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Walking is Fitness

928 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -

A daily ten-minute walking podcast that helps you build an exercise habit that sticks

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Are There Benefits To Walking Every Day?

March 10, 2024 07:01 - 11 minutes

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 commitment. Take the March Walking is Fitness Challenge and set your own personal goal for the month. Use this free tracker to chart your progress Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm Not Stopping. That's My Goal

March 09, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 of tapping the FOLLOW button in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Take the March Walking is Fitness Challenge and set your own personal goal for the month. Use this free tracker to chart your progress Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Ava's Remarkable Journey

March 08, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 those times when it came to a stop. Set a personal walking goal for this month and then download your March Walking is Fitness Challenge Tracker to chart your progress Use the 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker to begin building a walking habit that sticks Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are You ready For More Vitamin D?

March 07, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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. Download the March Walking is Fitness Challenge Tracker Here's where you can get the free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Standardize Before You Optimize

March 06, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 Fitness on YouTube You can use the March Walking is Fitness Challenge to either standardize or optimize your walking. Get more information about the March Challenge and download your free tracker HERE Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My Annual Fitness Report Card

March 05, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 is having on his health. You can take the March Walking is Fitness Challenge and chart your progress using this free tracker You can also download the free 90 day Fitness Chain Tracker which is a powerful tool for getting started and building a fitness habit Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube This podcast is intended for education and ente...

9 Ways To Burn More Calories While Walking

March 04, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 your walks. Take the March Walking is Fitness Challenge. Set a personal walking goal for the month and mark your daily progress using this free downloadable Challenge Tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Amazing Transformation

March 03, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

Melissa's transformation is inspiring. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares five thoughts about Melissa's amazing journey. Take the March Walking is Fitness Challenge. Set a personal walking goal for the month and use the tracker to chart your progress. Download your free tracker HERE You can also begin building a 90 Day Fitness Chain using this free tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choi...

What's Your March Goal?

March 02, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 month. Download the March Walking is Fitness Challenge Tracker. Tell Dave what your goal is [email protected] Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take The March 2024 Walking Challenge

March 01, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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. During today's ten-minute walk, he explains how it works. Download the March Walking is Fitness Challenge Tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would You Walk Today If...

February 29, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

...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. Download your March Walking is Fitness Challenge Tracker Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uh Oh!

February 28, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 a new episode every day. Take the March Walking is Fitness Challenge. Set your personal walking goal for the month and watch your progress using the free tracker. Download HERE Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a donation using Buy Me a Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Value Of A Quiet Walk

February 27, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 music. Take the March Walking is Fitness Challenge. Set your own personal goal for the month and download the tracker HERE Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If You've Been Sidelined By Illness...

February 26, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

...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 encouraging recommendations. Take the March Walking is Fitness Challenge and download the Challenge Tracker HERE Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do You Walk More If You Wear A Step Tracker?

February 25, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 massive study Dave mentions HERE If you're interested in the different Fitbit options tap HERE Download your free March Walking is Fitness Challenge Tracker Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New Challenge For You

February 24, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 challenge can benefit you. Download the free March Walking is Fitness Challenge tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have You Tried This Fitness Trend?

February 23, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 of rucking. Learn more about rucking HERE Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walking For The Win

February 22, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 your day. Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support Walking is Fitness with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My Mom's Amazing Response

February 21, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 Walking is Fitness on YouTube Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why We Hate Exercise

February 20, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Don't Have A Place To Walk

February 19, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 some might experience a shift in perspective as fitness becomes a greater priority. Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five Surprising Benefits Of Walking

February 18, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 today's episode Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Wynn Did After Her Fitness Chain Broke

February 17, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 Walking is Fitness Challenge HERE Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mysterious Walking Stick

February 16, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 about an heirloom from his grandfather that's a forerunner to something you can use today to supersize your walking workout. Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Life Gets Too Busy

February 15, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 talks about an irony in all this. Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Non Scale Victories

February 14, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 out the Walking is Fitness YouTube channel. There's a new video posted every week Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why You Should Consider Strength Training

February 13, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

Well rounded fitness includes more than cardio. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five benefits of adding strength training to your fitness activities. Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time, Distance, Or Steps?

February 12, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 element at the end. Check out the Walking is Fitness YouTube channel Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me a Coffee Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Worst Goal Possible

February 11, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 NOT be. Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Check out the Walking is Fitness YouTube channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Happened When Larraine Stopped Walking

February 10, 2024 08:01 - 10 minutes

Larraine had a consistent walking habit that got interrupted when "lots of life happened." During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares what Larraine experienced after that. Check out Walking is Fitness on You Tube Here's the Newsweek article about Dave's two years of walking 20,000 steps every day Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee FOLLOW Walking is Fitness and each episode will be automatically delivered to you. Back out of this episode description and then tap the F...

Do You Like A Challenge?

February 09, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

Geraldine McFaul did something pretty amazing last summer. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the inspiring walk Geraldine took to check off a bucket list item and raise money for charity. Read more about Geraldine's walk Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living Longer Than Most

February 08, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 some of their non-negotiables...including what we're doing right now. Check out the article Dave reference HERE Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Benefits Of Using A Treadmill

February 07, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I Fell In Love With Walking In Cities

February 06, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 enduring passion. Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Was Your Turning Point?

February 05, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 people he knows. Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's What A Cardiology Nurse Recommends

February 04, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 nurse told her patients to do. Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Shocked Me!

February 03, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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...and why he didn't think that was going to happen. Read the Newsweek article HERE Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's The Danger Season For Fitness

February 02, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 perspective of walking for fitness while it's really cold. Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should You Walk Or Eat First?

February 01, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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...walking or eating first. Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fitness In Retirement

January 31, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 retirement. Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would You Like A Job With A Lot Of Walking?

January 30, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Walking Lower Your Blood Pressure?

January 29, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 of a day when it all became a little too real for him. Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has Walking Become Trendy?

January 28, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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. Download the 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding Joy In Your Walk

January 27, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about what Cher does to stay motivated to keep walking. Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Proper Walking Technique

January 26, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do You Need A Restart?

January 25, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Many Steps Is Good Enough?

January 24, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 when he saw how many steps he'd walked that day. Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Check out the different Fitbit models HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Good Pain Is Bad

January 23, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Walking is Fitness is for information and educational purposes and is not intended as specific medical or exercise advice for you. Please consult a doctor or licensed personal trainer when you experience post exercise soreness and how to move forwa...

What's Your Win Today?

January 22, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Make Your Walks More Interesting

January 21, 2024 08:01 - 11 minutes

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 Tracker Check out the different Fitbit models HERE Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices