Start Walking

You may have heard about the benefits of walking, including better handling of blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as circulation and other aspects of health.  But for you, it may not be as simple as beginning a walking routine.Where you are located has a lot to do with this.  There’s climate (walking is more difficult in places where harsh weather is the norm) and there’s also the specific location of your home.  Whether it’s urban, suburban, or rural, there are challenges to setting up a walking routine.  Besides the weather, some of the things that “get to” would-be walkers...Read More

Is it Safe to Walk with Weights?

I often see people walking for fitness and I think that's great because honestly anything you do that gets your heart rate up and you moving is fantastic.  What is not so fantastic is when I see people walking with weights around their ankles or holding onto bulky weights and performing upper body exercises while trying to walk.While it is true that adding resistance or weight to your walks will burn more calories it is also true that adding weights may increase the possibility of injury, especially when wearing the weights on your ankles or in the form of weighted shoes.  There are better ways...Read More