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You've walked your buns off, and you haven't lost a pound? All that hoofing, and you're still having trouble zipping up even your "fat pants"? We've heard your frustration, and [...]

We went straight to the experts for this shoe review: We asked a group of doctors from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) to help us ferret out styles that [...]

Have business in Boston? Weekending in New York? Heading out to San Francisco for a new job? Don't forget your walking shoes. Those are three of the top-rated cities for [...]

Pick up your pace, increase your endurance, and tackle steeper inclines--in a snap The secret to walking longer, faster, and more energetically is a strong, limber body. That strength and [...]

Get the right walking shoes for your feet. Here's how. My 'dogs' have just learned some new tricks. After 10 years as Prevention's walking editor, I've discovered what kind of [...]

Do your feet hurt when you step out of bed? Here's our three-part plan to relieve this mysterious symptom You swing your feet to the floor--then, ouch! A needle-like pain [...]

Cold-weather walking is thrilling--and a great way to fend off cabin fever. But winter can freeze the routines of even the hardiest walkers. The good news is that the biggest [...]

The Prevention Walking Club's 1997 rally in New Palz, NY, was an enjoyable experience for all the participants. Activities at the event included square dancing and a concert by M-Pact!, a five-person a cappella rock group., A young woman hiked right past me on the trail. Grabbing my arm as she went by, she told me she hadn't imagined herself doing much hiking due to her [...]

Walking with poles exercises the upper body as well as the legs and burns 25% more calories. Initial embarrassment can be overcome by getting a friend to join you. Ski-walking tones arms, abdominal muscles and legs, because it imitates the motions of cross-country skiing. Any pole of the right length will work., We love walking because it's so darn simple and natural: the most do-anywhere, drop-of-the-hat kind of exercise going. So why would anyone want to look like she took a wrong [...]

Labyrinths, which have an ancient origin, are growing in popularity and are beginning to appear in parks and other public areas. Two-dimensional labyrinths feature a single, winding path to a central point, and many people find them a mediative experience., "Going around in circles" means getting nowhere--wasting time, big time--or does it? Think again, if those circular paths are within a labyrinth. These ancient courses are making a comeback as [...]

Five kilometers is about 3.1 miles or 12.5 times around a high school track. Detailed training tips are provided for walking a 5-K race. An 8-week training schedule to prepare for the race, and even what to wear for comfort, is suggested., Admit it: Images of dripping, gasping, lean-machine marathoners flinging themselves across finish lines generally confirm your secret belief that walkers are a superior breed--and eminently more sensible in the heat [...]

Even the most serious striders don't require much in the way of equipment. But the stuff we do need--namely, cushy, comfy, cost-friendly shoes designed specifically for aerobic walking--needs to be [...]

Ecopsychologist Michael J. Cohen provides a variety of inspiring and relaxing activities that can help people enjoy and benefit more from walks in natural settings. Cohen and other ecopsychologists believe that people are fundamentally influenced by the natural world., My daily walks take my dog Petey and me through some old Pennsylvania woods. Not too long ago, it was easy for me to have had so much going on [...]

Heredity and the tendency to wear shoes that are too small are the main causes of bunions, about 75,000 of which must be surgically removed each year. Tips for preventing bunions from getting worse and information about bunion surgery are provided., The first time I ever saw a bunion, was working as a part-time sales clerk in a show store. It was a specialty store that sold expensive, soft leader shoes [...]

Treadmills in the home are a good way for people to exercise, but often the equipment is not used to the extent the owner believed it would be. Ways to make the treadmill a more interesting diversion include playing a game, working out in front of a mirror or watching television., Find your treadmill. Wipe your finger along the walking belt. Find any dustballs? Maybe you need our treadmill makeover. Any of these steps might make your treadmill as inviting as [...]

