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👣 Get On Your Feet - Tips, Tools, & Motivation to Get In More Steps Each Day
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items I love to walk. It's my go-to exercise, and healthy mobility is definitely something I want to keep in top shape as long as I can. The best thing about walking is that it's free, it's easy, and it's simple. There's no special equipment you need, and ...
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Why Walk?
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Walking Gear
Why Walk?
Walking is one of the simplest ways to improve your health, boost your mood, and increase your energy—no expensive gym membership required. The trick isn't walking farther overnight. It's making movement easy, enjoyable, and something you actually lo...Â
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When it comes to slowing bone loss, weight-bearing exercise is key. Bone density loss can begin in your early 40s, and stepping up your walking intensity (pun intended) is an important piece of the puzzle. 🦴
Slowing bone loss with weight-bearing exercise - Harvard Health
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The best thing about walking is that it's so simple, yet so beneficial.
Walk your way to fitness
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I enjoy walking, period, but once I got my dogs, daily walks have become a more consistent activity. Walks help my dogs get emotional, social, and physical energy out in a healthy way. And walking definitely helps me simultaneously unwind and recharg...
The Benefits of Walking Your Pet
Treat Yo'Self
Make walking something you look forward to instead of another chore. Whether it's a simple daily fitness tracker or a fun social walking challenge, I've got you covered.
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If you're starting from scratch, it can help to do a 30-day challenge like this one, to get your habit going.
30 Day Walking Challenge Printable | Digital Walking Planner | Monthly Walking Tracker | Step up to Wellness | Daily Walking Journal
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WeWard is such a fun walking reward app. It really helps you to gamify your walking habit, competing against others (and yourself) and earning gift cards or cash to give you movement motivation.
WeWard - Walk & Earn Rewards
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This is such a cool walking motivator…a virtual walking challenge where you can earn a real themed medal. You get to follow along as you trek your steps and miles across a virtual map (think Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, etc.) then when you comple...
All Virtual Challenges | The Conqueror
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You don't have to add a daily marathon in to increase your daily step count. Just adding in a bit here and there can really stack up.
17 creative ways to increase your daily step count - Rest Less
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Podcasts for the win if you get bored while walking, especially on the treadmill.
Apple Podcasts Web Player
Walking Gear
All you really need to walk is two legs and a place to move. But walking can be more enjoyable (and therefore more likely to happen) if you are prepared for different conditions. I've really tried to embrace the Scandinavian concept that there's no b...
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Hoka shoes are great for walking, with lots of padding where you need it, and they come in multiple width options. Their cradle shape makes them a good design to encourage good walking form as well.
Bondi 9 Women's Cushioned Road Running Shoe
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I also love Brooks shoes because they're feather light with great cushion and support, but I don't find them quite as durable in their upper portion. It kind of depends on how much you wear your walking shoes and if you value lightweight over durabil...
Women's Ghost Max 3 Running Shoes
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This foldable set of walking sticks is affordable, packable, light, and sturdy. If you're unsteady on your feet or hiking some uneven terrain, they can make a big difference.
Ozark Trail Aluminum Folding Quick Lock Trekking Poles with Cork Grip, 2 Hiking Poles
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Dealing with a wet dog after a rainy walk can be unpleasant and gross. Dog raincoats are a great addition to walking gear, although I draw the line at forcing my dogs to wear rainboots. lol
Body Glove Dog Raincoat – Medium | Chewy
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This silicone dog water bottle makes keeping hydrated so much easier for your pup while you're on a walk or out and about.
Personalized Silicone Dog Water Bottle Dispenser: Hydration on-the-Go for Your Pup! Leak-Proof, Portable, Customizable, Eco-Friendly
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This neat, unique towel uses simple water and evaporative cooling to keep the heat away. It's really made the difference to keep me cooler when out in the hot sun.
Frogg Toggs iCOOL® Cooling Towel: Size 26" X 17"
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If you build up to longer treks, you'll want to have a hydration plan and system. CamelBak is the gold standard.
Areteâ„¢ 18 Pack 1.5L
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Lululemon's Everywhere belt bag is my go-to for keeping the essentials with me as I head out for a walk (or errands or wherever).
Everywhere Belt Bag 1L | Men's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
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An Apple Watch makes it super easy to track your steps each day and visualize your progress. It's also nice to be able to leave your phone at home and still have the ability to communicate and stream your music.
Apple Watch Series 11 [GPS 46mm] Smartwatch with Jet Black Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band - M/L - Walmart.com
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If you're looking for a simpler option, the FitBit is great. Its still tracks steps, sleep, heartrate, all the basics. It's just pared down a bit. (And more affordable)
Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker with Heart Rate, GPS, Premium Membership, and Health Tools - Gold Case w/ Coral Band, 1.04 Screen - Walmart.com
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