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May 20, $40 million settlement approved for MBT walking shoes ads

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:33:40 -0400

A federal class-action case was settled that gave approved claims a repayment for their purchase of Shape-Ups, Resistance Runner shoes, Podded Sole Shoes or Tone-Ups. The settlement was a result of ads that these shoe companies ran with celebrities telling viewers how the MBT walking shoes helped them lose weight and get toned. While it's clear you can't get get fit and toned by simply walking around in these shoes, they do actually have some good qualities. For example, hundreds of people have written that these shoes helped relieve their back pain, knee pain and more. Click on the link below to learn more about these shoes and if they might be a good fit for you.

May 17, Best Walking Shoes for 2013 : A Personalized Guide to Finding the Perfect Pair

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:30:46 -0400

Find the best walking shoes for 2013. This guide will help you pick the style for your feet. Recommendations include Asics, Brooks, New Balance and more.

May 17, Best New Balance Walking Shoes for 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:21:32 -0400

The best New Balance walking shoes for 2013. How to find the style that will fit your feet perfectly.

Apr 25, Best Asics Walking Shoes for 2013

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:28:35 -0400

The Asics walking shoes buying guide. Find the pair that are perfect for your feet based on your arch type and pronation type..

Apr 22, House Stairs

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:56:44 -0400

I walk up and down the stairs in my house for about an hour. **What a great idea to get some extra steps and a cardio workout! You can definitely get

Apr 5, Best Walking Shoe Frequently Asked Questions

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 16:04:50 -0400

Wondering how to pick the best walking shoe? Whether you are a pronator, have high arches, or plantar fasciitis, I can help you pick the best walking shoe for your particular needs.

Apr 2, National Walking Day is April 3!

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 15:29:57 -0400

Tomorrow is National Walking Day! Grab your sneakers and go for a 30-minute walk to celebrate this special day that commemorates one of the best forms of physical activity. Sponsored by the American Heart Association, National Walking Day is a great way to encourage health and fitness in your family, company or community. Click on the link to get your free online toolkit that is full of tips and helpful information to live a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Apr 1, Interval Walking

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:32:58 -0400

I absolutely love interval walking. It's one of the best ways to burn calories, challenge your body and stay fit. The research continues to support the effectiveness of high interval training to improve fitness level and overall health. In this article, fitness instructor, Cindy Boggs, provides a great interval training chart that you can use whether you are walking, running or cycling. The chart tells you how long to warm up, how long to spend exercising at a high intensity and how long your recovery periods should be as well as your cool down time. If you need some ideas on an interval training schedule, print the chart out or take a picture on your phone and refer to it during your next interval training workout. And if you are new to interval walking, don't miss the article below. It will get you started and give you all the information you need to know about how effective interval training is.

Apr 1, Heart Healthy Foods

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:32:58 -0400

I recently came across this informative article on 10 heart healthy foods. Have a look and find out if you are already incorporating them into your diet. And if you're not, you'll find some great recipes so that you can try these foods and introduce them to your diet. As I get older, I'm finding that what I eat (and how much of it) is just as important as exercise to my weight, skin and heart health. So don't miss article. You may find some great new recipes and a new favorite healthy food!

Apr 1, Take side streets when walking

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:45:27 -0400

When I go for a walk, either as planned exercise or to go get lunch or something, I detour up the odd side street. It adds to the step count without taking

Mar 27, Best Weslo Cadence Treadmills - Best Prices, Models & Reviews

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:16:37 -0400

The best Weslo Cadence Treadmills. Are these machines right for you? Depends on your fitness goal. Find out more here.

Mar 24, Gold's Gym Treadmill Reviews - Unbiased Reviews, Purchasing Tips & Best Prices

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:41:54 -0400

Gold's Gym treadmill reviews - an unbiased assessment of each machine that will help you determine if this is the best treadmill for you.

Mar 20, Can Interval Training Improve Fitness and Function In Stroke Survivors

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:06:39 -0400

Interval training is commonly used to build endurance and fitness levels. It's a great way to burn more calories and to continuously add challenge and interest to your workouts. But now, a team of researchers is going to examine whether high intensity interval training can improve the fitness and function of stroke survivors. Click here to read the entire article. The goal of the study is to use interval training on a treadmill to improve the cardiovascular fitness of stroke survivors which will hopefully improve their motor function as well. If you haven't tried interval walking, take a look at the article link below. It will tell you all about the benefits and give you some workout programs to get you started.

