30 Health Benefits of Taking a Long Walk
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- 30 Health Benefits of taking a Long Walk
A great indicator of your state of health is how long you can walk.
Are you in good health because you walk faster and longer, or do you walk faster and longer because you are in good health? Listed below are the 30 Health Benefits of Taking a Long Walk.
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Hi, I'm Frank from the Walking for Health and Fitness Website - here are 30 Health Benefits of a Long Walk.
I began walking as a way to overcome a back injury and while walking to get back into shape so I could run again, I fell in love with walking. I enjoy the sensation of my arms and legs moving in a cross-patterned movement. When I'm in the groove, I slip into a meditative state that is calming and puts me in a great frame of mind. I use walking to stay fit, manage my weight, and increase my longevity. Enjoy these 30 Health Benefits of Taking a Long Walk.
30 Health Benefits of Taking a Long Walk:
Introduction by Frank S. Ring
1:53 Vitamin D
2:27 Open capillaries to increase blood flow to legs
3:10 Increase heart fitness
3:27 Increase lung fitness
4:27 Reduce risk of heart disease
4:57 Get in a total body workout by performing bodyweight exercises
6:56 Stress reduction
8:55 Improved management of hypertension (high blood pressure)
9:25 Lower high cholesterol levels
9:54 Walking Supports Your Joints
10:23 Walking strengthens muscles
10:50 Lessen muscular pain or stiffness
11:49 Helps manage diabetes
12:10 Build stronger bones in the legs and spine
13:00 Helps relieve back pain
14:04 Improve your balance
14:21 Flush waste from tired muscles
14:29 Walking Leads to Weight Loss
18:16 Walking Helps burn fat as fuel
18:25 Burn more calories even after you have completed your walk (caloric afterburn)
19:40 Boost your confidence and impress your friends
20:30 Improve your mindset
21:00 Enjoy the meditative benefits of a longer walk
21:35 Reduce anxiety
22:40 More time to let your creativity shine through
24:02 More photo opportunities
25:05 Increase your educational opportunities
25:57 Spend more time with loved ones
26:17 The mid-walk turnaround
27:40 Walking and Longevity: Live longer
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I'm a 63 year old woman I've been walking 15000 steps a day I've lost 38lbs in 14 weeks I feel great and its great for your mental health good luck everyone
Hello Dawnshaw, your story is awesome. As the subtitle to my Walking for Health and Fitness book reads, Walking is the Easiest Way to Get in Shape and Stay in Shape! You are the ultimate example of that.
Walk on, Frank
Awesome just found this video after a fully ruptured patella tendon.
It's been about 6 months after with physio. Was wondering how I could get back into some cardio that obviously would have to be low impact and low and behold I stumbled upon your page.
I find it remarkable how overlooked walking is. Thank you x 3 for this video good sir.
@@dawnshaw3287 You’re an inspiration, I’m just starting out at this 👍🏻
I walk 25000 steps daily since the start of the year, along with no alcohol and meat I feel my best in life!
Hello @kestonrichards4852 Thank you for sharing your experience! It's inspiring to hear about your commitment to a healthy lifestyle through regular walking and dietary choices. Your dedication to walking 25,000 steps daily, combined with abstaining from alcohol and meat, demonstrates a commendable focus on personal well-being. Keep up the great work, and continue enjoying the benefits of your healthy habits! 💪🚶♂️
I am off my medication for mental illness. I feel so much better now as I have lost much weight and been walking much more the past few years. Walking has been a life saver for me. 😊
Hello Rob, thanks for watching. I'm happy to hear that walking has improved your mental state and I appreciate you sharing this. Wishing you continued good health. Walk on, Frank
Walking 🚶♀️ has drastically improved my mental state and mood also.
My mom dragged me on walks day and night since I was tiny for her mental health she still walks super fast an hour a day at nearly 80!
I am 83 years old and I walk for a minimum of 1 hour a day, some times up to 3 hours a day. I am what is known as a super ager. I am very fit and am never ill, I do not take any medication of any sort, so yes walking does work and it is what we are made for.
