Walking Directory
Walking is a simple way to stay fit and healthy. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about walking and how it can improve your health, from whittling your waistline to strengthening your heart, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Walking: How to Make It a Workout
Everything you need to know about a walking workout.
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Walk Your Way to Less RA Pain
Walking can help ease rheumatoid arthritis pain -- and be a fun part of your day. Try these tips to make walking work for your RA.
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Follow a Walking Plan
Do this beginner's 4-week walking program to help reduce pain and build strength. Start slow -- up to 10 minutes a day 3-4 times a week -- and build up. Check with your doctor first.
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Walking
Picture of a woman walking; Walking is one of the best things you can do for your back. Many people find that their backs hurt less when they walk. Practice good posture as you walk: Stand tall. Leaning forward or backward as you walk can put strain on your back. Keep your head up and your eyes forward. Every once in a while,shrug your shoulders and then relax them. This will remind you not to keep your shoulders ...
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Hiking Your Way to Better Health
It's more than a stroll through the woods. Hiking has tremendous benefits for your heart, your weight, and even for diabetes. So strap on those boots and get hiking!
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Turn Your Walk Into a Workout
WebMD discusses how to make your walk work for you – get tips for raising your heart rate, losing weight, and getting healthy.
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Hiking Benefits Heart, Mind, and Body
Striding along a trail boosts your spirits, sharpens your concentration, and gives a good workout.
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Travel More by Foot Not Car
Give your feet a workout and your car a break. Make a habit of walking more.
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Pre-Trick-Or-Treating Walking Workout
Tips to spice up your walking routine before halloween festivities.
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Why Movement is Critical to RA
You're in pain, so why do you have to move if you have RA? Ask Arthritis Foundation President John H. Klippel, MD.
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Video: How to Pick Out the Right Workout Shoe
With so many options, how do you know you’re walking in the best soles? Seven tips to protect your feet during a workout.
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Gym Smarts: Cardio (Treadmill)
Want to get a great cardio workout, but just don’t know where to start? Take our crash course on cardio training. Master Personal Trainer, Dori Ricci, shows us how to get the best workout from the treadmill.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: Fitness Tips for Beginner Athletes
Ready to start an exercise plan? See how to get in shape with these workout tips for fitness beginners.
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Slideshow: 7 Exercises That Really Work
See how to properly perform seven exercises including squats, lunges, crunches, and the bend-over row. Good technique is a must for effective and safe workouts.