Walk it off

In a workout rut? Get the most out of your walks with calorie-burning walking plans and expert advice.

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If You Walk Every Day, Here Are the 2 Other Things You Should Be Doing, Too

This strength and stretch plan will improve balance, build muscle and increase flexibility. Plus, learn simple diet tips to fuel your walks.
Woman walking dog in spring
Woman walking dog in spring

Fitness Doesn't Have to Be Expensive. How 3 Real People Stay Fit for Free

They've lost weight, gotten off medication and taken control of their health without paying for a gym membership.
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Yoga home workout

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6 People Who Actually Accomplished Their Health Goals Last Year Share Their Best Advice So You Can, Too

Whether they were learning to move again, processing a devastating loss or starting a fitness journey, these people all had one thing in common: They kept showing up.
Start TODAY member Sue Englander
Start TODAY member Sue Englander

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Walking 'Saved' Al Roker’s Life. These 6 Mindset Shifts Keep Him Motivated to Move

With walking streaks and morning workouts, the "Chief Motivation Officer" of Start TODAY shares his simple tips for staying motivated.
Portrait of Al Roker
Portrait of Al Roker

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A 30-Day Walking Plan That Turns Movement Into a Moving Meditation

Science shows that practicing gratitude boosts mood, improves sleep and eases stress and anxiety. Here's how to make it a daily habit while walking this month.
Woman taking a walk on a fall day.
Woman taking a walk on a fall day.

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How Long Does It Take to Walk a Mile? Plus, Tips to Increase Your Speed

Our walking speed slows naturally with age. Learn tips and strength-training exercises to help you walk faster.
Close up of young athlete women feet in running activity
Close up of young athlete women feet in running activity

This 80's-Inspired Mall Walking Group Is Redefining Fitness

Fun costumes, power-walk form and the buddy system are requirements of this unique group that is creating a fitness community in an unlikely place: the mall.

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Walking backward may be the best exercise you aren’t doing. Here's why

Backward walking is a simple, but uncommon, twist on walking will fire up your backside, support joint health and improve cognitive function.
Woman legs ready to walk backwards
Woman legs ready to walk backwards

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I want to lose weight. Should I track minutes, miles or steps on my walk?

If your goal is to lose weight, walking for time may prove more successful than measuring distance.
Healthy woman using phone on armband before exercising
Healthy woman using phone on armband before exercising

Walking Guide

Walking Guide

How Long Does It Take to Walk 10,000 Steps? 5 Factors to Consider and Tips to Hit Your Goal

Hitting that elusive 10,000-step mark likely means getting in steps throughout the day, not just in a single walk, but how much time does it actually take?
Close up of women feet walking.
Close up of women feet walking.

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Want to Walk Faster, Farther or Longer? The 4 Types of Workouts You Should Be Doing

This one-month workout plan will improve your balance, mobility, flexibility and strength to make you a faster and more efficient walker.
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Woman doing squats