Walking is Fitness

If you love walking, commercials become an opportunity. During today's ten-minute walk Dave talks about how commercials were a significant part of his early walking days. And, still are!

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Falls can be life changing. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about ways we can reduce the risk of falling. You'll also hear a clip from a recent conversation from Dr. Courtney Conley who's an expert about foot, ankle, and calf strength.

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Dr. Courtney Conley, one of the authors of the new book "Walk" shares her expert take on the shoes we should be wearing while walking.

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Dave walks to Barnes and Noble to buy the new book, "Walk" during today's ten-minute walk.

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Walking has a ton of benefits, but walking also has a few downsides. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five reasons walking can be harmful.

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Dave moves from 65 to 66 years old today. During this ten-minute walk, he shares seven observations about walking.

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When you start feeling like "I HAVE TO WALK" it's helpful to think about the walk differently. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a comment from Mike and then shares a recent day when he felt the same.

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There are five big reasons why people don't "take the walk." During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the one that really trips him up...and what he does about it.

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This was Jon's first thought when invited to take a long hike. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares what Jon and his wife did after that initial reaction.

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On Mother's Day, Dave shares the story of a walk he took with his mom when he was four years old. It didn't end well.

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An email from Andreas about recovering from burnout is the jumping off point for today's ten-minute walk.

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A long pier provides the setting for today's ten-minute walk.

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The promenade is next to the Charleston Harbor and along ten of the city's most expensive old houses. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave learns that one of the homes just went on the market.

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Dave is on the road today. Literally. This will be a ten-minute walk for you, but much longer for Dave.

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The book "Walk" is released today. During this ten-minute walk, you'll hear part of a 30-minute conversation Dave had with one of the author's, Dr. Courtney Conley.

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Walking is trendy right now. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains what's going on.

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It feels counterintuitive, but walking is actually helpful when we're tired. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how he is rethinking a daily step goal for more energy.

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This walk is actually training for future opportunities. During today's ten-minutes, Dave explains.

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Vitamin D is good. Too much sun exposure is not. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how he feels this tension deeply.

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Walking has a huge impact on brain health. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares Jennifer's amazing story and then talks about the impact of walking on brain health that he's really hoping for.

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We'll start with an update that has NOTHING to do with walking, And, then during today's ten-minute walk, Melinda takes that update and turns into a life lesson that applies to walking.

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Dave describes a walk he would do again, if given the chance.

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Dave examines the value of five different step goals between 2,500 and 15,000 steps.

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Dave has been taking more walks without his phone. During today's ten-minute walk, he explains why.

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Feeling sore? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how walking can be a valuable part of recovery after a day of intense physical activity.

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Music can make your walk different. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about several ways listening to music while walking can make your walking practice even better.

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Dave's grandfather was born 119 years ago today. During this ten-minute walk, Dave shares five lessons about aging well that he learned watching his Bernie almost reach 100 years old.

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Have you ever found anything interesting while walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares several stories of discoveries he's had while walking.

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Dave takes you along on his first walk of the day as nature wakes up around him.

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A question from Sherry has Dave talking about pools during today's ten-minute walk.

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What makes a place where you walk a favorite place? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about his three favorite places to walk...and why they are so well loved.

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Change can be good. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains how he's going through another change.

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James did. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about why James chose to walk somewhere else.

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If you're trying to lose weight today's episode is for you. During this ten-minute walk, Dave talks about five ways walking can help you drop the pounds.

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Close to 300 listeners responded to the annual Walking is Fitness survey. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares some of the results.

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A recent listener comment tapped into an attitude that Dave struggles with. He explains during today's ten-minute walk.

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This something a personal trainer said to Dave many years ago. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave unpacks what his friend meant and how we can specifically use this mindset starting today for upcoming fun events.

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It's an important question. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave says it's a question that probably isn't asked often enough.

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Dave updates the good and bad of his Year of Getting Stronger.

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This is a question Dave recently asked AI. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares how AI answered.

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This recently happened in a coffee shop. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the story and his analysis of what happened...AND, how it relates to this habit of walking.

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The annual physical is a bit like an annual report card. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the highlights of his annual wellness visit.

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Dave unpacks this attitude during today's ten-minute walk.

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Dave and Ava were married 42 years ago today. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how their love of walking together has grown organically over the years.

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