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Using Technology To Take Your Walks To The Next Level

Technology can help improve many activities, even something as simple as walking.

2013/04/29

Why Run When You Can Walk?

You’re out enjoying a nice, brisk walk. Your heart is pumping. Your muscles are feeling good. Then, you see people running past you. And you think: should I be running, too?

2013/04/29

Walks of Life – Who Walks More?

If you want to stay fit, lose weight or just feel better mentally, there’s an easy and inexpensive way to do it — go for a daily walk. But who walks more? And where do they walk?

2013/04/29

Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Picking The Perfect Walking Shoe

When you’re in the shoe store trying to select a comfortable walking shoe, you may feel like you’re looking for the needle in the haystack. Leather, nylon and canvas… cross trainers or running shoes… where do you begin?

2013/04/29

Want To Improve Your Mood? Go For A Walk

Feeling a little down in the dumps? It turns out that a modest exercise program — even just taking regular walks — can improve your mood significantly.

2013/04/29

Walking Tips for Seniors

Walking is great exercise for anybody, but it is particularly good for senior citizens who may not be able to engage in other more strenuous types of physical activity.

2013/04/29