To improve your cardiovascular health, aim to walk 10,000 steps daily. Does it seem like a lot? Here are some easy tips for adding steps to your daily routine. Remember, you can start small, and build.
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Can You Burn the Same Amount of Calories Walking vs. Running?
Find the answers to questions that pique your curiosity in our series “The Short Answer.” Personal training coordinator Scott Crabiel explains if you can burn the same amount of calories walking and running the same distance.
Exercising With Peripheral Artery Disease: Take Steps to Reduce Leg Pain
Leg pain caused by peripheral artery disease can make it tough to navigate activities of daily living. But studies show that supervised exercise therapy can help people with PAD walk farther with less pain.
How to Find the Best Walking Shoes
Walking and running are heart-healthy aerobic activities that almost anyone can do. A physical therapist explains how to find the best pair of shoes to support your feet through a workout.
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Your Walking Speed May Be Linked to Risk of Heart Disease
Many of us likely don’t pay attention to how fast we walk, but a recent study suggests that our walking speed might be tied to our risk for developing heart disease.
What Level of Exercise Is Safe and Will Benefit My Heart?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Preventive cardiologist Haitham Ahmed, MD, MPH, answers this one.
Are Standing Desks Better for You?
Research shows standing and moving more throughout your day helps with muscle gain and weight loss. Get tips for sitting less at work to improve your long-term health.
What Does Moderate Exercise Mean, Anyway?
Not sure what “moderate exercise” really means? Our expert explains.
5 Great Reasons You Should Take a Walk Today
People who walk regularly swear by the health and psychological benefits of their daily jaunt. Here are five reasons why they’re right. 1. Walking reduces stress, cheers you up and increases self-esteem If you’ve ever gone out for a walk in a huff and come back more calm and collected, you know firsthand that walking … Read More
5 Best Exercises for People with Diabetes
If you have diabetes, exercise offers surprising benefits. As it lowers your stress levels, it lowers your blood sugar level.
