Downsizing: Walking to Burn Fat

Walking is an important part of any weight management or weight loss plan -- a way to burn away unwanted pounds.

Forget Sheep. Walk Your Way to Better Sleep

Walking helps you sleep better so you can wake up energized and ready for the day. There’s a better way to get a good night’s rest than counting sheep.

How Walking Buffs Your Brain

Give your brain a power boost! Walking helps you think more clearly, make better decisions, solve problems, and concentrate. Here’s why walking beefs up your brain.

Improving Your Strength with Every Step

Walk to boost your strength and help control the effects of aging on bones and muscles.

Make Your Community Walkable

Does your community invite walking? Everyone's hometown can be a walkable community with a little work.

Physical Activities Workbook

How do you motivate yourself to increase your physical activity? Start by ordering your own freecopy of the workbook. It shows how you can add physical activity into your daily routine based on your unique needs and lifestyle.

Putting Fun into Exercise

Exercise can be fun! Get fit and have fun at the same time by making walking an enjoyable activity.

Resources for Walkers

If you like to walk, this is a useful list of resources – from trails to walking programs to foot care and more.

Starting a Walking Group

Walking in a group can motivate you into physical fitness. AARP gives you tips on how to find a walking group and how to start one.

Tell Tension and Worry to Take a Hike

Walking can reduce stress and relieve tension. Here are some tips.

The Numerous Benefits of Walking

Walking reduces the risk of many diseases and helps to control existing conditions. You never knew walking had so many benefits.

Trade in Your Wheels: Walk, Don't Drive

It’s so easy to hop in the car and drive everywhere. But it’s not healthy. Try these creative ideas to add walking to your life.

Using Your AARP Step Counter

Article about how to use your AARP step counter.

Walgreens Procter and Gamble Step Counter Offer

A recent advertisement in AARP The Magazine from Walgreens and P&G (Procter and Gamble) was unclear about how to redeem the offer of a free step counter and walking guide. Our apologies. Here are directions for this offer.

Walk Your Way to Better Health

Walking -- whether it’s in the mall or in the park-– is the most popular physical activity in the US. AARP talks about the benefits and gives safety tips.

Walking Today Adds Years to Your Future

Walking can lead to a long, healthy, vibrant life -- even as we age.

When Comfort Counts: Choosing a Walking Shoe

With today's exercise focus on walking, you need shoes that are comfortable. AARP discusses some foot basics and ten tips to finding shoes that fit.