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… Read More »Japanese Walking: Stop Counting Steps and Start Walking Smart
In my mind, walking for exercise was something you did when you weren’t fit enough for “real” workouts. I pictured seniors in visors, speedwalking around the block. I thought the term “power walking” was an oxymoron. How could something as low-key as walking be powerful? Power walking takes the basic movement of walking and kicks… Read More »Powerwalking
When was the last time you felt a sense of wonder? Of pure amazement at the world around you? If you’re like most adults, it’s probably been a while. We get so caught up in responsibilities and routines that we forget how to marvel. That’s where awe walks come in. They’re a chance to hit… Read More »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… Read More »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… Read More »5-minute walks every 30 minutes sitting
