Don’t Make These Common Beginner Running Mistakes
Photo: lzf (Shutterstock) The basics of running aren’t hard to get down: Mostly, you need comfortable shoes, a sports bra if applicable, and consistency. But sometimes we make things harder…
How Your Community’s ‘Walk Score’ Directly Impacts Your Life
Photo: Zoran Zeremski (Shutterstock) We all know walking is good for us. While the old “10,000 steps” goal was never really based on science, studies have shown that generally speaking,…
10 of the Best Apps to Track Every New Year’s Resolution
A New Year’s resolution can quickly turn into an empty promise (usually by the second week). But if you’re determined to make 2023 your year and want a fighting chance…
7 Fitness Trends on TikTok That Are Actually Worth Trying
TikTok has discovered barbell complexes! In the “65-lb. challenge,” women use a 65-pound barbell to perform a deadlift, curl, row, clean, press, and back squat. (This requires some changes of…
Old Video Of Japanese Students’ Synchronised Walk Stuns Internet
The video shows perfect coordination of the students wearing uniforms.Japan has a fascinating and multifaceted culture; on the one hand it is steeped in the deepest of traditions dating back…
Is a Walking Pad Really Better Than a Treadmill?
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) The idea of walking while you work isn’t a new one; we first featured a “treadputer” on this site in 2006. But the idea has returned,…
How Much You Really Earn As a Dog Walker
Photo: Jus_Ol (Shutterstock) As far as side hustles go, dog walking sounds like a sweet deal: Get some time with cute pups, get your steps in, and get paid. But…
16 Running Myths That Are Holding You Back
Photo: Mladen Mitrinovic (Shutterstock) “Jogging” and “running” are two English words that we apply to the action of covering distance by taking small leaps from foot to foot. It’s the…
How Many Steps You Really Need to Take Each Day, According to Science
Photo: Ljupco Smokovski (Shutterstock) The more you walk, the lower your risk of all-cause and cancer mortality, according to a new study, with the benefits leveling out once you reach…
What to Do When You Can’t Even Run Slowly
Photo: ViDI Studio (Shutterstock) Slow, easy running is the bedrock of any running program, whether you’re aiming to beat a race time or just trying to get your heart a…