Interval walks, BPM playlists, postural awareness, and strength training are tactics that can help you walk a faster mile.

A few months ago, I walked to the Frick Museum in New York City with a faster-than-me runner friend. On our way, she said, “Slow down. I’m trying to keep up with you!” I was embarrassed, but also ...

It might feel like a walk in the park, but trainers say you can turn your stroll into a super-effective workout. Here's how. Reviewed by Dietitian Mandy Enright, M.S., RDN, RYT Walking is a low-impact ...

I recently learned, though, that this was a mistake, and possibly the reason my training had stalled. I wasn’t getting faster and didn’t feel fitter. All of my running efforts—4:00-minute runs at 5.0 ...

In recent years, walking has become a topic of great interest for health researchers worldwide. From the number of steps we should take per day (7,000 is the new gold standard, FYI) to the pace at ...

Jenessa Connor is a writer with experience writing health, fitness, and nutrition topics for publications, websites, companies, and experts in wellness spaces. We’re all trying to get our steps in—but ...