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If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress - Barack Obama

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Why walking is the most underrated form of exercise

You drag yourself from your desk to the gym, where you pop in some upbeat music and jack the treadmill up to 6 mph. Admit it, while your pounding out those three miles, you’re silently judging (even if subconsciously) the person walking next to you.

What a waste of time. Why even come to the gym if you’re just going to walk?

But experts say we’re unfairly placing the form of exercise in the “pointless” category. It turns out, you may be missing out on an extremely effective physical activity, not to mention a mental boost, by writing off walking entirely.

“Walking can be as good as a workout, if not better, than running,” says Dr. Matt Tanneberg, CSCS, a sports Chiropractor…

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 Why walking is the most underrated form of exercise

Science shows that placing one foot in front of the other leads to some seriously impressive mental and physical benefits.

Six Reasons Why Walking Is The Daily Brain Medicine We Really Need

Sometimes science jibes with ancient wisdom on simple but deceptively powerful things. Case in point: walking. A wealth of research bolsters the Zen of putting one foot in front of the other, with stronger science than any supplement marketer or brain trainer could hope for. Walking is potent mood medicine that enhances thinking, sharpens memory and safeguards brain health. Here are six reasons why you should make it a regular part of your day if you're able.

Walking Connection

Walking is the connection… …to an enriched lifestyle. iWalk, iHike and iConquer are key elements of The Walking Connection formula. Each provide members and subscribers with motivational and inspiration original content, researched and valuable connections to links across the internet and a direct connection to our family of special hiking adventures specifically designed and operated as our “Give Back” programming for the non-profit organization community. Come Explore With Us!

AllTrails

Here you will find everything from short, easy walks, to moderate walks, to longer, more difficult walks which include more hills. We have hundreds of park walks, nature paths, fitness walking trails, and sightseeing walks '' something for walkers of all abilities, fitness, and experience levels.

DiscoverWalking.com

Want to lose weight for free? No supplements needed, no drugs required, take a walk. With the economy deteriorating fast we are all looking for things to do that are free.

Every Body Walk

Every Body Walk! is a campaign aimed at getting Americans up and moving. Through the help of our partners, we are working to spread the message that walking 30 minutes a day, five days a week really can improve your overall health and prevent disease. We provide news and resources on walking, health information, walking maps, how to find walking groups, a personal pledge form to start walking, as well as a place to share stories about individual experiences with walking.

GirlTrek

When Black women walk, things change. When Harriet Tubman walked, things changed. When the women in the Montgomery Bus Boycotts walked, things changed. And when we walk, things will change! Morgan and Vanessa are two friends who were inspired by women in their history who walked to make a way out of no way. They started walking to heal themselves. They started organizing other women to do the same. Black women are facing a health crisis of epic proportions - over 80% are overweight and 50% morbidly obese. We are dying younger and at higher rates than any other group of women in the country from preventable diseases like diabetes and heart disease. We are rallying an army of beautiful and healthy black women to take to the streets and fight for our health.

I Walk

International Walk to School Month gives children, parents, school teachers and community leaders an opportunity to be part of a global event as they celebrate the many benefits of walking.

I'm Just Walkin'

This is the counterpoint to my walk across the US. Instead of seeing a million places for just a minute each, I'm going to spend a million minutes exploring just one place. By the time I finish walking every block of every street in all five boroughs, I'll have traveled more than 8000 miles on foot — all within a single city.

Lonewalker.net

This is the walking diary of Lonewalker. My real name is Stuart Greig and I’m an IT consultant working for an American software company, in the UK. I walk the hills at weekends and spend at least two weeks of every year completing a long distance path somewhere in the UK. Before I go any further into my walking history, you should be aware of some of my history…

People Powered Movement

At People Powered Movement, we strive to provide the most accurate information regarding advocacy to increase bicycling and walking throughout the U.S. Our goal is to create, strengthen and unites state/province and local bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations.

Ramblers

We are Britain's biggest walking charity. We've been working for over 70 years to promote walking and to improve conditions for everyone who walks in England, Scotland and Wales.

SafeRoutes

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs are sustained efforts by parents, schools, community leaders and local, state, and federal governments to improve the health and well-being of children by enabling and encouraging them to walk and bicycle to school.

The Walking Site

Welcome to The Walking Site, your first stop for walking information and support. Whether you are just getting started, looking to enhance your walking routine, or training for a marathon... we are here to help.

Walk at Home

Leslie Sansone has created the #1 indoor exercise program worldwide. The Walk at Home workouts are an effective, natural & safe way to improve health, lose weight & feel your best.

Walk Score

The Walk Score mission is to promote walkable communities. We believe that walking is good for our health, our communities, and our planet.

Walkable Communities

Walkable Communities helps whole communities, or parts of communities, i.e. neighborhoods, business districts, parks, school districts, subdivisions, specific roadway corridors, etc., become more walkable and pedestrian friendly.

WalkingHealthy

WalkingHealthy.com is a collective effort by dedicated volunteers in the race walking community and our staff to promote the concept that walking athletically is the best form of exercise.

Walks and Walking

From walking routes to walking boots, walking jackets, walking poles and everything else to do with walks and walking. Welcome to my walks and walking website. I hope you enjoy the walking routes as much as I have and find my reviews of walking clothes, walking boots and walking accessories valuable.

Wonders of Walking

It's time for a change of pace. Walking is a good workout. It''s a low-impact exercise that anyone, no matter how fit they are, can do.

