing changes the way you think...about yourself. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares comments from several listeners who are doi...
THIS Is Better Than Discipline For Fitness
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us believe intense discipline is needed to stick with fitness. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how his view on this has chang...
Zone Two Walking
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heart rate is important in exercise. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the different heart rate zones and the one a lot of experts beli...
How Long Does It Take To Walk 10,000 Steps?
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's actually a better question. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave breaks down the time commitment needed for 10,000 steps and then reframes the...
Take The Walk
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it feels like life is spinning out of control, this might be one of the best things you can do. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about ...
How Hilary Swank Uses Walking
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Hilary Swank talked about how she uses walking to help her job as an actress. During today's ten-minute walk,...
Are You Wearing The Right Shoes?
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wearing the wrong shoes for fitness walking can lead to problems. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers three suggestions to help you find the r...
Be The Encourager
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melisa knows how Kiersten feels. She's been there. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares an email he received from Melisa after she heard Monday...
Start Today!
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we wait to start walking for fitness? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares five reasons we delay.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube...
Can You Walk Too Much?
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is something Dave has personally experienced. During today's ten-minute walk, he explains how he knew he was walking too much.Check out Walking i...
This Benefit Of Walking Feels More Real
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of walking benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about one that is growing in importance for him.Check out Walking is Fi...
The Power Of Walking In Nature
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Research indicates some real advantages to walking through nature. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about that and also shares a little quir...
Who Did The Harder Thing?
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness is hard, but not always equally hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells a story and then asks the question, "Who did the harder thing...
How I Handled My Plantar Fasciitis
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plantar Fasciitis is a common, but painful, foot condition. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about when he had it in both feet and what he d...
Your Turn
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wynn and Carol still have cold weather. Melisa knows that obsessing over step counts is detrimental for her. Stacey took advantage of an opportunity t...