Mar 19, "Walking with Music to release Stress and to keep yourself Fit "

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:54:24 -0400

I started exercising to lose weight in September 2012 and I have lost 5 kg so far. Some of my favorite songs while walking according to speed is as follows:

Mar 19, Anne's Extra Steps

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:49:17 -0400

When my clothes finished drying I would empty the dryer into a laundry basket then bring it to my folding and hanging station that is 4 rooms away from

Mar 17, How To Pick The Best Home Treadmill

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:20:58 -0400

Which is the best home treadmill for your fitness needs? This article lists the best rated treadmills and tips on how to pick the right machine for you.

Feb 18, High-Intensity Interval Training Yields Big Health Benefits, Study Says

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:21:32 -0500

A new research study has provided more evidence that high intensity interval training provides the same health benefits that endurance training provides. In this particular study, those who either did five hours of endurance training or 90 minutes of HIIT for six weeks experienced reduced aortic stiffness and increase whole body insulin sensitivity. Although this study focused on running, it is logical to think that the benefits would translate into HIIT for walking. As always, start slow when introducing HIIT into your walking workout. The link below will give you a great step-by-step guide on how to use HIIT when walking.

Feb 18, What Jere listens to during walking workouts..

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:06:27 -0500

Well, I am currently enrolled in Fitness Walking at a small college where I am an alumni. Rock music has been one of my main interests for over 25 years.

Jan 12, The Virtual Walk Andriod App transports you to different routes in the U.S.

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:46:24 -0500

Virtual walk android app is a fun way to make your walks more interesting and challenging by showing you different routes while you walk on your own familiar walks.

Dec 27, Best Women's Walking Shoes for 2013: The Best Rated Walking Shoes for Women

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:46:08 -0500

The best women's walking shoes for 2013. Here are the top brands and styles that will provide support, comfort and functionality to make your walks more enjoyable.

Nov 7, The Benefits of Walking Include Improved Health, Mood and Energy

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 13:30:26 -0500

There are so many incredible benefits of walking. Here are the body and mind benefits you can expect to experience.

Nov 7, Walking Can Make You Live Longer!

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 13:25:34 -0500

As if we needed more evidence that walking is the perfect sport! A recent study found that walking briskly for just 75 minutes a week increased the life span of people over age 40 by 1.8 years. Increase your brisk walking to 150 minutes a week and the adults in this study added 3.4 years onto their life. We've known that walking can help prevent numerous diseases and improve your fitness and mood, but now their is evidence that suggests it can help you live longer! If you are already walking, great job! Just make sure that your walks are brisk, which will give you a good cardio workout. And if you're new to walking, now is a great time to start. Click on the link below for some great tips on how to keep your walks challenging but enjoyable.

Nov 4, Can Interval Walking Make You Smarter?

Sun, 4 Nov 2012 16:27:58 -0500

Can interval walking make you smarter? New research leads to me believe it could! A Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) study led by Dr. Anil Nigam of the MHI and University of Montreal, in collaboration with the Montreal Geriatric University Institute found that interval training increased the participant's cognitive functions. This was a small study so there needs to be more research to validate these results, but they are very exciting anyway. This study used six, overweight, middle-aged adults. They trained for four months doing two days a week of interval training and two days per week of resistance training. Cognitive function, VO2max and brain oxygenation during exercise testing revealed that the participants' cognitive functions had greatly improved thanks to the exercise," Dr. Nigam said. If people can receive these benefits from interval training on a bike, it is reasonable to believe that the same effects can be reached using interval walking. As long as you are following a high intensity interval program for walking in which you raise your heart rate then let it recover for a short time before starting the cycle again, you will most likely achieve the same benefits - getting smarter and fitter! Click on the link below to read my guide to successful interval walking. It tells you how to get started and provides a few programs for you to use.

Oct 15, Interval Training Burns Over 200 Calories!

