Do you walk to an accompaniment? It might be the gleeful chatter of a friend, or a meaningful podcast, or just whatever is playing at that moment on the radio. Another option worth a try is a musical soundtrack designed specifically for exercise. I purchased just such a CD some years ago - Cardio Classics …
Getting back into it
So, it's been a while since you step out for a walk. I confess it's been a while since I have. Summer was just too hot for me. I saw others out pounding the pavement. Sure, the mornings were cool enough but that was when I needed to open my house up to let that …
Warming up to Active 10
It's still hot, but the heatwave has eased. Time to get walking again. But should it be a long walk, to make up for lost time, or a short walk? Some research is suggesting regular brisk walks of 10 minutes are the way to go. The National Health Service in the UK is recommending it …
Extreme heatwave conditions
Example of a heatwave map. Check BOM site for up-to-date forecasts. So much was planned for the Christmas to New Year break! Even walking off some of the over-indulgence of Christmas Day has to be postponed because of the weather. Walking is still possible but should be confined to the very early hours of the …
Country towns are NOT usually walkable
We've often heard about walking being good for our health and well-being. Apparently, it's also good for the economy. That surprised me because I assumed that buying and servicing a car would add more to the economy than my occasional pair of worn out shoes. It seems that increasing the walkability of an area adds …
