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 ...

The term “power walking” might make you think of days past, but I’ll say it: It’s so back. Walking in general is beyond popular right now because this low-impact exercise has a bunch of benefits—both ...

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 ...

Stay strong and steady with Walk With Ease, a free ISU program helping Story County seniors build balance and confidence.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: I threw out my lower back two years ago while I was helping my cousin move. My back would feel better for a while, but then the pain would always come back. I noticed that since I started a walking ...