Walking is Fitness
Episodes
Which Is Better - Walking Or Running?
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a much debated question. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the research and then offers his opinion.Check out Walking is Fitnes...
This Is How Many Steps Could Lengthen Your Life
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's new research about how walking could give you some bonus years. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the encouraging numbers.Check out ...
The Walking Adventure Of Bill Bucklew
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2012, Bill Buckley received some life changing health diagnosis. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the remarkable way Bill is using ...
Have You Thought This?
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness is hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a dangerous line of thinking that we can all fall into.Check out Walking is Fitness ...
A Different Take On Fitness Goals
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Goals are hard to achieve...especially fitness goals. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a perspective he recently saw that helps him when fi...
How Walking Might Change This For You
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your fitness commitment could change the way you see life. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares how it's changed for Connie and when it changed...
Getting Habits To Stick
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building a consistent habit is one of the hardest parts of fitness. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about three things experts recommend ab...
Are There Benefits To Walking Every Day?
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Intentional fitness every day is hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about some of the benefits others have experienced who made this com...
I'm Not Stopping. That's My Goal
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve is building a fitness chain. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talk's about Steve's goal, thanks several listeners, and explain the benefits ...
Ava's Remarkable Journey
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes fitness is not only hard, but impossible. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the fitness journey his wife has been on and thos...
Are You ready For More Vitamin D?
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the weekend we spring forward. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about some of the benefits of getting more sunshine into our lives.D...
Standardize Before You Optimize
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a danger when we move too fast with fitness. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave unpacks advice from an expert on habits.Check out Walking is...
My Annual Fitness Report Card
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave got his annual physical yesterday. During today's ten-minute walk, he talks about what the doctor found and the impact this commitment to fitness...
9 Ways To Burn More Calories While Walking
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walking is a great activity for weight management. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about nine ways you can burn even more calories during y...
An Amazing Transformation
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa's transformation is inspiring. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares five thoughts about Melissa's amazing journey.Take the March Walkin...
What's Your March Goal?
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you doing the March Walking is Fitness Challenge? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about several who are and what their goal is for the ...
Take The March 2024 Walking Challenge
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're looking for something to help with fitness consistency or freshen things up, Dave invites you to try the March Walking is Fitness Challenge....
Would You Walk Today If...
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
...this special day was treated differently? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave lets his imagination take over and invites you to do the same.Downlo...
Uh Oh!
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A recent injury sidelined Dave for a few days. During today's ten-minute walk, he explains what happened, how he's doing now, and why there was still ...
The Value Of A Quiet Walk
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever walk with nothing in your ears? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the value of walking without podcasts, audio books, or mu...
If You've Been Sidelined By Illness...
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
...it could be hard to getting back to where you were. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the challenge of restarting and offers some en...
Do You Walk More If You Wear A Step Tracker?
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does counting steps cause you to move more? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave looks at some research to help answer this question.Check out the mas...
A New Challenge For You
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walking is Fitness is introducing a new challenge for March. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the details and talks about how this challeng...
Have You Tried This Fitness Trend?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave didn't realize he was participating in a trendy fitness activity. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about some of the powerful benefits ...
Walking For The Win
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walking can be more than a fitness activity. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the powerful impact this walk can have on the rest of yo...
My Mom's Amazing Response
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, Dave asked his mom a question. Her response was inspiring. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells the story of what happened.Check out W...
Why We Hate Exercise
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If exercise was easy everyone would do it. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers five reasons why he thinks exercise is hated by so many.Check o...
I Don't Have A Place To Walk
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone can open the front door and have a place to walk. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about several different options and also how...
Five Surprising Benefits Of Walking
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will they surprise you? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave goes through these five surprising benefits.Here's the Harvard article Dave mentions in t...
What Wynn Did After Her Fitness Chain Broke
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stuff happens. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells what Wynn did after stuff happened on Day 43 of her Fitness Chain.Learn more about the March...
The Mysterious Walking Stick
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When he was a kid, it made him feel like Evel Knievel. But, now there are more questions than answers. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks abou...
When Life Gets Too Busy
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness is hard. It's even harder when you don't have the time. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how he handles busy days...and then t...
Non Scale Victories
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Losing weight can feel really discouraging at times. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the importance of recognizing your NSV's. Check ...
