Walking Distance http://www.walkingdistance.net Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:24:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Top 10 Trends in Walking this Decade http://www.walkingdistance.net/?p=3 http://www.walkingdistance.net/?p=3#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:22:44 +0000 walker http://www.walkingdistance.net/?p=3 What’s new in walking since we hit the new millenium? Wendy Bumgardner, editor of the Walking section at about.com, has pulled together a list of the Top 10  Walking Trends of the Decade.

My personal favorite: #8, Research Supports Walking for Health and Fitness. A recent study from Duke University shows that walking briskly 12 miles per week or roughly 125 – 200 minutes per week provides health benefits and decreased the risk of cardiovascular disease.

]]> http://www.walkingdistance.net/?feed=rss2&p=3 7 Best Walking Shoes of 2009 (Fitness Magazine) http://www.walkingdistance.net/?p=10 http://www.walkingdistance.net/?p=10#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:09:41 +0000 walker http://www.walkingdistance.net/?p=10 Good footwear is essential for walking whether its on the trails, indoors, or on pavement.  If you’re wanting to start a walking program  and not sure which shoe works best for walking, Fitness Magazine has put out its 2009 Sneaker Guide to The Best Walking Shoes. The winners are:

Best Road Walking Shoe: Asics GEL-Fluent LV

This flowery, well-cushioned shoe adds a spring to your step. Plus, its supportive heel and flexible outsole point your foot in the right direction as you stride, helping to prevent injury. (US$85 at http://www.asics.com)

Best Trail Walking Shoe: Keen Genoa Peak

This hiker has a roomy toe box, giving you extra space to stabilize on uneven trails, and an upper made of both durable leather and breathable mesh to prevent overheating. (US$100 at keenfootwear.com)

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