Walking is Fitness

Jill's commitment to walking had a big impact right after she was involved in a scary accident. Dave shares Jill's story during today's ten-minute walk.

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A health and fitness writer recently used a walking desk and wrote about five things she learned from that experience. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares those along with his experience using his new walking desk.

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This isn't for everyone, but during today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a very meaningful place to take a walk.

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Walking is supposed to make us feel better. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a reporter who discovered it doesn't always work that way.

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Taking a walk when we feel anxious is a good prescription. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about what the experts believe happens inside our body while we're walking.

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How fast you walk can lower the risk of diabetes by a significant amount. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about this new research and also updates progress towards a big goal.

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Would you enjoy taking a walk with a doctor who is available for your questions? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a unique program available in many US communities.

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During today's ten-minute walk, Dave looks at the biggest reasons people say no to walking.

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How about a second walk today? Join Dave for another ten-minutes as he talks about the benefits of walking in the afternoon.

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Mornings have an advantage for fitness. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about this and also describes something he's never seen while walking.

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Have you ever wondered how different activities produce different step counts? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares some numbers from a research paper produced by St. Norbert College in Wisconsin.

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If you walk long enough, you'll find stuff. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a couple stories of things he and Ava have found while walking.

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There's more than one way to walk. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave walks differently and explains five benefits of doing this.

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Today's ten-minute walk includes listener email, some thank you's, and Dave talks about a recent guest appearance on another podcast, Wellness While Walking.

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An interesting stat in a recent Wall Street Journal article got Dave thinking about today's topic. During today's ten-minute walk he poses a question that might get you thinking as well.

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Actions today impact tomorrow. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares an observation he heard on another podcast that might be helpful on day's your struggling with motivation.

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During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a lesson he's learned watching his wife. When she's training for races she's always focused on something called the negative split.

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Building habits is hard. But, what if you approached it differently? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares an approach to habits he heard listening to another podcast.

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Falling while walking can be dangerous...even deadly. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about what we can do to lower that risk.

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Is this true? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about research supporting this claim.

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You may have already noticed a change to the podcast. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains why this is happening.

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How does the activity of walking feel for you? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave unpacks how walking makes him feel.

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Walking and feeling thankful is a powerful combination. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares some of the things he's grateful for today.

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Starting small is a good strategy when building a new habit. But, can you start too small? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave discusses Cynthia's plan which is really smart and a little dangerous.

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Dave misdefines a phrase, but still uses it as a springboard for today's ten-minute walk.

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It's been five years since Dave walked 20,000 steps every day for a year. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave reflects on how that experience changed him.

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Busyness and stress can derail even the most firmly established walking routine. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about an approach that will help you keep fitness moving forward during the upcoming holiday season.

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Dave shares some of the answers from a survey about the podcast during today's ten-minute walk.

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Sometimes it's good to change things up and keep your walks fresh. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares an idea that he thinks could be fun.

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Does knee, leg, or foot pain always mean you should stop walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about this and highly recommends you don't be like him.

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If you've been walking for awhile and you're starting to ask this question, Dave offers a recommendation during today's ten-minute walk.

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Mindy made a commitment to walking and has lost her motivation. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares some recommendations others have for her.

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Research indicates that consistent exercise, like intentional walking, can lower your risk of certain types of cancers. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about Ava's upcoming annual cancer scan appointment.

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Is your mindset to move more or sit more? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the impact of culture on how we view walking.

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Dave's road trip has ended and today's ten-minute walk is back in familiar surroundings. 

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Research indicates taking a walk can lower stress. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave describes how that was very helpful yesterday as he and Ava were trying to get home.

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Dave wraps up his west coast trip with one final walk in Las Vegas before heading to the airport.

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The final stop in this trip west is Las Vegas for the wedding of some close friends. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave describes the experience and almost gets hit by a maintenance cart.

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Sometimes fitness can feel uncomfortable when we think others are watching, and judging, us. During today's ten-minute walk, in the San Diego area, Dave confronts that discomfort in real time.

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Today's ten-minute walk is happening in Goleta, California as Dave and Ava are visiting one of their sons.

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Getting a fitness habit to stick is not easy. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a really important part of habit building that's often overlooked.

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Most of the US returns to Standard Time this weekend. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how this may impact your walking routine.

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Airports can be a great place to walk...if you're not stressing about making your flight. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains why he's feeling some anxiety about an upcoming trip that'll include some time in a few different airports.

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There are lots of health benefits from walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about eight and then adds a bonus benefit at the end of the episode.

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For some, a rainy day is an invitation to enjoy a different kind of walk. For others, it's a hard no. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares how he feels about walking in the rain.

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What motivated you for exercise in your 20's is probably different than what gets you out the door today. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave examines how his fitness motivation has changed over the decades.

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Building your motivation capacity might be even more important than building your physical capacity for fitness. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares what Valerie did that kept her moving forward when she didn't feel like it.

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There's great value in starting your day with fitness. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how he recently re-arranged his morning routine to once again make fitness a priority.

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Dave shares some recent listener feedback and leaves a little surprise for one during today's ten-minute walk.

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Don't dismiss the power of a small win. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how stringing together small, daily wins can lead to much bigger life-transforming changes.

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