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- Walk in Miami - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Jade CrewWalking (also known as ambulation) is one of the main gaits of locomotion among legged animals, and is typically slower than running and other gaits. Walking is defined by an 'inverted pendulum' gait in which the body vaults over the stiff limb or limbs with each step. This applies regardless of ...
Views: 963 - Mallorca is an ideal location for a holiday home - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Porsche KlingerThe island of Mallorca is a popular destination for millions of visitors every year with exceedingly little buildings and hardly any SPAIN HOLIDAY HOMES. It is not surprising how many people miss the best parts of the island though as so many take to the beaches then head back to their holiday ...
Views: 1458 - A guide to eating on the Appalachian Trail - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWhen you hike the AT you will discover that your eating style changes, habits change and you are going to be consuming fewer calories and burning more calories at the same time. Another thing to know about eating on the trail is that you will need to carry enough food for up to five days and at ...
Views: 2553(1 vote) - 5 Time Tested Ways to Walk Off Depression - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Dave KanofskySeveral years ago I was diagnosed with hypertension otherwise known as high blood pressure. My doctor told me to modify my diet and to begin an exercise program. He also said that if I lost weight my blood pressure should begin to stabilize and eventually I could come off the medication that was ...
Views: 1874(2 votes) - Hiking the Appalachian Trail during spring break safely - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWell here we are on the verge of yet another season of hiking and above all the trails in the US, there is no doubt that the famous Appalachian Trail will see more feet this Spring Break than any other trail. Every Spring Break people flock to the trail either for a weekend or week of hiking or ...
Views: 1880(1 vote) - Calpe: A village with a huge rock that made it famous - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Porsche KlingerCalpe is an ideal location for your COSTA BLANCA HOLIDAYS that is if you are looking for a place steeped in history along with a wealth of culture. This once ancient fishing port has now become a modern day tourist destination with all the amenities we all expect while on holiday. There is no ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - Ayurveda For Healthy Sexual Life - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Mary VargheseThe number of unhappy couples nowadays is too many. Let me tell you that the number one reason for this unfortunate scenario is unsatisfactory sex. The men experience premature ejaculation and this leads to shortened sexual activity, couples are unable to enjoy longer "hot" sex as a result. Sex ...
Views: 1554 - Role of Thyroid Health Supplements - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Mary VargheseA lot of people are affected with disease related to thyroid. The lack of this hormone and the excess of this hormone can cause disease. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are the main disease affected due to thyroid. It is estimated that about fifty-eight million people in the world are ...
Views: 1023(1 vote) - How hiking can prepare you for your upcoming marathon - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyMarch is a very big month for marathons, both on a national level as well as on a local level. We all know that if you want to do your best when running for a cause that you have got to be in the best shape of your life. What better what to get into shape for your upcoming marathon than to ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - ***Pathways to Wholeness: Walking Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet NestorPublished in The Art of Wellbeing Magazine, 2009 There are various pathways that guide us in our quest for wholeness and unification with our innermost self. One pathway that I have come to cherish is Walking Meditation. This method seems to nurture me, relax me, and provide the space and ...
Views: 3685(16 votes) - The Sacred Journal part I- Preparing to hike the Appalachian Trail Georgia section - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyOn a cold February in 2005 my wife and I set out to hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail, it would be the first time we have tried this in our lives. It would also be the trip of a lifetime and one that would change our lives forever. I kept a live journal of every day on the trail and called ...
Views: 1838(1 vote) - Hiking the Appalachian Trail Georgia section useful tips - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe AT is a very unforgiving place and when you choose to venture out to start or even continue your adventure. You will need to know all you can to get through. In this article, I hope you will find some information very helpful. You will need about 250 dollars per person on a debit or credit ...
Views: 2079(3 votes) - A Serene Thread of Paradise: Hiking the MMM Trail from Long Island Sound to Mt Monadnock, New Hampshire - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Thomas TellaSomewhere around five years after completing AMC’s New Hampshire 4000 Footer Club, sporting a beer belly, and approaching the age of 60, the call of the trail once again beckoned to me. Indeed, IT WAS SCREAMING AT ME! Living in central Connecticut and dealing with a hectic lifestyle, the ...
