Driving might be the American way of life, but it’s a way of life that’s simply not good for your health nor the environment.  The more we drive, the less we walk and the more difficult it becomes to get the recommended 10,000 steps a day to maintain wellness.
In fact, according to Lawrence Frank of the University of British Columbia, “Every additional 30 minutes spent in a car each day translates into a 3 percent greater chance of being obese,” he said.
Unfortunately, many American cities are not made for walking. As David Goldberg of Smart Growth America (a coalition of …read more

According to the random number selector, the winners of the Win a ChiWalking or ChiRunning Book and DVD giveaway are…

 
Jim
who has won the ChiWalking DVD and Book
 
 
 
and
                                                                                                                                                           
   Suganthi
who has won the ChiRunning DVD and Book
 
Congratulations Jim and Suganthi. You should be receiving an email shortly with directions on how and where to provide your mailing address.
As for the rest of us, we can discover more about the ChiWalking and ChiRunning programs by checking out these two trailers – ChiWalking and ChiRunning – and the website for more information and resources.
 
And don’t forget, ‘every day is …read more

Here’s another gadget for fitness geeks.
The Life Fitness Premium Digital Pedometer is easy to use and has the following features…

Display readings include steps, aerobic steps, calories and distance

Dual acceleration sensor enables use even when sitting in a pocket or purse

Security strap attaches to clothing

A seven day history enables you to review an entire week of exercise

Automatic energy saver to extend battery life

It’s just the thing to make sure you’re hitting the recommended  10,000 steps a day mark.
Want it?
Then leave a comment by20th Dec and tell us how many steps you think you do every day. Then if you win the …read more

Are you a walker or a runner?
Me, I’m a walker.
Whenever the weather’s good, I head for the beach, the park, or the forest to walk for an hour or two. I have no technique – I simply put one foot in front of the other. I thought that’s all I needed to do to get fit and healthy.
But having spent a little time reading up about ChiWalking, I’m starting to change my mind. Walking should be much more than simply one foot in front of the other.
ChiWalking is a unique program that utilizes the principles and orientation as Yoga, Pilates, …read more

Walking without a pedometer may be getting you nowhere…
Image details: Group of woman walking served by picapp.com
Sure, you talk the talk…but do you walk the walk?
If you’re walking without a pedometer, probably not.
See, most people aren’t all that good at monitoring their own progress. They tend to overestimate the amount of effort (or in the case of walking, the amount of steps) they’ve accumulated. It’s human nature – we like to think we’re better than we are – or at least more ambitious.
However…
According to a study by the University of Michigan, wearing a pedometer (a small computer worn on your …read more

Location, Location, Location. The catch cry of real estate agents throughout the world. Turns out it’s also an important variable when it comes to your health. Check out Cranky Fitness’s post ‘Does You Hometown have ‘Issues’?’ to find out more.
X-rays as Art? Apparently so. You can find out more about contemporary X-Ray photography artists over at Cultcase. They highlight five artists that convert X-rays into Art.
By the way, did you know that May is National Bike Month? To help you get into the biking groove, Fitness for Mommies explains how to Go from ‘rookie cyclist’ to ‘respected newbie’ with these …read more