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:58:24 -0400

A research study reported this month by exercise physiology graduate student Kyle Sevits of Colorado State University and his team showed that you can burn up to 220 calories by doing 2.5 minutes of high intensity exercise. In this particular study, it was bike riding but what's even more fascinating is that the bike riders broke the 2.5 minutes of high intensity cycling into 30-second segments (for additional details on this study visit WebMD" Visit my interval walking page for some great tips on how to get started with interval training. Not only is it great for you physically, but it will burn more calories than walking at a steady pace. I've included some interval training plans that you can use to get started.

Oct 15, Interval Training Burns Over 200 Calories!

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:57:38 -0400

Oct 12, I Lost 65 Pounds by Walking

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:24:09 -0400

On January 9, 2011, I got on the scales and weighed 241 pounds, which was 65 more than I weighed when I got married. That very day I started walking to

Oct 4, Walk Your Child to School Day

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 17:25:27 -0400

Schools around the U.S. celebrate "Walk Your Child to School Day" in October. It's a great way for kids to meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily exercise. It's pretty good for parents too! I admit, I am lucky to live close to my son's school (.6 mile) and to live in a city that has good weather most of the year. We walk to school every morning and it's a great way for both of us to burn off some energy and enjoy each other's company. After I drop him off at school, I power walk home to burn even more calories. Are you able to walk your child to school? If it's too far away from home to drive, consider parking farther away from school than usual to give you and your child some extra exercise.

Aug 17, How Sonja Adds More Steps to Her Day

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:24:21 -0400

When I take the L train somewhere I usually get on the car that puts me further away from the stairs when I exit the train. That makes me have to walk

Aug 15, Here is Brenda's tip for adding more steps to her day.

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:55:55 -0400

I take the long way to and from the copy machine. **This is a great tip, Brenda. Sometimes works gets so busy that we spend hours and hours just sitting

Aug 15, How Elizabeth adds strides to her day!

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:53:25 -0400

When I am putting things away or tidying up, I put one thing away at at time. Therefore instead of walking once from the dishwasher. I walk about 15 times.

Aug 5, Stay Fit and Connected with Others

Sun, 5 Aug 2012 19:42:48 -0400

This is a great, FREE app available at the apple store. The SoFit app tracks your fitness and keeps you motivated by earning points for fundraising, music and more. And you can compete against your fiends, celebrities and athletes.

Jul 19, I like inspirational music

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:11:51 -0400

My favorite is Songs 4 Worship. I walk to the beat of the music and the songs vary which is good for a mid- level walker Songs for Worship...I have many

Jul 16, SmartPhone Apps That Assess Your Fitness Level

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:37:41 -0400

I recently got a SmartPhone and have been having so much fun with the wide variety of fitness apps. Many are free and some are just a few dollars. They allow you to map out your walks, track your walks, daily caloric intake and so much more. These apps are really handy for keeping fit and losing weight. There are now some apps available that will assess your current fitness level. If you don't know your current fitness level, then you don't really know where to start on a fitness program. This can be very helpful information.

Jul 6, Spice Up Your Interval Training

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:17:55 -0400

I recently read a great article about increasing the effectiveness of your interval training workouts. This article has a lot of great ideas. But first, use the link below to read a guide about how to add interval walking to your walking workouts. This guide provides a great overview of why interval walking is so effective and how to add it to your walks. Then, read the article I referenced above. It will give you some great ideas on how to add variety to your interval training. You can jump rope, climb stairs, etc. Always mix up your intervals to give your body a good challenge and to burn the most calories.

Jun 28, Great Shoe Sale Happening Now

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:55:33 -0400

OnlineShoes.com, one of my favorite online shoe stores is having a great sale right now. Do you need a new pair of walking shoes? Take a look at the link below that lists that helps you identify the best walking shoes for your feet. Then, you'll find my best walking shoes list. Get a great deal on a new pair of walking shoes...or any kind of shoe! 4th of July Sale! Get up to 40% off at OnlineShoes.com! Plus Free shipping. Save big on hundreds of summer styles from your favorite brands. Hurry sale ends July 4!

