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Don't Be Invisible
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:11:35 GMT
Unless I want to walk only during the work day or on the weekends, I have to walk in the dark this time of year.Since I tend to...
What's On Your Walking Wish List?
Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:53:29 GMT
I'm updating my lists of great gift ideas for walkers.My beloved Camelbak Pixie hydration pack had to be dropped from the lists because it was discontinued.What...
Treadmill Review: Smooth 5.45 Folding Treadmill
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:41:34 GMT
Smooth treadmills have long been highly rated.They just updated their most popular models, including their budget model, the Smooth 5.45.I have been testing it and it...
The Pumpkin Coach Awaits - Wordless Wednesday
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:53:36 GMT
Photo © Wendy Bumgardner 2008
The autumn leaves were falling fast and furious on our walk this weekend.We've had an extremely colorful fall this year.The leaves and...
What Do You Do With Old T-shirts?
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:26:04 GMT
T-shirts can be surprisingly hard to get rid of.If they are soiled or torn, you can't give them to charity, but it is rare to find a recycling...
Honoring Those Who Marched
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:43:10 GMT
On the 11th day of the 11th month, we honor those who served in the military.I spent Saturday enjoying a Veterans Parade Volksmarch in Vancouver, Washington, USA. It...
What's On Your Walking Wish List?
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:53:29 GMT
I'm updating my lists of great gift ideas for walkers.My beloved Camelbak Pixie hydration pack had to be dropped from the lists because it was discontinued.What...
Wordless Wednesday - Purple People Day!
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:55:12 GMT
I declare today Purple People Day.The US election is over. It's a brand new day! Half are celebrating, half are not.It's time for the blue and...
Ground Score!
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:02:41 GMT
What's the best thing you found on the ground while walking?We call these ground scores.They have to be things worth picking up and taking home with...
Strength Training Plus Walking Boosts Blood Sugar Control
Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:15:33 GMT
Aerobic exercise such as brisk walking has been shown repeatedly to help with blood sugar control and decrease insulin resistance.A new study also shows the strength training is...
How Do You Walk with a Start-and-Stop Dog?
Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:30:49 GMT
Reader Carol asks about how she can get in a good walk when her dog loves to stop and sniff constantly. Starts and stops can affect your walk if you...
10 Worst Marathon Mistakes
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:53:37 GMT
This weekend is the annual New York City Marathon.A lot of runners and walkers will be putting their training and preparation to the test.After seven marathons...
How Do You Beat Treadmill Boredom?
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:20:08 GMT
One of the main reasons I am an outside walker is that I find treadmills boring.Treadmill walkers have many tactics to combat boredom.From music to TV...
Cybex Treadmills Recalled for Falling Hazard
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:52:19 GMT
Cybex recalled 19,000 treadmills today. The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The...
How Do You Beat Treadmill Boredom?
Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:20:08 GMT
One of the main reasons I am an outside walker is that I find treadmills boring.Treadmill walkers have many tactics to combat boredom.From music to TV...
Wordless Wednesday - Dem Bones
Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:01:49 GMT
Halloween decorating is now almost as popular as Christmas decorating.I came across these grisly dry bones in the yard of an otherwise respectable house.Serial killer or...
Don't Ignore Burning Feet or Numb Toes
Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:29:59 GMT
Burning feet, numb toes, or tingling in your toes or feet are more than an annoying symptom.They may be warning signs diabetes and the dangerous condition diabetic peripheral...
Be Thinner and Fitter by New Years
Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:36:10 GMT
Our free 70-day Walk of Life Program can help you get moving more and eating healthier so you'll have fewer resolutions to work on by New Years.Wouldn't you...
Wendy's Uncanny Chili
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:53:49 GMT
I've been trying to use more fresh ingredients in my recipes since reporting on concerns about bisphenol A in the lining of cans and the plastic of some water bottles...
Wordless Wednesday: Wine and Groan Walk
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:20:23 GMT
It's harvest and crush season at vineyards across the northern hemisphere.Before heading to the tasting room, enjoy a stroll around the vineyards.Many vineyards are planted on...
My Favorite Walking Hat for Cool Weather
Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:10:47 GMT
Saturday, we headed out on a local volksmarch walk through a vineyard and farmlands.I was stopped in the parking lot by an unfamiliar walker who wanted details about...
Be Thinner and Fitter by New Years
Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:36:10 GMT
Our free 70-day Walk of Life Program can help you get moving more and eating healthier so you'll have fewer resolutions to work on by New Years.Wouldn't you...
Wordless Wednesday - Jumping Off a Perfectly Good Alp
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:42:54 GMT
Photo © Wendy Bumgardner
Our Adventure Travel Guide rates the 5 Best Swiss Day Hikes.I've hiked two of them and have photo galleries of the Faulhornweg to Bachalpsee and...
Runkeeper and iMapMy for iPhone Now Free
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:27:46 GMT
RunKeeper and iMapMy are competitors that turn your iPhone 3G into a GPS speedometer/distance tracker.Both are available now free downloads, as they want to build up their user...
