Walking
Buy a Step Counter
Our inexpensive, simple-to-use step counter encourages you to add walking to your daily fitness program.
Downsize Me: Walk to Burn Fat
Walking is an important part of any weight management or weight loss plan -- a way to burn away unwanted pounds.
Forget Counting 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.
Make Walking a Way of Life
Walking can be a part of everyday life for overall health.
Make Your Community Walkable
Does your community invite walking? Everyone's hometown can be a walkable community with a little work.
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.
Smart Moves: Walking Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs
Try these simple warm-ups before starting out on that walk. And cool down afterwards.
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.
Take a Walk and Add Years to Your Life
Walking can lead to a long, healthy, vibrant life -- even as we age.
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.
Walk Your Way to Better Health
Walking - whether 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.
Walk to Improve Your Strength
Walk to boost your strength and help control the effects of aging on bones and muscles.
Walking Inside-Out
Be active and walk year round. Here’s how.
Walking Shoes for Diabetics
Proper-fitting shoes are especially important if you have diabetes.
Walking Techniques to Keep Up the Pace
Do you know how to walk? Don't be so sure your way is the right way to gain the most benefit from walking.
What is "Get Fit on Route 66"?
Convert your exercise minutes into miles and take a virtual journey down this legendary highway.
What is "Step Up to Better Health"?
Clip on a step counter, choose an Internet trail, and start walking!
When Comfort Counts: Choosing a Walking Shoe
With today’s exercise focus on walking, you need shoes that are comfortable. Here are ten tips to finding shoes that fit.
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