Why You Should Consider Strength Training
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well rounded fitness includes more than cardio. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five benefits of adding strength training to your fit...
Time, Distance, Or Steps?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are three basic ways to measure walking as exercise. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a benefit of each and adds a bonus fourth ...
The Worst Goal Possible
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Experts have defined what is a good goal. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about one of his goals that is an example of what goals should NO...
What Happened When Larraine Stopped Walking
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Larraine had a consistent walking habit that got interrupted when "lots of life happened." During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares what Larraine e...
Do You Like A Challenge?
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Geraldine McFaul did something pretty amazing last summer. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the inspiring walk Geraldine took to check...
Living Longer Than Most
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist Dan Buettner talked with some of the world's oldest people and wrote about what he learned. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares som...
7 Benefits Of Using A Treadmill
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walking on a treadmill is a good workout. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about seven benefits of using a treadmill.Download your free 90 D...
When I Fell In Love With Walking In Cities
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's something about walking in big cities that's fun. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the trip to New York that sparked an enduri...
What Was Your Turning Point?
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have a specific point in time when we decided to pursue fitness. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the turning points for several...
Here's What A Cardiology Nurse Recommends
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walking has some amazing health benefits, but getting started can be hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about what a retired cardiology ...
This Shocked Me!
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave was mentioned by a major media outlet this week and the response was surprising. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains what happened...an...
It's The Danger Season For Fitness
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel the temptation to push pause until things warm up this episode is for you. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers a different perspec...
Should You Walk Or Eat First?
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are benefits to either combination. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares some research that will help you decide which is better for you....
Fitness In Retirement
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When is the best time to start fitness for retirement? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares some thoughts as he's preparing for his own retirem...
Would You Like A Job With A Lot Of Walking?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not all jobs are sedentary. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about some jobs that would put a lot of steps on your Fitbit.Download your free...
Does Walking Lower Your Blood Pressure?
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Experts say there are three things we can do to help lower blood pressure. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about this and tells the story o...
Has Walking Become Trendy?
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is walking a new fitness trend? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the reasons he thinks this is happening and why some remain skeptical...
Finding Joy In Your Walk
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about what Cher does to stay motivated to keep walking.Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeSupport the p...
The Proper Walking Technique
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a right way and a wrong way to walk? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares what the experts recommend for walking correctly.Download yo...
Do You Need A Restart?
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sticking with fitness is really hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the best way to restart if you've had to stop.Download your fre...
How Many Steps Is Good Enough?
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever reached the end of the day feeling like you need to walk a little more? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about what Ken did wh...
When Good Pain Is Bad
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard the phrase, "no pain, no gain?" During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about his experience with soreness after exercise.Download y...
What's Your Win Today?
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness in the Gap Season is hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains what the Gap Season is and how you can keep moving forward.Download y...
How To Make Your Walks More Interesting
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you start getting bored with walking, Dave offers a way to keep it fresh during today's ten-minute walk.Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tra...
Did That Just Happen?
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dawn had an amazing thing happen as she was walking and listening to the podcast. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares her story and several ot...
Guess What Today Is?
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you started on January 1, today's episode is especially for you. Dave explains why during today's ten-minute walk.Download your free 90 Day Fitness...
When Winter Is Demotivating
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cold temperatures can be a barrier to walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about what helps him get out the door when it's really cold....
What This Walk Is Doing Right Now
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a walk has immediate benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the three "right now" benefits that mean the most to him.Suppor...
The Walking Benefits That Matter Most
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Research indicates there are a lot of potential long-term health benefits from consistent walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about th...
Is Walking Really Exercise?
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a question many ask. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave provides an answer and some insight as to why it's even asked.Download your free 90 ...
You're Inspiring Others
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People are watching your commitment. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about an athlete who inspired him in early 2023.Download your free 90 ...
Are Your Feeling Stronger?
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness progress can be slow, but it feels great when you recognize what's happening. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares how the podcast is h...
Can I Take A Day Off?
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a normal question as you're building a new fitness habit. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells the story of Sandy Hulme who built a runn...
Where's The Progress?
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How long does exercise take to work? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares one personal trainer's answer to this question.Download your free 90 ...