Hello @barryherbaut286, I love the term super ager! One of my inspirations for fitness was my uncles father. Mr. O walked everywhere all the time (this was in the 70's). When I got my drivers license in 1980 I would stop for him and offer a ride to the top of a very long hill. His reply was always the same, "no, I have to get my walk in." He walked 4-6 miles a day even when he was in his early 90's (he lived to be 96). When I needed to get my back healthy after my injury, he came to mind during those early walks. By walking I got stronger physically and felt better emotionally. He was on to something all those years ago. Thanks for sharing your story. Walk on, Frank
I've been walking my entire life, up to 2 hours EVERY day. I'm now 43, and I've had the same weight for the past 25 years (62-64 kilos for 1m82),with no diet or any kind of caloric restrictions whatsoever. TRUST ME, walking cures everything
Hello Kamdav1892, You've perfectly summed up the benefits of walking! Can I use your comment on my website? Walk on, Frank
@@WalkingforHealthandFitness sure, I don't see why not 🙂
If you don't mind me asking, are you a man or a woman? How old are you? How do you manage to find time to walk? 😅
@@tanial8171 hi! I'm a 43 y.o man. I usually walk to and from my workplace, 30min each (so, one hour). During lunch, I don't sit to eat, I either go for a walk downtown or sometimes in a park nearby. And if the weather's fine, I walk around my neighborhood in the evening for 30min. I never take the car if I have to go someplace I must be less than 2 or 3 kilometers. Hope my answer satisfies you. (you'll excuse me for my mistakes, I'm French)
I can believe it. I'm 42 and I walk about 20 to 25 miles a week. Several years back, I used to walk 2 miles to work everyday and I was healthier than coworkers who were 10 and 15 years younger than me. And what's crazy about it is, that I ate fast food for lunch 80% of the time. I rarely got sick, and if I did, I'd be over it in a day or 2 and I had more energy than a lot of coworkers who relied on energy drinks.
My bp was very high today.170/95.I went for a one hour walk.6800 steps up and down hills.When I got home and relaxed my bp was 142/78.I’ll be walking everyday if I can.Cheers
Hello JB, so happy to hear that walking is helping with your blood pressure. It is truly like medicine without the costs or side effects. Keep going, set a goal, develop a "Get Out the Door" routine and walking will become second nature. This link will give you access to my Walking Checklist and Walking Inspiration Newsletter: tinyurl.com/walkingmanfrankonyoutube
Walk on, Frank
Instant medicine-see there!!! Keep it up!
Walking is Great I have now made it a part of my daily routine.2hrs walk daily
Love walking early morning and dawn. Makes me feel good and I am 67 yrs old now. Tks
Hello CutieCheska! I love this comment because you are the greatest example of why walking is so beneficial! Walk on, Frank
If I feel uneasy I walk until my body feels good again.
Hello CutieCheska, I feel the same way. Walking takes me out of my ruts and gets me back on track. The physical benefits of walking are awesome. But the mood boost I get from walking and the increased endorphins flowing through my brain is what gets me out the door day after day. Walk on, Frank
Two years ago I walked 1200 miles up the U.K. to celebrate being 70. I enjoyed every minute of it. Last year it was 500 miles across the North of Spain. This year it will be 300 miles up Wales. Walking is not only great for physical health, it also builds mental resilience
Hello John, thanks for your inspiring comment. Your walking adventures are a great motivator. While I haven't been able to put in that many miles I did a long distance "virtual" walk around the United States. Check out my blog post about it here: My Virtual Walk Around the United States:
www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com/blog/my-virtual-walk-around-the-united-states ...Walk on, Frank
@@WalkingforHealthandFitness wow that’s some walk, well done
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Well done , inspiring 🕺
Mental resilience is probably the most important trait anyone can develop.
I’ve been walking everyday for just over a week (about 6-8000 steps a day at a moderate pace)
It’s changed my life.
Hello @YoAuntyMihkoh --- great to hear about the positive effect walking has on your life. After my back injury, walking changed mine for the better (much better) and I love my walking time. Walk on, Frank
Those of us who exercise for our health are not doing it to add time to our lives, it is to add quality to our lives. I'm not concerned about the length of my life as God is in control of that. I just want to be the one pushing the wheelchair, not sitting in it.
