Osteoporosis & Walking: Safe Exercise Strategies for Bone Health

QuestionI was told by my GP that I have a thinning hip bone and that if I walk for exercise I should stop. I thought exercise was good for building muscle

Calf Cramps: Causes, Prevention & What to Do

QuestionHi Scott,  I am very Athletic.  I walk 6 miles daily and Bike alot also.I am in great shape as i love to exercise.  About a week ag

Walking Speed & Fitness: What's a Good Pace for a 61-Year-Old?

QuestionHow long should it take a 61 year old female to walk 1.5 miles, to be deemed to be a good shape? Are there any standards out there? AnswerIm not s

Knee Pain Behind Knees During Long Walks: Causes & Relief

QuestionHi. I have been training since June for the 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk in San Diego which is in about three weeks. I am with a training group, and we

Leg Pain After Walking: Causes & Relief for Beginners

QuestionI am 35 years old and really havent done any consistent exercise for about 15 years. But over the last 5 years I have gained about 25 pounds.  

Muscle & Joint Pain After Walking: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI am 58 and weigh 110kg. I have started going for a morning walk on a beach nearby for about 1 hour covering approx 6km of not-so-brisk walk. Despi

Calf and Ankle Pain While Walking: Causes & Solutions

QuestionQUESTION: Hello: My name is Mary and I am 36 yrs. old. I started doing an exercise routine about a month ago. I walk 5 times a week for 30-60 minu

Best Work Shoes for Custodians: Comfort & Support

Questionhi im a custodian and i do alot of walking on tile and terrazzo floors at the end of my shift my feet hurt so bad i can hardly walk what type of sh

Best Supportive Shoes for Flat Feet & Weight Loss

QuestionGood morning.  I have recently started to seriously try to lose weight and Ive been having some positive results.  Ive lost almost 20 lbs

Weight Loss & Fitness for Men Over 50: A Practical Plan

QuestionHi i am almost 52 yrs of age, 6ft 4 tall, 18 stone 7lb and in reasonable shape but with a fat belly and man boobs, (probably due to evening drinkin

Calf Pain After Brisk Walking: Causes & Relief

QuestionI am 36 years old and weight is 72 Kgs, during brisk walk around 2 Kilometer in the morning I feel pain and stretch in my calf. lease note I had st

Foot Pain After Long-Distance Running: Causes & Recovery

QuestionI recently completed 100km indurance run. During the event I was feeling pain on the outside of my foot on impact. On completion I had severe bruis

Is Moderate-Paced Walking Safe for Cartilage Health?

QuestionQUESTION: I  am 61 years old and walk in the morning daily for one hour at  speed of around 7 kms per hour. I am comfortable with the pac

Walking Speed & Height: How Scoliosis & Body Curvature Affect Your Exercise

QuestionIm 5 ft tall even.  I shouldve been taller but I have severe scoliosis and spinal fusion with some curvature still left in my spine.  Eve

Swelling in Feet and Legs After Walking: Potential Causes & Considerations

QuestionIs edema (fluid in the feet and legs)ever a side effect of walking? AnswerThis sounds like something of medical concern. I cant give medical advic

Calories Burned Walking with Weights: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionHow many calories do I burn (I am 145 pounds) by walking 2 miles at 4 miles per hour with a 3 pound weight in each hand? AnswerPeople burn about 1

Post-Spinal Fusion Exercise: Safe Return to Aerobic Activity

QuestionHello!  Two years ago I had a spinal fusion in my lower back.  Since then I have gradually recovered.  My  only problem is if I

Walking vs. Running for Weight Loss & Fitness: A 50+ Perspective

QuestionScott I have noticed something and would like your opinion, as it seems to go against what most of the fitness experts say. I am 50, overweight, bu

Recovering from Plantar Fascia & Collagen Disorder: A Runner's Journey

QuestionHI, I am a 34 yr old female who is about 20 pounds overweight after last child.  My BMI is 27.  In 02 in ran a full marathon and in 07 I

Calories Burned Walking with a Manual Wheelchair: A Detailed Estimate

QuestionI am a 56, 170 lb. 48 year old female. How many calories did I burn walking 3 miles pushing my son in a manual wheelchair (total weight 340lbs.) It