Views: 2964(1 vote) - Cooking secrets of the Appalachian Trail - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyOne of the greatest things about hiking any trail but especially the Appalachian Trail is the memories you gain from eating food that has been cooked pioneer style over an open campfire. There is no match for a campfire made trail meal in the mind of any hiker. Except for maybe the occasional ...
Views: 2428(2 votes) - Strength is Beautiful! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Dianne DanielsJust came in from a walk with my darling dog (DDog) Sisko – he’s getting a bit old, so we have to walk a little slower than in the past, but it was such a beautiful warm day that it didn’t hurt my feelings one bit to walk slower. We covered 1.22 miles according to a great website from Prevention ...
Views: 1503(2 votes) - Know When to Stretch - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from sarah labdarStretching is probably one of the most important activities that should be done throughout the day, however most people don’t do it for whatever reason. The importance of stretching is lost on these people, which can lead to unfavorable body mechanics and injuries down the road. With so many ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - Become a Walking Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Diana Fletcher“Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it.” ...
Views: 1853(9 votes) - Headaches? Don't Sleep Late On Sunday! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Roberta MittmanIf you think a taste of chocolate, a glass of wine, and sleeping late on weekends are harmless vices, think again. Those innocent indulgences are just a few of the most common triggers of headaches. But don't give up hope just yet. It's possible you may be able to enjoy your favorite things ...
Views: 3540(2 votes) - Walking Your Way to Wellness - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Wendy StollWalking is one of the easiest, most prescribed cardiovascular exercises you can do. A healthy, active adult should strive for 10,000 steps per day (about 5 miles). A sedentary adult should aim for 1,000 to 3,000 steps per day and gradually increase steps until the 10,000 goal is achieved. ...
Views: 2859(1 vote) - Hiking - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Chandi DeviI never think or talk about age because I don’t wish my subconscious to have these preconditioned ideas of what to expect when you are a certain age, and this has worked well for me. My body is healthy and supple and I look/act/feel/think much younger than my years. But while appearing years ...
Views: 3178(7 votes) - Gait Training Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Gerry Van DykeMany people believe that since walking is something that they have been doing for most of their lives, no one needs to teach them how to walk again after an injury. Unfortunately, most injuries to the spine and lower extremities do alter walking mechanics and can lead to additional disability if ...
Views: 2738(2 votes) - Walking for Weight Loss – How to Start Walking - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Zee MercadoIf you are thinking of an effective but less expensive exercise plan to incorporate with your present weight loss program, you can try walking. Walking is great for shedding off those unwanted fats and building muscles as long as you do it regularly and properly. I will show you how you can burn ...
Views: 2515(3 votes) - How to Make Any Walk Exciting. Three Tips That Will Help You Stay On Track - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Jason StarkHave you heard of the expression "Walk in the Park"? It usually means that something was done easily, quickly. But do you sometimes feel that it also tells you that the walk in the park is just boring and not exciting at all? If that is so, how likely is it that you will keep your schedule and ...
Views: 2192(3 votes) - Get a Better Workout with Treadmill Incline Sessions - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Kevin UrbanTreadmill incline workouts provide more of a challenge but will increase your overall endurance faster than using the treadmill on a level plain. There are many treadmills on the market that have incline features built in as an option for the consumer to take advantage of getting a better ...
Views: 4235(2 votes) - How to Buy a Treadmill - Find the Right Model at the Right Price - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Kevin UrbanBuying a treadmill is serious business. You’re paying good money for a piece of serious exercise equipment that should last you for years and make it easier for you to get a good workout in the comfort of your own home. But many consumers don’t know how to buy a treadmill, so they end up with ...
Views: 2505(1 vote) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- FAQ about Health-Effect Reasons - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyHere are answers to Frequently Asked Questions -- an FAQ -- about the health-effect reasons for walking 10K steps/day. Q1. "Why should I care about losing excess weight?" If you are overweight and extremely sedentary today and your physician approves your undertaking a 10K-steps/day ...