Hello Nala, well said! Quality of life is way I began walking after my back injury. It changed my life for the better gave me the purpose to help others. Walk on, Frank
Thank you for speaking for me.
Amen well said!
Good day. I am Engr Heracleo R. Rabe from the Philippines. I had been walking and jogging for more than 30 years. A daily 2 hours 7 days a week. I am now 70 years old. I have no medical maintenance. I only take 1 vitamin a day as supplement. I love to hear your sharing on the benefits of long walk.. All you said are true. I experienced it myself. For me I spent my two hours of walking/jogging in prayers and meditations. I plan and hope to continue this exercise for many years to come. Thank you so much for your efforts. . You make me happy and confident. Go's bless us all.
Hello HeracleoRabe. Thank you for watching, commenting, and sharing a great story about your health and fitness routine. I love walking for the mindset benefits and you show us all that walking combined with prayer and meditation leads to a healthy life. Keep on walking and I'm wishing you many more years of health and fitness. Walk on, Frank.
amazing.😃👍 may you live a long, healthy and happy life.❤
Stay off the rice
I am 75 years old in relatively good health.
I use to walk on my treadmill (with incline) 35 minutes everyday.
Last year I began walking 70 minutes every other day.
I’m not sure with the metabolic rationale is…
..I was losing fat weight much faster vs the everyday 35 minutes.
On the days that I don’t 70 minute treadmill…
I lift weights including heavy lg press.
Impressive! Great job!
Hello @wmjohns881 walking for longer periods of time will force your body to tap into your stored fat for energy. Your 70 minute walks did that. Walk on, Frank
As your mileage increases, your bodies efficiency to the activity improves which lowers the calories per mile. No number given for calories is constant. IMO, a big benefit of a long walk is burning out available glucose so that ketones can grow and be used.
Hello @Travlinmo , thanks for watching and commenting. Walk on, Frank
I walked 10 thousand step every day. I suffered heart attack .i was bypassed on feb.2014.after that i attend theraphy session for one month.the doctor said you must walk 10 thousand step every day.up to now every morning I walked with some cardio exercise i learn from the therapy.(5 vain clogged in my heart) thanks for sharing this information.god blessed.
Hello Vic, God bless you! I'm sorry to hear of your medical trouble but happy to you're doing well and walking everyday. Walking has so many benefits it should be a doctor's first prescription to every patient. You had a wise doctor. Walk on, Frank
Tell us.... How did you get to that stage, that unhealthy?
I'm so glad that you have been blessed with more time and encouraged to healthy exercise. May you be blessed with many years. God has a purpose for you.🚶♂️➡️Keep walking!
I live in an apartment and I got a dog four months ago. So I have to walk him for him to potty. We walk an hour before I go to work and two hours in the evening….EVERYDAY! High blood pressure runs in my family and every year I had an annual it was slowly creeping up. Well I had it checked and within those four months my top number has decreased by 20. I didn’t know why until i watched this video. I love reading the comments on what walking daily has done for you all. I will definitely continue this even when we get a house. Thanks again! Im very thankful to have learned this!
Hello @arnydoll ... your comment says it all about the physical effects of walking. Lowering your blood pressure by walking everyday. Some people resort to taking prescribed meds to accomplish the same thing. You've done it naturally and with a pleasure of having your dog with you as company. I bet the dog has a little to do with your lower numbers! Walk on, Frank
Walking with a buddy (dog) is healthy and heartwarming!
I am hooked on walking.
Hello @rickynorris1694, Awesome! Thanks for watching and ... walk on! Frank
Watching this video on my 1.67 mile walk around the store 🏬 at Wegmans on my lunch 🥗 break.
Hello Praveen! Thanks for watching. Walk on, Frank
it helps with BOWEL MOVEMENT.. !!!!!!