World Walking

Our aim is simply to motivate. World Walking invites you to find fun in fitness and reap the benefits of a healthier, active lifestyle.

50Plus Fitness Walking

Check out our fitness walking tips before you head out. Your walking experience will be safer, more enjoyable and a lot more productive.

A Walker in the Suburbs

I’m a magazine editor, the author of "Parents Who Think Too Much" and a writer published everywhere from the "New York Times" to "Woman’s Day." I’ve been scribbling my thoughts in one tattered notebook or another for most of my life, but this blog is the first time I’ve gone public. I'm glad you've landed here, and I hope you visit often.

Alan Sloman's Big Walk

Sixty something beardy bloke who, thanks to my incredible brother David, now has three kidneys. I walked the length of Britain in 2007 and walk across Scotland every year on the TGO Challenge. Anti Wind Farm.

America Walks

America Walks is the voice of advocacy for local, state, and national issues. We are at the heart of a growing movement to create walkable communities across North America.

America's Walking

Mark Fenton highlights great walking destinations across the country, provides advice on food and nutrition, presents tips on the best fitness apparel, and features the inspirational stories of individuals who have seen their lives transformed by simply walking.

America's Walking Club

Come walk with the clubs and walkers of the American Volkssport Association. Meet friends and walk scenic trails at your own pace for fun, fitness, and friendship.

American Nordic Walking Assciation

The mission of ANWA is to promote and expand this fantastic sport - focusing on the importance of professional instruction and technique to achieve optimal results.

American Trials

American Trails is the only national, nonprofit organization working on behalf of all trail interests, including hiking, bicycling, mountain biking, horseback riding, water trails, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, trail motorcycling, ATVs, snowmobiling and four-wheeling. American Trails members want to create and protect America's network of interconnected trails.

Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals

APBP members are employees of all levels of government, consulting firms and non-profits who work in the engineering, planning, landscape architecture, police, safety, health and promotion fields and specialize in improving conditions for bicycling and walking.

BaldHiker

BaldHiker, founded by Paul Steele in 2010, started as a personal blog. Over the years it has grown into a vibrant well read and shared place, filled with the travel stories of Paul Steele and Cindy Vriend and their friends from over the world. A place where you can experience our personal views on the places we’ve visited, from idyllic beaches, great hikes, to wonderful accommodations, our personal reviews on tech and kit we use, and of course the food we love…

Beating The Bounds

A Blog about walking, thinking about walking, reading about walking…….and maybe other stuff.

Chris Townsend Outdoors

Welcome to my blog. I'm an outdoor writer and photographer with a passion for wilderness and mountains. Use the links above to find out more about me and my books and walks. Click on a blog heading to see any comments or to add your own.

DeanRead.net

Walking, Bushcrafting, Geocaching, MTBing, Stargazing and Photographing things along the way.

IML Walking Association

The IML Walking Association is a non-political, non-profit organisation whose purpose is to promote walking as a worthwhile and healthy recreation; and to foster international understanding and goodwill by encouraging participation at walking events in other countries through a program of incentive awards.

Keith Foskett

Long distance, writer and blogger.

Live for the Outdoors

Everything we know about the outdoors in one place, to help you clear any knowledge hurdle in your path.

Northern Pies

This is a personal blog mainly to do with hillwalking things but with other stuff as well.....maybe the odd rant..

Original Nordic Walking Federation

The World Original Nordic Walking Federation educational program is for all Original Nordic Walking enthusiasts and professionals who wish to have the opportunity to savour the original and natural method of walking with strapped poles.

The Long Distance Walkers Association

The LDWA is an Association of people with the common interest of walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas. By joining the LDWA, you will meet other like-minded long distance walkers and gain access to information on walking events and long distance walking routes all over the UK.

Blacks

Blacks - the outdoor experts since 1863. Like us for news on the latest cutting edge gear, test videos, the Life Outdoors blog, competitions and much more.

Campmor

At Campmor, you'll find all the brands you know and trust, including favorites like The North Face, Columbia Sportswear, Patagonia, Eureka, JanSport, Kelty, Sierra Designs, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, MSR, Thermarest, Outdoor Research, Pearl Izumi, Smartwool and more.

Field & Trek

Other Information About Us About Us With our origins dating back to 1973, Field & Trek has a long history in the retail of outdoor clothing and equipment. From the very beginning, our aim was to provide a comprehensive range from the world's leading brands delivering it to you the customer efficiently and at competitive prices. From the occasional walker who wants to enjoy

Grand American Adventures

The Americas offer an incredibly varied landscape of mountains, coastlines, lakes and canyons, and it is best enjoyed on foot. For those with a passion for walking or trekking, or simply those with an extra taste for adventure, our walking holidays are the perfect choice.

MEC

Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is Canada's leading retailer of outdoor clothing, gear and services for self-propelled activities like hiking, cycling and paddlesports.

Mountain Warehouse

Unlike other outdoor retailers, we don’t carry lots of different brands. In fact, almost all the products we sell through our stores and website are exclusive to Mountain Warehouse – you won’t find them anywhere else. Why do we do this? Well, by designing our own top quality products and having them made to our exacting standards, we can cut out the middleman. So that means you get the exact same quality, but at significantly lower prices than you’ll find at other shops.

REI

At REI, we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

Sierra Trading Post

Only the most tried-and-true selection of gear, clothing, shoes, sporting goods, and décor find a home at Sierra Trading Post. So when you find it here, you know you are getting a great deal on something pretty terrific.

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