Be Like Mike
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finding time for your walk can be a challenge. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares what his neighbor does to rarely miss his twice a day walks...
Finding The Fun
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise is hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the importance of having fun so you can stay motivated.Download your free 90 Day Fi...
How Long Before It's A Habit?
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first priority of exercise is building a habit. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about some research and things that could trip you up b...
The Other Important Fitness Habits
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise doesn't happen in a vacuum. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about two other fitness related habits that he's focused on.How's it g...
A Quiet Walk...Until It Wasn't
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's ten-minute walk starts early in the morning before anyone else is up and moving. At least that's what Dave thought.Support the podcast with a ...
The Problem With Weekends
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building a fitness routine on the weekends can be challenging. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how this was a surprising problem for ...
One Year From Now
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Try this next time you're feeling unmotivated. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells a story that explains how this perspective can add a little ...
This May Surprise You
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walking for exercise is building your fitness capacity. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells the story of a woman who who was pleasantly surpris...
The Day Everything Changed
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eleven years ago. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about one of those game-changing days...even though he didn't realize it at the time.Down...
How To Stay Motivated
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Motivation is always high for new goals on January 1, but what happens when motivation starts to fade? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave offers a r...
Is 10,000 Steps A Good Goal?
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you walk 10,000 steps every day? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the benefits and downside of this popular fitness goal.Downlo...
How This Podcast Can Help You In 2024
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is your biggest fitness challenge right now? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the top ten responses from the listeners of Walking is F...
Why A Promise Is Better Than A Goal
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of an exercise goal, how about a fitness promise. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains why he thinks making a promise is more powerfu...
How To Make Exercise Goals Last
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most exercise goals end in failure. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a different approach to your fitness goals a better chance of las...
The Problem With Goals
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you want to change in 2024? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the downside of setting big goals.Download your free 90 Day Fitne...
Why Is Staying Consistent So Hard?
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listeners say consistency is their biggest fitness challenge. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about why this is so hard.Download your free ...
The Year I Walked 25,000 Steps On Christmas
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Christmas Day 2018, Dave logged 25,112 steps on his Fitbit. During today's ten-minute walk, he explains why, and how, he did that.Download your fre...
A Middle Of The Night Walk
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is this what Charles Dickens experienced when he couldn't sleep? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave weaves a story combining the first time he was o...
Holiday Strolling
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a holiday smorgasbord. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about holiday lights, a couple songs he missed last week, and shares a bunch of...
Reflecting While Walking
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As 2023 draws to a close it's important to look back at what you accomplished this year. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave helps you reflect on som...
Beating The Winter Blahs
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first day of winter. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how walking has helped him handle the emotional dip that happens during...
Reducing The Stress Of Travel
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During a trip this summer, Dave narrowly averted disaster. During today's ten-minute walk, he shares that story and also talks about how he reduces th...
The Gift Of Fitness
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it OK to give someone a gift that encourages fitness? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave looks at both sides of this question and comes up with a...
Can You Read While Walking?
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reading while walking is a thing. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how this can add some motivation to keep your fitness promise.Downl...
Holiday Walking Opportunities
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you walking more during the holidays? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares some of the things he enjoys doing this time of year that involv...
Goal Reached!
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would you believe 1,000,000 walks? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave celebrates the goal and also talks about how you can help others discover Walk...
Will I Regret This?
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's ten-minute walk involves using a skill that Dave clearly doesn't possess.Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain TrackerSupport Walking is Fit...
When Walking Provides Strength In A Moment Of Need
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jill's commitment to walking had a big impact right after she was involved in a scary accident. Dave shares Jill's story during today's ten-minute wal...
Using A Walking Desk
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A health and fitness writer recently used a walking desk and wrote about five things she learned from that experience. During today's ten-minute walk,...
A Different Kind Of Walk
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This isn't for everyone, but during today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a very meaningful place to take a walk.Download your free 90 Day Fitness...
When Walking Doesn't Work
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walking is supposed to make us feel better. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a reporter who discovered it doesn't always work that way...
Why Walking Is Good For Anxiety
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a walk when we feel anxious is a good prescription. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about what the experts believe happens inside ou...
Lowering The Risk Of Diabetes
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How fast you walk can lower the risk of diabetes by a significant amount. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about this new research and also ...