Women's Health

When walking actually counts as 'active' exercise – and the exact pace that matters

The health and wellness world is obsessed with steps. I mean, God forbid you leave the house without some kind of tracking device to register your all-important daily steps! Joking (and potential data ...
Women's Health

Walking is great – but here’s what happens to your body if it's the only exercise you do

Walking is a well-established hero for long-term health. It’s also one of the simplest ways to positively influence your wellbeing – research tells us that even 10 minutes of brisk walking supports ...
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This is your body on a 10-minute walk

It can feel intimidating to commit to an ongoing fitness plan, especially one that meets recommended guidelines in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you should ...
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Is incline walking the secret to faster fitness gains? The science says yes—and here’s what to do.

I developed back issues after being a long-distance runner for ages (womp), so I'm all about low-impact workouts nowadays. My every-other-day workout is walking three miles, fast, on a high incline on ...