The 10,000-step goal started as a marketing gimmick in 1965. A Japanese company needed a catchy number to sell pedometers around the Tokyo Olympics. They picked 10,000 because the Japanese character for it looks like a walking person. Meanwhile, Japanese researchers have proved there’s a much smarter way to walk. While we obsess over step… Les mer "Japanese Walking: Stop Counting Steps and Start Walking Smart
I mitt hode var det å gå for å trene noe man gjorde når man ikke var i god nok form til "ekte" trening. Jeg så for meg eldre mennesker i visir som gikk rundt kvartalet. Jeg trodde begrepet "power walking" var en selvmotsigelse. Hvordan kunne noe så lavmælt som å gå være kraftfullt? Power walking tar den grunnleggende bevegelsen av å gå og... Les mer "Powerwalking
Når følte du sist en følelse av undring? Av ren forbløffelse over verden rundt deg? Hvis du er som de fleste voksne, er det sannsynligvis en stund siden sist. Vi blir så oppslukt av ansvar og rutiner at vi glemmer hvordan vi kan forundres. Det er der ærefryktvandringer kommer inn i bildet. De gir oss en sjanse til å... Les mer "Awe walks: A simple way to boost your well-being
Tired of pounding the pavement in your running shoes? Want the calorie-burning, heart-pumping benefits of running without actually having to run? Rucking might be your new favourite workout. Throw some weights in a backpack, lace up your boots, and start walking. Rucking is like hiking, but harder. The added resistance takes a walk in the… Les mer "Rucking: The weighted fitness activity
The power of microbreaks and walking Many people find themselves chained to their desks for extended periods, which can lead to fatigue, decreased productivity, and future health issues. However, a straightforward solution can help counteract these negative effects. “Sitting is the new smoking” Recent research has demonstrated that taking a brief, five-minute walk every half… Les mer "5-minute walks every 30 minutes sitting
