Walking

Five 20-minute treadmill workouts

Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Standard treadmill workouts are so dull: You get on, start the machine and go until it's time to stop. You might as well be a gerbil on a wheel. Don't fall into the dreadmill trap! Try a quick 20-minute routine that will keep you active, interested and in tip-top shape.

Walk for a cause

Jessica Watson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:31:00 -0800

As we head into spring and the weather brightens, our favorite charities start recruiting for fundraising walks and runs all over the country. Here are 10 great causes to get you walking.

Making memories: Celebrating baby's first steps

Kori Ellis — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:21:00 -0700

Your baby's first steps are one of the moments that you'll always cherish. Capture this special milestone through video, photographs and more.

6 Ways nature can boost your mood

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:34:00 -0700

If you're suffering from the moody blues, anxiety or angry stress, the key to your mental health may be right outside your door. According to Brant Secunda and world champion Ironman Mark Allen, authors of Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You, connecting with nature not only brings beauty into your life, it can significantly boost your mood. Here’s what they had to say about the power of nature in improving your mental health.

The no-nonsense guide to slimming down for summer

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:39:00 -0700

If you’re one of the countless people currently in a panic over the onset of bathing-suit season, you’re not alone. To help keep you from going off the deep end, we’ve put together a get-fit guide to help you regain your sanity and slim down in time for summer.

Fast fitness: Ten 10-minute exercises

Kendra Y. Mims — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:21:00 -0700

If you find your schedule packed with work deadlines, family activities and a busy social life, you may not have the extra time to spend hours at the gym whipping your body into shape. Instead of kicking your fitness to the curb, fit these ten 10-minute workouts into your day.

Travel Ireland and take a hawk walk

Jen Karetnick — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:33:00 -0800

If you’re a lady who believes that a proper vacation should include stellar dining, luxury spas and historic lodgings where romance practically roams the damask-draped rooms like ghosts, consider a visit to Old World Ireland, where many a castle has been converted into a lavish resort. And if you’re that very same female who, unpredictable as always, also relishes a good tromp through muddy forests, holding up bits of raw chicken in a gloved fist to entice a bird of prey as its comes hurtling out of the azure sky, then narrow the field to Dromoland Castle Resort & Country Club in County Clare. Here’s more on taking a hawk walk while visiting Ireland.

Ditch the gym every day of the week

Lisa M. Maloney — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:22:00 -0800

Do you struggle to drag yourself into the gym on warm, sunny days? Don’t bother. Exercising outdoors – a literal breath of fresh air – can reinvigorate a previously “blah” fitness plan and help you avoid the dreaded plateau. Every day of this no-gym workout plan includes a different cardiovascular exercise, and a strength-training exercise you can do on children’s playground equipment.

Top 10 tips for living longer and feeling younger

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:47:00 -0800

Living longer and feeling younger are probably two of the most common goals for adults everywhere. Since there are no magic age-erasers to stop or reverse the aging process just yet, it’s up to us to do what we can to slow down the clock. That may seem daunting, but there are some simple things we can do every day to lead longer, healthier lives and prevent premature aging.

How to plan a walking weight-loss program

Kristin Chessman — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:45:00 -0800

Think you can’t lose weight from walking? Think again! An increase in your physical activity, combined with a healthy diet, can actually help you lose weight and maintain an active and fit lifestyle. Keep reading to find out how to plan your own walking weight-loss program.

5 Ways to burn more calories by walking

Julie Kraut — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:43:00 -0800

Going to the gym is great, when you have the time. But between work, family, and, let’s be honest, reality TV watching, you probably don’t spend as much time at the gym as you want to. Wouldn’t it be great if you could burn a ton of calories a more convenient way? Well, you can. By walking. Here’s how to make walking work for you.

Women’s health: 10 must-have health products

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:18:00 -0800

Being healthy goes beyond sweating at the gym for two hours or running a marathon. Certainly, a moderate level of fitness needs to be at the top of the list, but there are other components of your health that need attention, including diet, reproductive health, brain health, stress management and skin care, just to name a few. Here are 10 must-have health products for women to help you improve your overall health in the New Year.

Budget-friendly fitness: How to get a great body on the cheap

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:58:00 -0800

Resolving to lose weight this year? Chances are you’re not alone. But gym memberships can get expensive, as can yoga, Pilates or other fitness classes, so what’s a fitness-minded gal to do? If you want to finally lose that last five pounds, or just commit to a more active lifestyle, we’ve got some great ways to improve your body – on a budget.

Travel fitness: Urban runs around the world

Laura Keller — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:44:00 -0800

If your New Year involves globe-trotting to faraway places, lacing up your running shoes on a bleary-eyed, jet-lagged morning may be the key to discovering corners of the city you might otherwise miss. Get your endorphins buzzing during your international travel with these picks for best urban runs around the world.

Helping your baby learn to walk

Beth Feldman — Fri, 28 May 2010 09:11:00 -0700

Now that you’ve tackled diapering, crawling and childproofing, you are officially ready for the next step...walking! By the time your baby hits 9 months, they’re going to start testing their limits and that means you will start seeing the early stages of your little one attempting to walk. It usually starts right near a couch or table with the baby attempting to pull themselves up with support from the table top or cushions.