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Walking Off Weight (176)
Walking is often recommended as part of a weight loss program. Find out how far, how fast, and how often you should walk as part of a weight management program. Learn how to burn fat and eat better.

Pedometer Walking (143)
How to walk with a pedometer, step counter, speedometer or GPS gadget. How to choose and set a pedometer. Use pedometer programs and logs to keep track of your walking to motivate you towards your goals.

Treadmills (90)
How to get a good treadmill workout. What to look for in a treadmill. Selecting and buying the best treadmill.

Beginners (61)
Are you ready to start walking? Learn how to start walking for fitness, weight loss, recreation or sport. We have lessons, email newsletters, tutorials and basics for new walkers to begin enjoying walks.

Fitness Walking & Workouts (225)
Enjoy walking workouts, fitness workouts, and stretching routines for walkers to build their strength and endurance. Use calculators, logs, trackers and tools to help fitness walkers with their workouts and walking programs.

Walking Programs (64)
Learn how to walk with these online and free email courses on different walking techniques. These include walking off weight, walking for beginners, pedometer walking, racewalking, and training for a marathon or half-marathon walk.

Walking Fast (115)
Walking fast comes in many forms and styles, from Olympic racewalking for competition to powerwalking for fitness to informal speedwalking. Learn how to walk faster.

Half Marathon & Marathon (324)
Endurance walkers can learn how to train for, select, and walk a marathon, half-marathon, ultramarathon or long distance walk. We have training schedules and tips as well as reviews and listings of walker-friendly marathons.

Blisters and Heel Pain (53)
Walkers fight foot problems. Learn how to prevent and treat blisters, chafing, heel pain, plantar fasciitis and other foot problems.

Get Healthy Walking (279)
Sports health for walkers common foot, knee and leg problems including shin splints, plantar fasciitis, blisters, chafing, foot health, walking in hot and cold weather. Benefits of walking for preventing disease and maintaining health.

What to Eat and Drink (98)
How to eat and drink for walking performance and and comfort. Healthy eating habits, energy foods, sports drinks and fluid management. How to eat right to manage your weight.

Walking Clubs and Partners (520)
Enjoy walking with others. How to find and join a walking club or walking program. How to find a walking partner or virtual walking buddy. How to connect with other walkers.

Trails, Walk Events & Tours (556)
Where to walk. How to find walking events for fun and competition. Find great walking trails and routes to enjoy. Explore walking and adventure tours.

Walking Clothing & Gear (596)
Buying guides and advice in choosing walking clothing, shoes, socks, hats, shirts, pants, sports bras, pedometers, heart rate monitors, backpacks, fanny packs, water bottles, treadmills, and other items walkers use.

Walking Shoes (199)
How to select and fit the best walking shoe for your foot and walking style. Where to buy shoes online and offline and how to lace them and care for them.

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