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

‘A simple rule of thumb is the talk test. If you can speak in short sentences but not sing comfortably while walking, you’re ...
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Is Just Walking Enough Exercise to Reach Your Fitness Goals?

Walking is an accessible and heart-healthy form of exercise. However, walking alone is usually not enough for overall fitness.
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Walking is a great way to improve your health, and it's easy to add it to your daily routine

Want to reduce your risk of death? Cut your chances of dementia? How about lowering your odds for heart disease or cancer? According to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health Journal, 7,000 ...
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A walking expert says this is the minimum number of steps you should take every day to stay healthy (and it’s a lot lower than 10,000)

We all know that regular walking is good for us, but information around step count goals can sometimes be confusing. Most people have heard of the 10,000 steps a day target by now, but a 2022 ...
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An exercise scientist recommends simple trick to increase health benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day

It’s 2025, and walking 10,000 steps a day is one of the most popular fitness goals on the planet. The scientific rationale is dubious – research suggests that doing 7,000 to 8,000 steps a day offers ...
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Experts say your daily step count has a huge impact on mental health – here’s the ideal number

It’s no secret that walking workouts are seriously trendy right now. From "hot girl walks" to power walking and rucking, people are realising they can work up a pretty good sweat just by putting one ...