Jun 26, How Sonja Adds More Steps to Her Day

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:42:56 -0400

To add more steps to my day, on the last connecting bus to my destination, I get off the bus and walk the rest of the way. Or, on my way to my destination,

Jun 20, Sheila's walking music

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:20:33 -0400

Every Breath You Take 4:13 The Police Love You Like a Love Song 3:08 Selena Gomez & The Scene Bad Romance 4:56 Lady GaGa

Jun 20, Add more steps by playing games

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:15:40 -0400

I add more steps by playing Wi-Fit Plus aerobics games (the basic steps). It is fun and I can get 5,000 steps within 3 rounds of the game (15 minutes).

Jun 20, Burn More Calories Walking Backward

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:18:41 -0400

A recent article in the Times of India highlights the physical benefits of walking backwards, also known as retrowalking. Walking backwards actually burns more calories than walking forwards. Why? It challenges your body more to walk backwards, resulting in a higher amount of calories burned. In addition, you are working a different set of muscles. Should you give it a try? Click the link below to read the guide I created on how to walk backwards. It includes important safety tips and how you can get started.

May 30, Wireless Headset Giveaway - Lose Weight While Talking On The Phone!

Wed, 30 May 2012 15:49:59 -0400

If you work in an office and don't have a chance to exercise much during the day, consider purchasing a wireless headset. Wearing a wireless headset will allow you to walk around your office or cubicle while talking on the phone. This is a great way to burn calories and feel more refreshed by adding more exercise to your day. It's a great way to beat that 2:00 pm slump as research has shown that a brief walk can help you fight tiredness. Headsets.com is giving away one of its wireless headsets each month. All you have to do is tell them how you use your headset. The wackier, the better!

May 24, Benefits of Walking For Senior Citizens

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:39 -0400

Walking for senior citizens is an effective way to gain fitness and vitality. This article highlights the benefits and offers a step-by-step guide to beginning a walking program for senior citizens.

May 16, lawanda's recomendation for inspirational walking music

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:39:28 -0400

The song is called Walking and the artist name is Mary Mary. he musical lyrics are in keeping with what you are doing and what you are trying to accomplish

Apr 3, America's Best Walking Cities for 2012

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 16:31:50 -0400

Did your city make the best walking list? These cities were rated as some of the best based on safety, guided walking tours, parks and walkable space.

Mar 11, Walking 1:1 meetings

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:04:40 -0400

Ask your colleagues if they would be willing to walk and talk during a 2-person meeting, rather than talk in a conference room. -- What a great idea for

Feb 14, How Lynn adds more steps to her day

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:51:21 -0500

While talking on the phone, march in place or move around as location permits. Also while doing laundry, I don't carry everything at once - I make more

Feb 7, Sandi's recommendation for fast walking music

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:40:11 -0500

Gregoria by Magna Canta Derezzed by Daft Punk Hooked on Classics by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra --Wow, Sandi, thanks for adding these great songs

Feb 4, Walking works for guys too!

Sat, 4 Feb 2012 16:40:38 -0500

When I started I was 45 years old, sedentary and obese at 240lbs and 5 ft 7 in tall. My health was poor with high blood pressure, sleep apnea, fatty liver,

Jan 31, Walking With Weights: The Pros and Cons

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:34:51 -0500

Walking with weights - should you or shouldn't you? This article describes the pros and cons and offers the safest way to walk with weights.

Jan 25, Christine's Recommendation for Brisk Walking Music

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:29:05 -0500

DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love - Usher OMG - Usher Moves Like Jagger - Maroon Five While walking quickly. --Christine, I love these songs! They all have a

Jan 19, Power Walking Music

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:45:07 -0500

LMFAO - Sexy and I know it LMFAO - Party Rock BEP's - Boom Boom Pow JLopez with Pitbull - On the Floor Black Keys - Loney Boy Pitbull with Neo - Everything

Nov 19, Diane Adds More Steps To Her Day By Walking As Much As She Can

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:20:35 -0500

I LITERALLY WALK EVERYWHERE POSSIBLE... I started just putting on the pedometer during a normal day just at home walking around the house and doing normal

Nov 19, Lilly Adds More Steps to Her Day by Pacing When Waiting for the Elevator

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:19:52 -0500

While waiting for the elevator at work, I pace back and forth. Often getting in almost 100 steps as opposed to just standing there and waiting.