Walking Blog with Wendy Bumgardner January 2006 Archive

Comedian George Carlin used to poke fun during his comedy act, "Walking Magazine? What's next, Breathing Magazine?" But Walking Magazine ceased publication in 2001. What other magazines can walkers turn ... Read More

This fun winter walking challenge gets you (and your dog if you have one) walking 30 minutes a day for 35 days, in imitation of the the 30 miles a ... Read More

Are you working out right but eating wrong? Not putting the right nutrients in your body could ultimately affect the overall fitness benefits of an active lifestyle. The American Council ... Read More

Xenical-Orlistat Over the Counter: Diet-Blog chimes in with concerns about the news that the diet drug Xenical (Orlistat) may be sold over-the-counter in the USA. I agree, as ... Read More

This workout improves aerobic fitness, increasing the number and size of blood vessels in the muscles and increasing your lung power. All Walking Workouts Heart Rate Zone Calculator Treadmill Workouts

When cold and rain come your way do you and your walking buddy find excuses to stay on the couch? If you have access to a treadmill or two and ... Read More

Many women are concerned about getting bigger legs from walking using a treadmill incline or walking hills outdoors. Some men will actually use the incline in an effort to build ... Read More

Where to walk? How about walking the best walks in the USA? The clubs of the American Volkssport Association host over 1400 self-guided trails in the USA. The ... Read More

Back Pain Myths: Anne Asher, our guide to back and neck pain, has Top 10 Back Pain Myths Asthmatic Marathoner Blog: Stephen G. invited me to his blog. He has ... Read More

Don't let cold weather keep you on the couch. When we've had our rare snow or ice, I've found my Yaktrax and my jackets, rainpants, and waterproof hiking shoes ... Read More

Walking can be a solo journey, but finding a walking companion or walking club can keep it interesting and keep you motivated. Finding the right companion and the right kind ... Read More

This workout gets the body to use stored fat for energy. At 60-70% of your maximum heart rate, 85% of your calories burned are fats. Walking faster or slower burns ... Read More

Have you been walking for weight loss and not seeing the results you hoped for? Lorra Garrick, CPT tells how to change your walking workout to shock your body ... Read More

94 Year-Old Walks 100 Miles a Week: This guy just upriver from me more than doubles my mileage each week, at more than twice my age! Hugh Gailey lives ... Read More

Is your goal for 2006 to speed up your walking? There are simple things you can do with posture and arm motion to give yourself an immediate speed boost. ... Read More

The Fitbug Pedometer Program includes a full-featured Omron pedometer (steps, distance, calories) that allows you to upload your step data to the Fitbug web site to enjoy graphs and charts ... Read More

Heart rate control and heart rate monitors are popular on many exercise machines including treadmills, elliptical trainers and stationary bikes. Treadmill expert Fred Waters explains the difference between just ... Read More

This is the bread-and-butter season for health clubs. If you are one of the herd heading back to the gym, here is advice from personal trainer Chad Tackett on ... Read More

The Cruel Pedometer: Dr. Melissa Clouthier discovers the cruel truth from her pedometer, 2453 steps a day is not enough.... Best Weight Loss Resolutions: Here are 5 simple changes ... Read More

To lose weight, you must burn more calories per day than you eat. Most of us need a combination of decreased eating and increased exercise to have sustained ... Read More

Is your New Year's walking resolution to walk a half-marathon or marathon in 2006? I have tutorials on how to train for and walk marathons and half-marathons. The ... Read More

It is time to start walking for health, fitness, and weight control. I will lead you through a program for absolute beginners, with the goal to have you walking ... Read More

From the Fat Man Walking to the Google Map Pedometer, each year brings new trends, stories, and gear to the world of walking. These are the stories that got the ... Read More

Treadmill walkers burn more calories than those using other exercise machines because treadmill walking is so natural. Buying a home treadmill is a convenient way to burn calories whenever ... Read More