It turns out that one of your favorite schoolyard games doubles as one of the best cardio workouts. A jump rope weighs next to nothing and can fit in your pocket, and when you start using it, you can burn approximately the same number of calories you would when running an 8-minute mile. It is…
My nephew, Christopher, is one half of a fraternal twin set. He was born two minutes and thirty seconds prior to his sister. Other than their genders, the other difference between the two siblings is that Christopher was born with Cerebral Palsy. Although the disease has impacted him having the proper use of his legs,…
I was going to skip my daily swim the other morning. I had already walked three miles with a friend and taken my dog to the park for his exercise. I was really tired, my back was sore, I had a column to write and lots to do around the house. But I knew from…
After a long day at work, it can be hard to follow widely-known health advice and get off the train a stop early to walk home. But a new London Underground Tube map could make leaving your train seat a little easier, by showing the amount of calories you can burn by walking between stops….
Walking briskly at two miles per hour, exercising away 845 calories a week and limiting alcohol to two drinks a night can halve the risk of heart failure scientists have found. Adults who walked briskly, were moderately active in their leisure time, drank moderately, did not smoke and avoided obesity were far less likely to…
Vienna is a case study and part of Harvard University’s Transforming Urban Transportation project. Ralph Buehler, Associate Professor in Urban Affairs & Planning and a Faculty Fellow with the Metropolitan Institute at Virginia Tech’s Alexandria Center, has visited the city. An interview by Andrea Weninger, Walk21 Program Director. What was your first impression of Vienna? The initial…
The Every Body Walk! Collaborative and America Walks host the 2nd National Walking Summit in Washington, D.C. on October 28-30, 2015. The Summit is the only national meeting that brings together the multiple supporters, allies, and disciplines working to increase walking and making our communities safer, attractive and accessible for walking. The exciting two and a half…
If you spent your whole weekend on the couch, waking up for a Monday morning workout might be extra tough. But the start of the week is actually a great time to recommit to staying fit. (No offense, New Year’s resolutions.) Research shows that people think about and act on healthy activities more on Mondays…
“Right now the front of your brain is firing signals about what you’re reading and how much of it you soak up has a lot to do with whether there is a proper balance of neurochemicals and growth factors to bind neurons together. Exercise has a documented, dramatic effect on these essential ingredients. It sets…
The NYC Century Bike Tour is just a month away. Register now, before prices go up on August 18th. This is your chance to experience the best of New York City from the saddle of your bike. Enjoy breathtaking vistas and miles of bike lanes from the Rockaways to Riverdale. What are you waiting for?…