Topic: dog walking

Want to Get in Shape? Forget a Coach, Get a Dog!

Want to Get in Shape? Forget a Coach, Get a Dog!

In honor of National Take Your Dog to Work Day, we want to celebrate our four-legged friends for all they do for our health.

Did you know that dog owners have serious health advantages? For one, 61 percent of them walk their pooches regularly. These folks are not only much more likely to meet the recommended physical-activity guidelines of at least 150 minutes a week, but they are also more likely to run with their dogs — adding more intense fitness for man and his best friend. More »