Views: 2100(4 votes) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- How to Identify Who Can Benefit - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyIdentifying who can benefit from a 10K-steps/day program is a matter of simply thinking of a health- or emotion-related challenge that can be addressed by such a program and then thinking about who has such challenges. Weight loss: A mildly obese person could eventually walk 10K steps/day and ...
Views: 2384(5 votes) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- A Checklist for Where to Do It - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyWhen you are new to walking 10K steps/day, finding locations to reach this daily goal can seem overwhelming. So here is a checklist for where you can walk hundreds or thousands of steps at a time toward your goal. [_] Walk in a shopping mall. Granted, you probably cannot do this every day, ...
Views: 1900(5 votes) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- When Can You Find Time? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyYou probably have to be creative to find time to walk 10K steps/day. There ARE ways to walk before or after work, although these periods may at first seem tight. There ARE ways to integrate walking into your work day, although many of us lead sedentary work lives. And, there ARE ways to make ...
Views: 2268(5 votes) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- What-If Questions to Ask Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyThere are many "WHAT IF" questions that you can ask yourself about walking 10K steps/day. Ask yourself, "WHAT IF I were to become inspired to run or walk a marathon or half marathon because I became able to walk 10K steps/day?" Ask yourself, "WHAT IF I were to become pickier about those ...
Views: 1843(3 votes) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- A Comparison to Running Them - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyWalking 10K steps/day can be superior in many ways to running 10K steps/day. "DAILY" IS A CRUCIAL CONCEPT. The body can easily sustain walking 10K steps every day. In contrast, most running programs include rest days and/or cross-training days. This down-time with running makes it harder ...
Views: 2243(3 votes) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- Five Tips for How to Do It - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyIf you want to walk 10K steps/day, here are five how-to tips: Tip #1. SOCIALIZE WITH WALKERS. Walking with others -- or at least sharing your walking experiences with others -- as you pursue your goal of reaching and sustaining taking 10K steps/day can be very motivating. To find a group, ...
Views: 2621(4 votes) - Turn Your Walk into a Beneficial Workout. . . - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Sheri SimsonYou know how important exercise is & how it effects all aspects of your life…. you’ve been thinking about it long enough & now, you’ve made up your mind – you’re going to get out there & get exercising! You don’t have a lot of time or a large budget & you love the outdoors - so you decide to ...
Views: 3548(11 votes) - Live Well Age Well - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Anita SelbyLive Well, Age Well You can spread expensive crèmes on your face, dye your hair and even get plastic surgery. However, there’s a much more cost-effective and natural way to get an age ‘lift’; it’s called living well. Our physical, mental and emotional habits all contribute to how gracefully ...
Views: 2231(5 votes) - The Four Corners of Cardio : The Keys to a Successful Cardiovascular Training Program - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eric DagatiFor many gym members, the science of their cardiovascular training consists of getting on the treadmill, hitting start, and hoping for the best. Unfortunately, this can lead to instant boredom and minimal results from the program. The best way to enjoy the benefits that cardio training can ...
Views: 2395(3 votes) - Walking to School A Fun Way to Get Fit - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Lisa SiegleMany adults have fond memories of walking to school with friends and having little adventures along the way. Today, fewer than 13% of children are developing those memories because the private car has become the transportation of choice. But there are lots of good reasons to get kids ...
Views: 2430(5 votes) - Words on Fitness Walking - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lawrence GoldFitness walking is the most accessible exercise for people of all ages. However, as people age, general physical problems tend to crop up - pain, stiffness, joint degeneration and loss of balance. This article undertakes to address those issues and to suggest how people might deal with (correct, ...
Views: 3601(4 votes) - Par course exercise - outdoor exercise for the whole family - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansLike solitary sentinels they stand alone in parks, recreation areas, and along countless trails throughout America. Consisting of an assortment of balance beams, chinning bars, parallel bars, and stretching posts in various configurations, these individual exercise stations -- collectively known ...
