Long-Distance Walking Training Plan for Active Adults

QuestionHi, Im a 53yr old male, reasonably fit and active. I have always walked for pleasure (usually about 60 - 90 minutes brisk walking, 2 or three time

Best Walking Shoes for the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk | Expert Recommendations

QuestionI will be walking the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk in Nov. and am starting to train.  They suggest that we buy 2 good pairs of shoes and alturnate

Why Isn't Walking Helping Me Lose Weight? Understanding Weight Gain & Muscle Gain

QuestionI current walk on a treadmill 5 miles each week day, 1/2 @4.3 pace at 9.5 incline, the 2nd half at 5.0 incline. Despite all that I only seem to gai

Heel Pain After Jump - Possible Injury? - Expert Advice

QuestionHi Scott, Being (I thought) a bit sporty, I have jumped from a height of about 10ft on to soft grass, while on a cross country run, hidden however

Best Shoes for Disney & Universal: Running vs. Walking - Expert Advice

QuestionI am going on vacation to Disney and universal and will be doing alot of walking.  I am a runner , swimmer , biker and I work out with weights

Benefits of Walking with Hand Weights: A Beginner's Guide

Questionis it ok to do exercises with light hans weights (3lb) while brisk walking? AnswerIt is not only OK, it is a great way of adding value to your exe

Osteoporosis & Exercise: Is 50-60 Minutes of Walking Too Much?

QuestionHi,my mother 57 and has osteoporosis. She walks on a daily basis. I am concerned because she walks 50 - 60 minutes daily. Is that to much? should s

Weight Loss with Walking: A Realistic 9-Week Plan

Questionhi i was wondering how long should i walk if i wanted to lose 30 pounds by june 27?   AnswerYou have 9 weeks so I would not suggest you try to

Weight Loss with Walking: Realistic Goals & Strategies

QuestionIm male 23 and HOPING to lose 15-20 pounds or 2 inches off my waste by July, which ever comes first. I plan on walking 3-5 miles a day with sweats

Why Isn't Walking Helping Me Lose Weight? - Expert Advice

Questioni am 50 yr old female 5 ft 4 and weigh 145. i walk 5 miles in an hour and a half and have done this for 8 weeks but have only lost 4 pounds. I am

Hand Weights for Walking: Risks & Potential Injuries

QuestionI have read that using hand wts. while walking can lead to injury.  Also, they can throw off a persons gait.  Several yrs. ago, I used sk

Weight Loss Plan: Slimfast Shakes & Brisk Walking - Expected Results

QuestionI am 27 yrs old. 50 lbs overweight. I have replaced my breakfast and lunch with 1 Slimfast shake per Breakfast & lunch and a sensible dinner. I mak

Foot, Leg, and Butt Pain After Walking: Causes & Relief

QuestionI recently started walking for weight loss and health.  I weight 345, height 73in.  8 months ago I was 470lbs, I had mainly restricted ca

Weight Loss Plateau: Optimizing Exercise & Diet for Sustainable Results

QuestionI am a 34 yr old female, 55 and 215 lbs. I have a high endurance for exercising but have found that my eating habits are preventing me from my weig

Walking vs. Running: Which is Better & Leg Care Tips

QuestionWhich one better either walking or runnig? while running what the care we have to take for our legs because speed walk was causing pains. I am wait

Weight Loss with Walking: A Personalized Exercise Plan

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Scott, I am 35 yrs old, 5/11&1/2, 194 lbs. I have high cholesterol and high triglycerides. I want to take off my extra weight. Would

Foot Pain After Walking: Causes, Relief & Prevention

QuestionI have recently started walking on my treadmill again after a 1 1/2 year absence.  I try to walk 7 miles a day, not necessarily in 1 shot. &nb

Why Aren't I Losing Weight While Walking? - Expert Advice

Questionim walking every on treadmill every day 60 minute 4 miles but im not losing any lb ? AnswerSometimes exercise by itself is not enough to take off

Running Muscles: Which Ones Do You Use Most?

QuestionHi, I was wondering which muscles, in the leg, are used more when running? The thigh muscles or calf muscles? AnswerThe answer depends on how you

Is 8 Miles of Walking Too Much? Calorie Burn & Overtraining

QuestionI want to step up my walking to everyday, but Id like to burn a set amount of calories. I use a Sunnto training watch that monitors my heart rate a