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Walk it off

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

Can walking really help you lose weight? Experts weigh in

There are many benefits of walking — and yes, weight loss is one of them. Experts explain how to create a walking routine that can help you lose weight.
Walking for warming up around her apartment in an early morning-stock photo
Walking for warming up around her apartment in an early morning-stock photo

Is walking a good enough workout? This number of daily steps can reduce risk of dying

Yes, walking is good exercise. A new study shows that walking just 4,000 steps a day can significantly lower your risk of dying. And every step counts.
Young woman talking on smart phone while walking by colorful wall during sunny day
Young woman talking on smart phone while walking by colorful wall during sunny day

I was losing weight by walking, but I hit a plateau. How can I get the scale moving?

A personal trainer shares four ways to break past a plateau and get the scale moving again when weight-loss stalls.
Young woman walking in a public park.
Young woman walking in a public park.

Make your walking routine a full-body workout with these 5 basic arm exercises

Your July workout plan is here! This month, toning your arms is as simple as adding these simple 10-minute workouts to your walking routine.
Stephanie Mansour showing an arm workout
Stephanie Mansour showing an arm workout

These 17 people lost weight walking — here's how they made it a habit

Walking can boost your physical and mental health. Here’s how to take the first steps toward creating a new habit.

I can’t get into meditation. How can I quiet my mind?

Some people find it easier to slow their mind when their body is moving. 
Celebration of Life. Beautiful woman if mixed race. Her arms raised up in the air. Her head is tilted back and eyes are close. She is in awe and smiling at the beauty of nature. Woman is expressing positivity, and feels grateful for life. She is very spiritual. Woman is at the beach with beautiful sunset in the background.
Celebration of Life. Beautiful woman if mixed race. Her arms raised up in the air. Her head is tilted back and eyes are close. She is in awe and smiling at the beauty of nature. Woman is expressing positivity, and feels grateful for life. She is very spiritual. Woman is at the beach with beautiful sunset in the background.

How 1 woman cured her acid reflux and lost 114 pounds in 1 year

Missy Gillenwater made a lifestyle change to combat painful symptoms. Now she’s celebrating a 13-month walking streak.

Is power walking really better than regular walking?

There's a right time to dial up the intensity — and a time to slow things down.

It's hard to keep walking when it's cold out. Here are 5 things that will help

Cold weather doesn't have to put a damper on your walking and fitness goals.
Young African woman training outdoors in bad weather
Young African woman training outdoors in bad weather

This trick can help you burn more calories while walking — and it's actually fun

Start TODAY launched its November walking challenge and TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour shared some tips to maximize your workouts.
Young woman running exercise wearing heartbeat monitoring and smart watch
Young woman running exercise wearing heartbeat monitoring and smart watch