Views: 6620(1 vote) - ***Athletes & Training: Controlling Inflammation & Increasing Endurance - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHMost athletes know all too well the double-edged sword of post-exercise inflammation. Inflammation is a general immune response to injury in the body that can be triggered by over-training. It ultimately works to mend and strengthen muscles, making them more adaptable to more intense levels of ...
Views: 9602(9 votes) - 10 Quick Ways to Get Yourself Fit! - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Janie BehrThe energy you expend always comes back. I know this for sure. This is true for all things, including your body. You must nurture it, work it, rest it. If you don't, the energy spent on neglect will eventually turn on you. It's not personal, just physics. I chose not to get up and work out. ...
Views: 4745(4 votes) - Backpacking in Developing Countries - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Jonsky SicunaBackpacking is probably the best way to really experience a place of interest. You interact directly with the local people, take part in a cultural celebration, visit interesting religious sites and become a part of the community. The experience will be very much different from domestic hiking ...
Views: 2715(2 votes) - Fitness Walking Step by Step - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Peter StockwellHumans are bipedal creatures. We are designed to walk on two legs. Just look at the pleasure on a toddler’s face as he takes his first steps – pleasure that only increases as he learns to use his legs to run, jump, skip and so on. Fitness walking programs were unheard of in “Clan of the Cave ...
Views: 1919(2 votes) - Hiking Shoes Versus Hiking Boots - Is It A Question Of Safety? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from John SteenThere is a big debate raging in the world of hiking between those advocating soft-shell hiking shoes versus the traditional, heavier hiking boot. Every hiker knows lightweight-hiking allows you to romp up those steep mountain ascents in good time, but should you switch to shoes for your next ...
Views: 4189(3 votes) - Avoid Painful Feet Buy Comfortable Shoes - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Nick KaplanMost of us like shoes that look good. However, should this be at the risk of comfort and injury? There are many styles of shoes that not only look good but also they feel good. It is not necessary to give up one for the other. What To Look For When trying shoes on wiggle the toes to check for ...
Views: 4600(2 votes) - What Nature Can Teach Us While Walking - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2008 from Cindie WildingI love hiking and being outdoors. While I really love beautiful places I've never seen, and trails to hike that remind me of being a kid and exploring, I am also happy just walking outside in my neighborhood. There is something about taking the time to be outside and observe what is there, that ...
Views: 3001(3 votes) - Walking The Labyrinth; Walking The Path - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Mary RiposoThis time of year, with its dark days and long nights, invites silent acts of contemplation. Meditative activities can be especially illuminating during the long, dark days of winter. Some people are drawn to sitting meditation; while others resonate more with walking meditation. Walking the ...
Views: 4215(2 votes) - Training To Walk A Marathon - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Gene TaylorTraining To Walk A Marathon It use to be that people thought "walking" was only for older, overweight and out-of-shape people who couldn't do anything else! No More! Walking has already passed swimming as the number one exercise preferred by adults and as the baby boom generation (of which I am ...
Views: 2660(2 votes) - Proper Fitness Walking Technique & Form - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Gene TaylorWalking Technique and Form by Jo Ann Taylor To see images of the proper technique, please visit: http://www.walkingconnection.com/Walking_Technique_Form.html By using this time tested and proven technique of walking, you can become more efficient in your stride and confident in your ability ...
Views: 3780(2 votes) - Walking Connection Owners - About Us - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Gene TaylorThe Walking Connection is the brainchild of Jo Ann. Her concept for our program began more than thirteen years ago. It started with personal and professional changes she had made in her own life. Step one for her (no pun intended) was begin living a healthy and active lifestyle. Step two was to ...
Views: 2051(2 votes) - While Exercising - Safety & Security Tips - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Mike VictoryMost importantly > Use common sense WHERE you run (public area with good traffic, well lit area, not on secluded trails alone), know WHO you run with (friends, foes, or dogs), HOW you run (without headsets and against traffic), and WHEN you run (daytime preferred, but not at dusk, dawn, or ...
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