Why did 10,000 steps become the global standard for health? Was it ever based on science? Not exactly—and here’s the step count we should actually be aiming for.

It may be the mark of the beast, but for those who are trying to get fit, “6-6-6” is also a subtle shortcut to beast mode. The viral 6-6-6 walking challenge is a flexible daily fitness routine that ...

Because walking is an aerobic exercise, many think of its health benefits as being cardiovascular alone. While that's certainly one of the top advantages of walking, the exercise offers a host of ...

Walking has been embraced as an affordable, accessible and effective form of exercise that everyone can benefit from. You likely only think of moving forward when heading out for a walk, but what if I ...

The health benefits of a daily walk are well established; a constitutional walk reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers blood pressure and LDL (the “bad” cholesterol), reduces stress, boosts ...

Walking is having a main character moment, and we're here for it. Between so-called "hot girl walks", Nordic walking, cosy cardio, and the 12-3-30 treadmill workout, a slow, steady pace is very in.

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to join the 30-day challenge and receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox. An avid walker and Start TODAY member, TODAY's Al Roker ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Cardiovascular exercise is ...

W alking has a whole bunch of benefits like improving cardiovascular health, mood, and sleep—but exactly how many miles do you need to walk per day to get these perks? You might have heard that 10,000 ...

How does walking build muscle? While walking builds some muscle, it isn't the big, bulky muscle mass that comes from spending a lot of time in the gym. Rather, walking creates a leaner muscle tone ...