Walking is Fitness

If you're struggling with gift ideas taking a walk can help. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave unwraps research backing this up.Download the free blueprint for My Year Of Getting StrongerCheck out the Walking Friends Community on PatreonGet the free weekly Walking is Fitness email. It's a three-minute dose of walking inspiration delivered to your inbox every Thursday morningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Walking can have a positive impact on sleep, but that's not the only way to make sleep better. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the other things he's doing to improve his sleep.Download the free blueprint for My Year Of Getting StrongerCheck out the Walking Friends Community on PatreonGet the free weekly Walking is Fitness email. It's a three-minute dose of walking inspiration delivered to your inbox every Thursday morningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The temperature during today's ten-minute walk is 20 degrees (-6 C) with a wind chill of 8 (-13 C). Download the free blueprint for My Year Of Getting StrongerCheck out the Walking Friends Community on PatreonGet the free weekly Walking is Fitness email. It's a three-minute dose of walking inspiration delivered to your inbox every Thursday morningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Creating a a consistent fitness habit is hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about why consistency is such a challenge.Download the free blueprint for My Year Of Getting StrongerCheck out the Walking Friends Community on PatreonGet the free weekly Walking is Fitness email. It's a three-minute dose of walking inspiration delivered to your inbox every Thursday morningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes a walk is about something bigger. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells the story of when that recently happened to him.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon and watch the video of Dave's walk along Baltimore's harborMake 2026 your Year Of Getting Stronger with this free downloadSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Opinions change. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave discusses five opinions he's held about walking that have changed over the years.Download the free blueprint for My Year Of Getting StrongerCheck out the Walking Friends Community on PatreonGet the free weekly Walking is Fitness email. It's a three-minute dose of walking inspiration delivered to your inbox every Thursday morningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Start small. Think long. But, how long? During today's ten-minute walk Dave unpacks this key philosophy of walking as a fitness activity.Download the free blueprint for My Year Of Getting StrongerCheck out the Walking Friends Community on PatreonGet the free weekly Walking is Fitness email. It's a three-minute dose of walking inspiration delivered to your inbox every Thursday morningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You're invited to join Dave in a journey of getting stronger in 2026. During today's ten-minute walk, he explains what he's doing and talks about the Year Of Getting Stronger blueprintDownload the free blueprint for My Year Of Getting StrongerCheck out the Walking Friends Community on PatreonGet the free weekly Walking is Fitness email. It's a three-minute dose of walking inspiration delivered to your inbox every Thursday morningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your decisions and actions today will have an impact on your future self. During today's ten-minute walk Dave talks about how a regret audit is help him make better choices for the future.Sign up for Dave's free weekly emailJoin the Walking Friends Community on PatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Five ways counting steps will complicate your life. That's what Dave discusses from personal experience during today's ten-minute walk.Join the Walking Friends Community on PatreonSign up for Dave's free email that hits your inbox early Thursday mornings. It's a little added motivation to help you keep walking even when it feels like a challenge See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are reasons to add consistent stretching to your walking routine. But, during today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about why he doesn't do this.Join the Walking Friends Community on PatreonSign up for the motivational email Dave sends every Thursday morningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it good to alternate using multiple pairs of walking shoes? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the pros and cons of rotating through shoes for walking.Join the Walking Friends Community on PatreonDownload the free December Walking is Fitness Scavenger Hunt List to add a little fun to your walks this monthSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It is a win, but what if it doesn't feel like it? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave reflects on how he feels about his morning walk.Join the Walking Friends Community on PatreonDownload the free December Walking is Fitness Scavenger Hunt List to add a little fun to your walks this monthSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you're thinking about walking 10,000 steps a day, this episode is for you.Join the Walking Friends Community on PatreonDownload the free December Walking is Fitness Scavenger Hunt ListSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Download the free December Walking is Fitness Scavenger Hunt List. Finding these 32 items can make your walks this month even more fun.Join the Walking Friends Community on PatreonWatch this week's Walking is Fitness YouTube video about how changing nutrition has been much harder for DaveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is walking a "women's thing"? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave responds to a comment about men and walking.Download the free December Walking is Fitness Scavenger Hunt ListJoin the Walking Friends Community on PatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sitting a lot is dangerous according to research. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave responds to someone who asked this question.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Winter can be a challenging time to stay consistent with walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave asks two clarifying questions that could help you keep moving forward as the weather turns colder.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave tells the story of a walk he and Ava took ten years ago that got tense. Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave gets vulnerable during today's ten-minute walk.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Building consistency into your walking habit can be challenging. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the key to building a consistent walking routine.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave turns today's ten-minute walk into a Walk of GratitudeJoin the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do you enjoy listening to while walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how his answer to this question has changed over the years.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how walking can help with weight loss and on-going weight control.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A walking group in California has an interesting focus and appeal. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains how this unique walking club is especially attractive for introverts.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Understanding how you're motivated can be helpful while creating and maintaining your walking habit. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a recent event that changed how he would answer this question about motivation.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How we measure our walking can also determine how we walk. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave ponders reasons why it might be time to reconsider how we measure our walking.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott used to believe that walking is inferior to running. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares Scott's comment and talks about why people feel this way.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Which comes first? Discipline or fitness? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how we can get this backwards.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysDownload My Year Of Getting StrongerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Walking doesn't require a lot of extra expense. But, there are some things that can make walking more fun and efficient. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about his five favorite walking accessories.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A special event 24 years ago today led to some special walking memories. During today's ten-minute walk you'll hear some of these.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A recent post about movement on Instagram recently grabbed Dave's attention. He shares five wise nuggets from a board certified doctor about becoming activity.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever wanted your walk to keep going...to not end? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about several reasons why he sometimes feels this way.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave responds to a comment on YouTube during today's ten-minute walk.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload the free November Walking is Fitness Scavenger Hunt ListSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During a rainy walk, Dave flips the script and talks about the fun part of not walking, but sitting.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott calls walking a "fountain of youth." During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how research indicates walking can help you look younger.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two people walking at the same speed side-by-side might actually be moving at a very different pace from each other. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about "walking math" he's never truly considered before. Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave talks about how his stress has increased lately and how walking is helping this.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A comment from a YouTube viewer is giving Dave a new perspective about walking.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast would likely not exist if Dave made a different decision on November 9, 2018. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the story of that important afternoon.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Has your walking changed since the time change? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about walking in the dark.Get the free November Walking is Fitness Scavenger Hunt ListCheck out the Walking Friends Community on PatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave answers a listener question about walking more.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave talks about a day, recently, when he had to make a decision to challenge his one day step record. Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does your walking ever change? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how walking routines can change with the seasons.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Not everyone finds walking exciting. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares an inspiring comment from someone who finds walking boring.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"What is your pre and post walk routine?" During today's ten-minute walk, Dave answers this question as he takes advantage of a walking opportunityJoin the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Focusing on goals alone is usually not enough to create consistent habits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave unpacks a powerful principle in the book, "Atomic Habits" by James Clear.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get the free November Walking is Fitness Scavenger Hunt ListTake the brief 11 question walking surveyCheck out the Walking Friends Community on PatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do all your steps count towards the research backed health benefits of walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave answers this question from a listener.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you like daydreaming, take a walk. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how daydreaming while walking has significantly impacted his life.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of Walking is FitnessDownload your FREE fitness chain tracker that can help you create a walking habit that lastsCheck out Walking is Fitness on YouTubeGet Dave's weekly email that is sent out on ThursdaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.