Walking After Knee or Hip Replacement
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:57:10 GMT
Two of my walking buddies got knee replacements in the past year alone, and I have several others who have had the knee or hip replacement in the past 10...
Restroom Etiquette
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:39:11 GMT
I often meet my walking buddies at a local coffee shop to carpool to our walking destination.We make a final pit stop before heading out.Usually...
Scary Loose Dogs
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:05:36 GMT
Have you had a bad encounter with loose dogs?Deb wrote in our Discussion Forum that she can't walk outside in her neighborhood because of loose dogs.A...
Wordless Wednesday - Pumpkin Cannon!
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:24:34 GMT
This weekend we walked a volkswalk at Heiser Farms Pumpkin Patch and enjoyed the Oregon countryside.Back at the farm, we pet the animals in the petting zoo, avoided...
Where Can I Get It Cheap?
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:59:08 GMT
The US might have passed a bailout bill, but the whole world is probably in for some belt-tightening for months to come.Don't let that ruin your fitness plans....
Marathon Day!
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:10:11 GMT
It's marathon day for thousands of people.Alas, not for me.I am a certified marathon coach, but after seven marathons, I'm taking a breather from actually walking...
GPS Speedometers for the iPhone
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:21:56 GMT
I'm in love with AllSportGPS for my Blackberry, giving me constant speed, distance, and mapping my walks.It's not compatible with the iPhone, but iPhone users have a couple...
Don't Worry, Be Happy...
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:16:08 GMT
Depressed by the news headlines? Take a break from it. Here are some quick fun escapes to lighten the gloom.Photo © Wendy BumgardnerFunny Art Seen While Walking: Lana and I...
Cheap But Great Rain Gear
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:58:34 GMT
We all need to look closer at our budgets today.Don't give up exercise over the fall and winter because you don't have workable outerwear.I've added...
One Exercise Session Boosts Fat Metabolism
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:16:57 GMT
One of the complications of being overweight is abnormal fat metabolism in the muscles, which leads to problems with insulin resistance and can contribute to type II diabetes.Researchers...
In Step with "The Step Diet" Author
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:38:45 GMT
If you're wearing a pedometer, you are a beneficiary of Dr. James O. Hill's research and projects.As one of the co-founders of America On the Move, he's inspired...
Drop That Red Bull!
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:32:43 GMT
Many of us are confused by what is a sports drink and what is an energy drink and when you should use one or the other.The simple answer...
Save the Stretching for Afterwards
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:31:51 GMT
Stretching is part of the warm-up ritual for many sports. But evidence continues to mount that stretching is best done as its own activity or after a workout.A...
Befuddling Footwear
Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:30:18 GMT
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I came across an ad for the L.L. Bean version of these shearling flip flops, and I just couldn't understand why anyone would want them.Full...
Stop Sitting Still
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:50:44 GMT
I admit that I have been spending more and more hours sitting.I always thought that walking would make up for it.But now a researcher says that...
Dangerous Water Bottles? Study Gives Incentive to Reduce BPA Exposure
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:00:21 GMT
I've been following concerns about the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) used in manufacturing some kinds of reusable water bottles.The good news is that it is easy to find...
Turn Your Blackberry into a GPS Pedometer/Speedometer
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:48:01 GMT
I'm in love.Imagine being able to view your walking or running speed and distance and see full-color maps of where you're going -- all on the cell phone...
Are Your Feet Unhappy?
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:38:35 GMT
"I have this foot pain..."That's how many conversations go after I tell people that I am an expert in walking.I can usually finish their sentence. ...
Are You Able?
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:33:04 GMT
On September 11, 2001 a huge number of people found themselves stranded in Manhattan or Washington DC with no public transport back home.That was probably the least of...
Walking Away from Memory Problems
Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:16:05 GMT
Research continues to show that regular exercise such as walking can help keep the brain working better as you age.The most recent study showed improved memory scores for...
What Not to Wear Walking - Celebrity Edition
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:18:10 GMT
The good folks at FITNESS Magazine sent me photos of their FITNESS Mind Body Spirit Games held on Saturday, Sept. 6 in Central Park, NYC.They raised over $10,000...
Walking and the Big O
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:57:31 GMT
And now for the weird walking news.Those who don't care to read about sexuality research should stop reading this post right here.A paper published in a...
Why Aren't You Exercising?
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:18:51 GMT
It's STEPtember at America On the Move, and they want you to move more and eat better, for your own good.They conducted a poll and found that most...
Food Diary Leads to More Weight Loss
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:28:04 GMT
Research done in my neck of the woods showed that dieters lost twice as much weight if they kept a food diary.I found that convincing, as I have...
One Month to Your Marathon or Half?
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:01:45 GMT
Are you registered for a marathon or half marathon coming up in late September or October?If you are, now is the time for your final long mileage days...
Walking When You're Gimpy
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:38:36 GMT
Tammie writes in our Discussion Forum that she broke her leg in three places last year."I have my Doc's okay to walk, but am not sure of the...
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