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Gear and Clothing for Walkers

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.
10 Essentials for Walkers
To go for a walk, all you need is to put one foot in front of the other. But a number of other things can make it a more pleasant experience. Here is my list of 10 essentials that walkers shouldn't leave home without. I noticed one thing I usually carry but didn't put on the list - a cell phone. But I don't consider it a true essential, just a "nice to have."
Walking Buyer's Guide
A buyer's guide to walking shoes, walking clothing, treadmills, pedometers, walking poles, and other gear for walkers.
Walking Products I Don't Recommend
Some products are marketed to walkers but I cannot recommend them, for one of two reasons. First, the product may make claims that have not been supported by properly designed studies. Second, they may be products that increase the risk of injury or strain if used by fitness walkers to walk for 30 minutes or more.
Before You Buy Walking Weights or Weighted Shoes - Better Ideas to Burn More Calories
Walking weights and weighted shoes promise to burn more walking calories and tone more muscles. But you risk injury with putting weights on your ankles, feet, and wrists. Here are better ideas for toning and burning more calories while walking
Active Gifts for Children
Encourage kids to be active by giving gifts that make physical activity fun.
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