Phyllis Yaglowski began walking when she realized that her granddaughter, Melissa, who has juvenile diabetes, must walk to reduce her blood sugar level. Additional inspirational stories of people who benefitted from walking are shared., PHYLLIS YAGLOWSKI RECENTLY WROTE to me about something she lost while walking in Tennessee: the extra 90 pounds she'd been carrying around for 20 years. As Prevention's Walking Editor, I've [...]

Switzerland is a paradise for walkers not only because of the beautiful scenery but because the country is so walker-friendly. Trials are maintained year-round, and the signs give distances in kilometers and in the number of hours needed to walk them., Switzerland is renowned for skiing, but perhaps really should be known for its dedication to walking and hiking. There are some 31,000 miles of walking trails in a country half [...]

Methods of testing walking techniques include walking near a wall to see if the arm hits it, taking precautions against over-striding, checking the arm swing by use of a safety pen, and checking foot angles by walking in wet sand., EVER WONDER HOW YOU'RE DOING AS A walker? Trekking over the trails solo, it can be difficult to know whether you're gliding along in perfect form or whether bad walking [...]

Soreness in the big toe is a common complaint, following activities such as running or walking, and the pain is often caused by two small bones called the sesamoids. The pain and inflammation, called sesamoiditis, can often be cured by rest or medication. These and other treatments are discussed., You've certainly had worse aches pains to worry about. Nagging pain in your big toes seems like something you ought to ignore. I know--it happened to me recently, and I [...]

Weight loss can be aided by eating breakfast every morning and not eating, or eating less, at night. Exercising in the morning rather than the evening can also help because there are fewer excuses not to exercise in the morning than in the evening., WOULDN'T YOU LIKE TO put your weight-loss plan on automatic pilot for a while? If only there were some way you could give up some of the struggle to drop [...]

Heel-to-toe walking, or racewalking, is an ideal exercise for people over 40 seeking to get fit. It strengthens the muscles and improves flexibility and cardiovascular fitness while protecting the knees. The basic race-walking technique is described., HAVE YOU HEARD THE call? Sometime after you hit the Big Four-O, your faithful body starts sending messages. Maybe you tug a sweater off over your head and notice your [...]

Techniques and products are described that are designed to help gardeners work comfortably and safely even with allergies, arthritis, or minor muscle or back problems. The products include face masks, mud gloves and knee pads. Tips are provided for picking weeds and choosing flowers with little pollen., THE GROUND IS BEGINNING TO soften, and you're itching to get out there and work it. Time to trim out the deadwood, pull back the leafy covers from [...]

The key to weight-loss is primarily eating foods that are naturally low in fat and high in fiber, and eating portions of other foods that are not too large. The weight-loss program described requires recording everything eaten for two weeks along with the calories each food contained., SOMETHING DOESN'T ADD UP. YOU'RE eating fat-free pasta and pouring fat-free dressing on your salad. You've switched to the small, low-fat shake at the drive-in. Yet you're steadily [...]

Walking programs around the US enables people to get the healthful benefits of walking in a safe, fun, social atmosphere. The YMCA Walk Reebok, the Leukemia Society of America's Team in Training marathon walks, and the American Volkssport Association's Volksmarches are described., WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN A WALKING class, train for a marathon in some exotic destination or stride with walkers from foreign countries? New walking programs around the [...]

Some experts believe that walking together may enhance a couple's relationship. Walking removes the couple from distractions. Couples may begin to associate the mood boost that commonly occurs through exercise and sunlight exposure with their partners., BEYOND DROPPING POUNDS OR getting fit, walking may work wonders for many couples. Some marriage counselors believe that walking may help soothe a stressed-out relationship through a whole smorgasbord of [...]

Walking can help a person recover from a mild case of intermittent claudication, a peripheral vascular disease that can occur when the arteries in the legs narrow due to fatty deposits. More serious cases may require surgery and drugs., "IT WAS NOTHING FOR ME TO WALK A mile to my office in 12 or 13 minutes," says Louis Harris, the famous pollster. At 70, he also enjoyed playing singles [...]

