http://www.10000-steps.info 10,0000 steps to health and life Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:06:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Continued success for any walking program is going to depend on creating a positive experience with the program and achieving the fitness goals you have set. Of course preparation and the proper training equipment can lead to both of these objectives. Comfortable Clothing Nothing is probably worse then being halfway through a ... http://www.10000-steps.info/equipment/suggested-equipment-for-a-walking-program Walking at any age is an enjoyable and healthy pastime.  The benefits of walking during the second half of your life is more important than ever.   We were designed to walk for the entirety of our lives, so don't be bashful about getting out there, but remember these key points. Set ... http://www.10000-steps.info/walking/5-walking-tips-for-those-over-50 Successfully implementing a walking exercise program will require an assessment of daily habits and making modifications when necessary in order to achieve more gratifying and lasting results. Starting off your walking program slowly and gradually will help you maintain long term results. Making small changes to your regime will ensure ... http://www.10000-steps.info/walking/7-components-of-a-successful-walking-exercise-program Mindset Before you begin your walking regime getting into the proper mindset is important. This would be a great time to review why you are engaging in a walking program to begin with. Look forward to the benefits the walking routine will have on your health and longevity. Begin to breath ... http://www.10000-steps.info/walking/the-importance-of-stretching-before-a-walking-routine Set some walking fitness goals Individuals begin a walking fitness program for different reasons. Taking some time and validating why you want to begin a walking fitness program will go a long way toward remaining motivated. You don’t have to make your goals a big deal if you don’t want to. ... http://www.10000-steps.info/walking/7-tips-for-beginning-a-walking-fitness-program One of the reasons that the 10,000 Step Program is so successful is that most people don’t naturally walk 10,000 steps in a day. In a world where we’re increasingly pressed for time and reliant on cars to run errands, the only people who come near 10,000 steps in a ... http://www.10000-steps.info/10000/make-10000-steps-a-part-of-your-daily-life It’s easy to get off track with the daily exercise routine. There never seems to be enough time in the day, and the last thing that most people want to do after a long day at work is come home and work more. There’s good news, though: exercise doesn’t have ... http://www.10000-steps.info/10000/why-10000-steps Walking 10,000 steps a day provides great health benefits. 10,000 steps a day works out to approximately 5 miles per day, and falls within the recommended physical fitness guidelines of most health professionals. Do you know the health benefits of getting enough exercise? Before you tell yourself you don’t have ... http://www.10000-steps.info/10000/10-reasons-to-walk-10000-steps-a-day If you’re going to undertake the 10,000 step program, you’ll only need two things: a good pair of walking shoes, and a pedometer. A pedometer measures your steps, so you can keep track of the number of steps you take in a day. To ensure you’re getting an accurate reading ... http://www.10000-steps.info/equipment/how-to-choose-the-right-pedometer Most of us are busy people. Life is full of distractions and demands on our time. It can be difficult to make time for exercise, and if you work in a sedentary job, there are very few ways to naturally improve fitness without going out of your way to get ... http://www.10000-steps.info/10000/the-10000-step-program-to-a-fit-new-you