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Offers advise about walking. Improvement of walking technique; Ways to make walking fun and pain-free; Ways in which walking can help with weight loss, giving up smoking, saving money and feeling better; Shock wave therapy for foot pain; The use of a walking smart card; Walking workshops.

Prescribes various walking programs for weight loss based on a quiz. The four walking personalities which include the athlete, the pragmatic, the socialite, and the romantic; Weight loss advantage of each personality; Steps to maximize the strengths and minimize the obstacles of each personality. INSETS: What's Your Walking Personality?;10-MINUTE Interval Workouts.

Presents several news briefs related to fitness walking. A four-week fitness walking plan; Correct posture for fitness walking; Suggestions for maximizing the psychological benefits of walking outdoors; How walking and other aerobic exercise can effect your hearing; Benefits of using walking poles which include increased speed without increased impact on your joints; Invitation to 'Prevention' magazine's 12th annual Walker's Rally in Quebec, Canada, from September 1 to 5, 2000.

Focuses on walking and different case studies of women and men who have lost weight or became much healthier. Racewalking as opposed to strolling; Walking marathons; Shinsplints and what can be done to walk with them.

Present tips on walking fitness. Benefits of increased walking speed; Walking regiment benefits; Protection from lightning while walking; Benefits of mall walking; Walking retreats.

Presents four custom walking workouts. The health benefits of walking; What to expect from the program; Getting started; Walking posture; Breaking the boredom; Burning calories; Toning muscles.

Presents advice and tips for fitness walking. How to use your arms for faster walking; Defense against dogs; How to choose proper walking shoes; Walking outfits; More.

Presents three stories of walkers. The plan of Donna Guthrie to walk five miles in 50 states; Why Alison Stetler and Jack Stetler and Melissa walk; How Melissa Knapp and Sammy Knapp benefit from walks together. INSET: The `why' behind your walks..

Presents information on the effectiveness of walking as an exercise. Reference to an article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; Information on walking programs; Statements from Ellen Abbott, walking director of the Boston Athletic Club. INSETS: Outdoor workouts;On your feet.

Discusses the health benefits of stair climbing, which can help boost fitness level and improve cholesterol levels. INSETS: How to Love Summer Walks;Start Your Day Off Right.

Reports the findings of a study which show the effect of various lengths of walking regimens on the health of the heart. Details of the study conducted by Steve Bird of the Canterbury Christ Church University College in Kent; How participants who went on the longest walks showed the most dramatic drops in levels of the fat apolipoprotein II; Comments from Bird on the benefits of exercise.

Provides techniques for fitness walkers on how to inspire more engaging walks. Details on the research made by Gordon Orians, a professor emeritus of zoology at the University of Washington, regarding the instinct of women for exploration; Connections between the structure of the brain cells and the structure of the big toe.

Provides tips on how to keep motivated in terms of following a walking program. Comments from Carolyn Scott Kortge, author of `The Spirited Walker: Fitness Walking for Clarity, Balance and Spiritual Connection'; Walker's block; Hills; Two-thirds tedium; Increased speed; Mild fatigue; Solutions to each problem. INSET: Join Prevention's walking editor online.

This article discusses the mechanics of wogging. It enumerates the health benefits of wogging, including great feeling while walking and improvement in walking without injuries. It explores the use of the McCall Method in wogging. The article suggests to continue walking using the pushing off method while lifting a leg when it swings through.

Provides information concerning the health benefits of walking. Improvement of cardiovascular fitness by a regular walking program; Total amount of calories burn through a brisk walk; Role of walking in controlling body weight, as well as blood sugar and cholesterol levels. INSETS: Find comfortable walking shoes;Tips for a good walking workout.

Reports on the benefits of walking as a form of exercise. Includes reduced risk of heart disease; Treatment for established cardiovascular disorders; Increased bone density; Key to effective weight control; Prevention of obesity; Reduced risk of diabetes. INSET: Words to Walkers.

This article talks about the benefits of walking. The author names U.S. President Bill Clinton as one of the people who prefer walking over sports. He then proceeds to narrate how he discovered fast walking. He cites the places where he has walked including Central Park, Gstaad and the Saane Valley. He also describes the benefits of mountain hiking. According to him, mountain hiking saves the knees. Brisk walking two hours everyday, the author notes, diminishes his chances of having a stroke or heart attack

Previews the September All-American Walkers Rally in San Diego. Walking Expo; Food and Health Expos; Cooking School classes; More.

The article offers information on power or speed walking and health benefits associated with it. It is reported that, although there is no exact definition to define speed walking, it means walking as quickly as one can short of running for which it is useful to pump one's arms with one's elbows bent. It is reported that, there are several health benefits associated with speed walking including, the fact that it boosts muscle activity in one's hips and ankles.

In this article, the author discusses the benefits of walking such as improving heart health, losing weight, reducing the effects of osteopenia.

The article offers suggestions on exercising for healthier lungs. Lyndell Crawford-Round of Exercise & Sports Science Australia, says that the boost to lungs that comes from regular cardio activities such as walking, cycling or swimming can help a person cope better with coughs and colds. Associate Professor Guy Marks of the University of Sydney's Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, says breathing clean air helps avoid the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The article focuses on former National Football League (NFL) player George Martin, who is undertaking a cross-country walk to raise money for the New York City fire fighters and police officers who have illnesses created by their work during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Martin is shown on the first stage of his walk, traveling across the George Washington Bridge into New Jersey to an enthusiastic reception from onlookers.

Focuses on benefits of walking and exercising on health.

Focuses on actress and spokeswoman for the American Heart Association Cholesterol Low Down Program, Valerie Harper's health tips to women. Healthy foods to eat; Benefits of walking.

Describes `Prevention's' All-American Walkers Rally and Health and Nutrition Expo to be held from May 31 to June 2 in San Jose, Calif. Chef Emile Mooser will teach cooking classes sponsored by Dannon and the U.S.A. Rice Council.

Provides information on the minutes of brisk walking that will burn off the calories from a particular type of food. Stuffing; Pumpkin pie; Dark turkey meat.

Provides information on the health benefits of racewalking exercise. Calories burned; Racewalking tips.

Recommends safety device for walking or running from Elizabeth Kennedy of the American Women's Self Defense Association in Lindenhurst, New York.

The article reports on the decision of officials in Arvada and Westminster, Colorado to raise wellness awareness through a walking competition. Between April 16 and July 31, the cities' council members, city managers and deputy city managers wore pedometers to track their every step, and Arvada won by 392,542 steps. The inspiration for the competition came from the mission of the Metro Denver Health and Wellness Commission, a group of 60 representatives from various Denver area organizations, to promote increased activity among area residents.