I drink coffee while taking
1 HOUR WALK.. it. literally
helps ALOT..but, make sure
you walk near places that
have PUBLIC WASHROOMS😅
Hello Cheng, thanks for watching. You've stumbled upon another benefit of walking. Walking and coffee are better than Ex-Lax. Walk on, Frank
Yes you never want a fart walk turning into a poop run
I walk daily, since the age I started school untill now, 70 years old, still walking every single day but longer than before because i retired 2 years ago and have plenty of time to walk. Not to say when traveling to Europe i have to walk from dawn to dusk across town, all day i should say. And walking is always a pleasure i cannever miss. No prescriptions, no doctor visits needed till now.
Hello Marynguyen, I'm glad to hear that walking is your prescription for good health. I got into walking because of a back injury (herniated disc). I've been pain free for the past several years and enjoy walking as much now as when I first got into it! Walk on, Frank
@@WalkingforHealthandFitness thank you Frank. Walking is very beneficial for human body. It's very addictive if we form a habit doing that daily. But a good thing is it's Free.
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Thank you. I find that walking briskly makes My thinking much clearer and My overall health much better.
Hello Joelkoonce, I agree 100%. My mindset is much clearer during my walks. The ideas flow and I'm alway happier after a walk. Walk on, Frank
I work out 💪🏾 at the gym once a week and walk daily either inside or in my house 🏡. I workout all together combined 6.5 out of 7 days a week.
Hello PraveenSriram, thanks for watching. Keep up the workout routine and walk on, Frank.
I walk on trademill an hour 6 days a week for almost 3 months. Yes, I look better. I used to eat lesser and lesser and still put on weight. Now I can maintain my weight and looking forward to loose some weight.
I walk everyday as a mail carrier for the last 2 years and my health has never been better and my calves are massive
Hello @nateguerra319, walking and getting paid to do it... what a great combo. I'll happy to hear that your health is excellent. Walk on, Frank
I agree. If I only could take a long walk like I use to, it would be a happy day!
Hello Jo, thank for the watching my video. I hope you have fond memories of your past long walks. Walk on, Frank
Great tips to go with as I am a daily Walker for the past 15 years thanks
Hello Maurice, that's for the positive comment. Congratulation on 15 years of walking! Walk on, Frank
Walking 35 feet from my kitchen to my bedroom to my kitchen is a long walk for me after six MAJOR strokes and having to learn to WALK AGAIN five times!!! I walk from the parking lot to the supermarket (no "capper tag thank you) and walk thru the store pushing a cart. I'm seventy, and can't lift but 20 pounds TOTAL shoulder high on a good day. I'm SUPPOSED to have "home healthcare" and "maid service" but I've never gotten them. I can "two-finger" type for about ten minutes before my hands shake too bad, but I cook, clean, wash dishes, wash my clothes, wash myself, change my bed, live alone and safely drive (had to take a driving test). Many 25 year-olds can't do those things today. It takes me 30 minutes+ to go thru the supermarket and I'm exhausted-and it's NOT a big store. I'm honestly AFRAID to walk outside by myself. What if I can't get back to my car??? I'm single, live alone, can't find "human walker" services...
Hello Ricky, I'm sorry to hear about your health challenges but I'm inspired by how you are overcoming them to lead an independent life. Walking on a local high school track may be a good solution to your fears about walking alone. They are usually used by the general public during no school hours, so I you will have people around you. My local track gets busy at around 5pm most evenings, and since the track has lights, many people are running, walking, and doing general workouts up until the lights go out at 9pm. Just continue walking! Also, Do you have a shopping mall near you? Mall walking is a great way to be around other people and still get in a workout. I wrote this article some time ago. I hope it encourages you:
Mall Walking for Fitness and Health
www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com/blog/mall-walking-for-fitness-and-health
Walk on, Frank
Hattsoff
You are doing great.
I love walking - atopped running and started walking - go with club at weekend and in the week on my own. Helps my bipolar
Hello EllenTatam, thats for watching and talking time to comment. Happy to hear walking is helping you! Walk on, Frank
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the multitude of benefits associated with long walks, ranging from physical health improvements to mental well-being enhancements. The speaker's gratitude is palpable as they share their personal experiences and invite others to join their community, fostering a sense of encouragement and support for viewers to embark on their own walking journeys.