Suki Munsell founded the Dynamic Walking Institute in 1990 to teach people the biomechanics of walking and to train walking instructors. Three week-long sessions must be completed to become a Dynamic Walking Trainer. The cost of each session and materials is about $1,200., Over the past 10 years, I've had many an enthusiastic walker ask, "How can I get involved? How can I share with others what I've learned myself--that regular walking works [...]

Adding stairclimber workouts after a regular walking routine is established can aid weight loss by providing a more intense cardiovascular workout. Tips on using climbing machines to protect muscles and maximize weight loss are presented., "Hear ye, hear ye! Step right up to see the eighth wonder of the weight-loss world. The marvelous, the magnificient, the one and only Stairway to Weight-Loss Heaven!" Inside the [...]

How would you like to have a personal walking guru? An athletic Yoda, perhaps, whispering 'May the force be with you!' whenever your spirits start to sag or your stride [...]

Experts believe that planning for what one will do to occupy one's time after retirement is best begun during one's 40s or 50s to assure that life will continue to be a vital experience. Advice for identifying and developing strong interests is provided., Don't wait till you're 65 to consider how you'll spend the rest of your life. Use your imagination and creativity today to visualize the possibilities of your future. After all, [...]

THERE'S PROBABLY NO BETTER TIME OF year to walk or hike in the woods than October and November. The temperatures are getting friendlier, and the ground is generally dry and [...]

Almost 100 members of the Prevention Walking Club traveled to Santa Fe, NM, to explore the area's mountains and plains, and to take a whitewater rafting trip on the Rio Grande. The occasion was the Seventh Annual Walker's Rally, held in May 1995., THEY GOT A REAL TASTE OF Mother Nature during grand pine-forest picnics, hearty hikes and spine-chilling rapids. we say rapids? Nearly 100 intrepid Prevention walkers became wily (and wet!) whitewater [...]

The summer's heat can be hard on walkers' skin, energy, eyes and feet. Advice to help walkers better tolerate the heat include drinking plenty of fluids, walking in areas as far away from automobile traffic as possible and wearing acrylic socks that draw sweat away from the feet., As the temperatures rise, do you find yourself feeling lazy, your dedication hazy and the sun driving you crazy? That's because the sun can give walkers a beating on several [...]

People who have a difficult time learning to dance can benefit from strategies such as learning and practicing dance steps without music, moving to music in the dark and counting the rhythm out loud. Additional strategies are described., "My husband has two left feet!" "Can't you hear the music?" "Just feel the rhythm - you can do it!" Social dancing may be on the upswing, but so is [...]

A readership poll of walkers indicates that most of those who responded like to keep their walking regimen simple. Various gadgets, such as hand-weights, were not popular, but 35% did say they walked to music. Most of the walkers were women, and ages ranged from 16 to over 80., If you believe all the pictures you see, you'd think that dedicated walkers are gorgeously outfitted, have special hand weights and perfectly matched partners, and enjoy daily walking routes that [...]

Dieters must be able to manage their everyday lives to avoid barriers to their weight-loss efforts. Strategies include avoiding or controlling everyday cravings, setting goals and priorities, and consistent exercise., Millions of Americans face the weight-loss front today. Some people are just thinking about battling their bulging bellies. Others have lost a few--or maybe many--pounds, but need to do more [...]

Pioneering physicians who have contributed to the popularization of walking as a means to benefit health and well-being include Herman Frankel and Howard J. Dananberg. The contributions of Russell Hoxie amd Laurence Rubenstein are also noted., In the world of walking, pioneers are everywhere. (Did you know the word pioneer comes from an old French word meaning "foot soldier"?) The last 20 years have seen walking [...]

Walking may be the best exercise for diabetics. It is convenient, easy to do and the intensity can be controlled. Exercise helps muscles become more sensitive to insulin, which aids blood-sugar control. Exercise also helps diabetics reduce the risk of coronary heart disease., IF YOU HAVE DIABETES AND YOU'RE A walker, you're a step ahead in combating the effects of your condition. "Exercise helps improve blood-sugar control by making the muscles more sensitive [...]

