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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Adding walking to your day is a great way to get in more exercise. This low-impact activity has been linked with a slew of health benefits while being easy on your joints. But having personal goals in ...

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 ...