What if the secret to walking consistency isn’t motivation — but measurement? Discover how tracking transformed my 11,285-mile Virtual Walk into a lifelong habit you can start today.

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? In Podcast Ep. 32, I share 3 powerful walking hacks—meeting anxiety, gratitude walks, and sensory focus—that can help you walk your way to calm and confidence right now.

Discover how to combine walking and strength training in just 32 minutes! In Podcast Ep. 31, Frank Ring reveals the Core Four bodyweight moves that transform an ordinary walk into a total-body workout.

Feeling Off Track After Summer? Vacations, BBQs, late-night indulgences—it happens to all of us. But if you’ve noticed your health routine slipping, here’s the good news: you don’t need a gym membership, fancy equipment, or extreme workouts to reset.

What if just 15 minutes of brisk walking a day could lower your risk of early death and add years to your life? 🚶‍♂️ In Episode 29 of the Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast, Frank Ring breaks down new Vanderbilt research, explains why brisk pace matters more than time, and shares practical strategies—from arm swing and metronome methods to nutrition and mindset—to help you unlock your healthiest future.

What if just 30 minutes of walking a day could transform your health—boosting your heart, strengthening your legs, burning fat, and keeping you motivated? That’s exactly what the Japanese 3×3 Walking Method delivers.

Think 10,000 steps is the magic number? New research says 7,000 may be all you need for a longer, healthier life. Here’s why.

Learn why we quit good habits and how to rewire your brain for lasting motivation. In this episode, Frank Ring interviews Loretta Breuning, author of Habits of a Happy Brain, about how dopamine, serotonin, and other chemicals shape your behavior—and how walking helps retrain your brain.

In this episode, Frank Ring reveals how to push through life’s messiest moments and stay consistent with your walking habit—even when motivation disappears, time runs out, and energy fades. Discover the science of why walking resets your brain, the power of tracking progress, and a weekly challenge that will reconnect you with your purpose—one mindful step at a time.

When my PSA test came back elevated, I told myself it was stress. But deep down, I was afraid. In this episode, I share how early detection, walking, and mindset helped me face prostate cancer—and why every man over 40 needs to get tested now.

Want to burn more fat without spending hours at the gym? In this episode, host Frank S. Ring breaks down the science of NEAT—Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis—and how everyday movements like walking, cleaning, fidgeting, and standing can help you lose weight, manage blood sugar, and increase your metabolism

What if the most effective fitness routine wasn’t a grueling workout, a pricey gym membership, or a complicated training plan—but something as simple and natural as walking?

Starting a walking habit may seem small, but the benefits ripple out in powerful ways—for your body, mind, and overall well-being. In this post, you'll discover why starting matters, what happens inside your body during just a 10-minute walk, and how you can create a walking habit that truly sticks.

In episode 20 of the Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast, I discuss walking and its positive effect on blood circulation in the legs. Part 1: Walking’s positive impact on circulation, Part 2: Increased Blood Flow and the Effects on the Veins, and Part 3: Walking and Adaptive Remodeling of the Leg Veins.

My guest, Diane Lang is a therapist, educator, life coach, and the author of Mindfully Happy. We talked about how walking aids us in pursuing happiness and holistic health.

It was a pleasure interviewing Fitz Koehler @fitzness ! If you or someone you know has cancer, I highly recommend My Noisy Cancer Comeback available at Amazon.

 It’s inspiring! As you’ll hear in the podcast, Fitz had an aggressive form of breast cancer. While the Chemo treatments were brutal and…

In episode 17 of the Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast, I discuss Walking and Working: How to Add More Steps to Your Workday with Urmi Hossain. We discuss walking and her routine to walk 10,000 steps daily and her book, Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle.

“While being in AFIB too long can trigger another arrhythmia that is deadly BUT extremely rare we always remind each other that no one dies from AFIB, but the co-morbidities that probably led you to AFIB are going to come along and kill you. AFIB is your warning sign!” -Big Northern Bear -Big Northern Bear

Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast #15: 75 Things to Do While Walking.Walking is not like other forms of exercise. When you walk there are so many other things you can do at the same time. If you run, can you talk on the phone to family and friends? I couldn’t. If you are huffing and puffing in a 45 min boot camp session, can you dictate your best ideas into your Notes app? I couldn’t. Can you even think clear enough to come up with that breakthrough idea? Not me!

Have you ever been injured exercising? I sure have, and if you know my story, then you know how I severely injured my back from years of running. But there’s more to it than just that. Two things I never did as a runner were, warming up before running and stretching afterwards. These were TWO HUGE COSTLY MISTAKES! Read more…

By walking, you can enhance your productivity and efficiency: Time management is a critical skill in today's fast-paced world. It enables you to allocate time effectively to various tasks and responsibilities, thereby improving productivity.

Today's episode celebrates my mother and the 10 Life Lessons I learned from her. The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. -Bruce Lee

Self-care refers to a set of deliberate and proactive activities and practices that you engage in to promote your physical, mental, and emotional well-being

The proper walking form is vital to your health and fitness. You'll walk with less effort, breathe more deeply to take more oxygen into your respiratory system and reduce your risk of injury.

Habits and routines are both ingrained patterns of behavior that we adopt in our daily lives, yet they differ in their underlying nature and formation. Habits and Routines are the Keys to Your Fitness Success.

Developing accountability will get you off the couch and out the door and on your way to your best body, health, fitness, and life. Learn 10 Ways to Hold Yourself Accountable to Get and Stay Fit.

Do you find it difficult to stick to your fitness goals? Are you constantly searching for motivation to stay active?

Well, you're not alone. Many of us struggle with holding ourselves accountable to our fitness routines. But what if there was a simple and effective way to change that?

5 Benefits of Setting Goals. Get ready to set a long-term goal to keep you fired up and walking for years to come, and a short-term goal that you can accomplish quickly. We all need wins every day and having short term goals gets you more wins. Winning is contagious, the more you win, the more you are inspired to win more.

When you know your life's purpose, it becomes easier to focus on where you are going, what matters the most in your life, and what decisions are aligned with your goals. Knowing why it’s important for you to begin a program to get in shape and stay in shape makes you committed and passionate about reaching your goals.  Having a purpose will help you find and commit to your true passion.

Delve into the remarkable world of daily walks and unveil all the incredible benefits that await you! Join me as we explore the 13 key advantages of incorporating a daily walk into your routine. Prepare to witness a positive transformation in your health, energy levels, and overall happiness! Learn five advantages of maintaining consistency when walking and in your everyday activities.