The Transportation Dept and Federal Highway Administration have released a plan designed to double the percentage of trips made by foot or bicycle and reduce the number of pedestrians and bicyclists killed in traffic accidents. The plan is described., IMAGINE A CITY IN AMERICA WHERE walking and bicycling are as socially acceptable as driving a car. The city has a walker-friendly downtown with shelter for walkers at transit stops, [...]

Innovative items that walkers can buy from mail-order companies include a backpack that reverses to a gym bag, a padded fanny pack, cushioned walking socks, an electronic pedometer and clothing for sun-sensitive people., ONE OF THE REASONS WE love to promote walking for exercise is that you don't need much equipment. You don't need lessons; you don't need a special place to do [...]

Dr Plaut states that all asthma patients can control their asthma and should not settle for less than excellent results. Daily use of a peak flow meter can help asthmatics to detect and treat problems in their early stages., Tom Plaut, M.D., IS A NATIONally recognized expert in the treatment of asthma. His work with thousands of patients has led him to create a very specific treatment program that [...]

Golf is an enjoyable game that also provides participants with exercise, especially if they do not use a golf cart. Golfers can relax, enjoy beautiful scenery and socialize while improving their game. Golfing equipment does not have to be expensive., ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A LITTLE VARIety and fun to spice up your walki program? Consider golf. Back in 1986, we told Prevention Walking Club members that walking on a [...]

Florida has taken steps to develop communities for pedestrians. The steps include building connected walkways, making intersections safe through structures such as medians, making walkways accessible to disabled people and providing adequate lighting., Florida's 12-step program YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE A new address if you want a community that's safe and convenient for walking. With the following 12 steps and some persistence, [...]

A guide to walking shoes is presented. The walking shoes were evaluated on the basis of such qualities as flexibility, shock absorption, overall comfort, arch support and traction. The leading walking shoes were Natural Sport's Eclipse, Reebok's Leader and Avia's 384.

Line dancing, which includes tap, ballroom and country-western steps, is an activity that can improve the physical fitness, emotional health and social well-being of senior women. The activities of several organized groups are described,and tips for finding a class are included., THE LORRETTES, A CHORUS line of 15 women, head for the stage, ready to put on a razzle-dazzle show for the seniors' luncheon group. With black, sequined hats slouched jauntily [...]

Walking with a buddy can provide incentive to continue with the exercise program and add much-needed social support. A human companion is enjoyable, but a dog can also be, as dogs are usually in the mood to go for walks., ALTHOUGH PEOPLE CAN Undertake many exercise programs by themselves, studies have shown that very few of them start or continue unless they have a partner. People need social support. Even [...]

Proper posture should be maintained while walking. People who walk incorrectly can develop chronic problems with knees, the back and neck. Tips on proper body alignment while walking are given., Tune up your whole body with these gentle tips IT'S AS SIMPLE AS PUTTING one foot in front of the other. But to maximize the body benefits of walking--to feel [...]

Sweating cools an overheated body, and physically fit people sweat more readily. Those who exercise in hot weather must avoid dehydration by drinking a lot of water. Heat stroke and other problems can be avoided by taking precautions., AS BALMY SPRING BREEZES give way to foot-sizzling sidewalks, walkers look for ways to stay cool. Some of you may head for the air-conditioned comfort of a mall or to [...]

Walk to work in comfort and style Prevention Magazine Is Dedicated To making the planet more walkable. We believe in the healing power of walking both for you as a [...]

Walking strengthens the back and provides a good overall workout. People who injure their backs should not prolong bed rest, as this leads to a general loss of muscle tone. Tips on how to develop a regimen and when to see a doctor are given., Tips to get you back on your feet fast! Walking helps keep your back healthy by conditioning and toning your whole body. It's an essential part of the healing programs [...]