Interval walking alternates slow and fast paces to boost intensity. People of all fitness levels can benefit from interval walking. Gradually increase the frequency and intensity of your interval ...

Strength work builds the engine, but intervals teach your body how to use it efficiently. Short bursts of faster walking improve cardiovascular capacity and help extend overall endurance. This method ...

You know what’s great about walking? You’re probably already doing it. Maybe it’s a lap around the block with your neighbor, a few extra steps at the grocery store when you forget where you parked ...

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This is a shame, because regular exercise is really beneficial. It can control high blood pressure, improve mental health and reduce falls among older adults. A review of 187 randomized controlled ...

What Is the Japanese Walking Method? The Japanese walking method, also called Japanese interval walking training (IWT), means switching between slow and fast walking. You walk slowly for three minutes ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

A progressively higher-intensity walking exercise program combined with standard physical therapy significantly improved the quality of life and mobility in stroke survivors, according to a ...

Vickie's father died of heart disease, so she wanted to protect her heart and also lose some weight. She found it difficult to be active on her job, so she concentrated on finding creative ways to ...