Hello @HealthHacksDaily01, thank you for your kind words about my video. I appreciate you taking the time to leave such a wonderful comment! Walk on, Frank
Another excellent video. Very well presented! My favorite long walk starts at the Duck pond in Ridgewood, NJ and goes south to the Saddle Brook border and back 12.5 miles total. It's on a walking/bike path. NO CARS! It's mostly shaded except for a section at the southern end. At the northern end, about a 1/2 mile off the trail is a Starbucks. It's my go to when I do this walk.
Thank you Justin! Walk on, Frank
It definitely helped my eyes to improve vision, as I try to look at far distant objects during my walks..
Hello Gurpreet, thanks for that comment. I find that getting outdoors and exercising is a great way to relieve the eyestrain associated with too much computer time. Walk on, Frank
Very good point! I do cross stitch as well as walking. You're right. As we do things that take close vision, we need to see things far away as well. Walking helps soooo many aspects of our lives!
I walk 20.000 steps plus a day that just at work whilst carrying upto 50kg then go out at the weekends and walk for 3 hours 21.000 plus also on intermittent fasting
Hello David, those are impressive walking numbers! I'm curious as to your diet. With all the walking and burning so many calories, how do you maintain your weight? Do you have any nutritional tips? Walk on, Frank
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Hi . With me wanting weight loss and doing intermittent fasting I'm loosing around a pound to two pound most days I eat lots of salad veggies as well as cooked vegetables plus plenty of protein eggs and meat but omad only.
But today though to fri im on 3 day fast water only
Thanks for the video. I found it very detailed and useful. I believe you could add one more benefit: research shows that walking in a forest for 20 minutes boosts the immune system.
Hello Patrick, thanks for watching and for your suggestion... yes, walking in the woods is a great immune system boost. I'll be sure to include this in future videos. Walk on, Frank
I’ll drive 30 minutes to get to the forest to walk. Walking sidewalks etc has no appeal to me. I’m a double lung transplant patient and feel it’s better to walk among trees vs pollution. The trees clean the air.
I weighed 130kg, blood pressure range 140/90 mmHg, fasting blood sugar about 6.0 mmoL. My doctor advised me to start medications which I refused because all I care about at that time was my kidney health. So I had the urge to do walking since I'm heavy and couldn't do jogging and going to a gym is such a fussy activities. Had been long walking for over a year now, only stop when its raining season but I adjusted my schedule since raining always come in the evening so I walk in the morning instead. As a result, current blood pressure range 120/60 mmHg, fasting blood sugar around 4.0 mmoL and I lost over 60kg in a year! Keep moving everyone! No other medicines are better than a healthy lifestyle!
P/S : Of course long walking must be paired with healthy diets. Overall I just practicing calorie deficits eating style. I usually do intermittent fasting once or twice a week. Reduced intakes of junks food especially those that are high in sugar. I started to eat only REAL foods & sometimes nibbling on unhealthy snacks when I craved for ones otherwise fruits would be my first choice!
Hello @theassassin8057, I have a smile on my face reading how you took charge of your health and fitness!!! Fantastic and well done! I love that you used walking to help you lose weight and get your vital numbers into better range. But more important is that you changed your diet, reduced calories, ate healthy "real" foods. Also, this is vital and often overlooks, you did satisfy your cravings for the "less than healthy snacks. Those snacks do taste so good and ultimately we do need to enjoy life, and a really tasty "unhealthy" snack does the trick. I crave a good bowl (or two) of ice cream on the weekends. Thanks for watching my video and sharing your story... it's inspiring and I hope others see what is possible with walking and diet change. Walk on, Frank
One could argue (and I do) that walking is the single best thing you can do for your health. It is because it has such a low barrier to entry and not quitting (jogging could probably be better, but much more difficult to stay with). Also, I believe walking can have benefits even if under an hour. If you only can do shorter walks, I think you still are benefiting greatly because you are adding a positive habit to your life. This can eventually have the effect of making you think of other life "hacks" (e.g. start saving money, eat heatlhier). I also agree with the body weight thing... I plan many of my "favorite walks" around where I can find pull up bars, stairs, and other exercise challenges.
Hello @BK-gh9us Yes I agree 100% and I will state that for me, walking is much better than jogging (running) as I was hurt so often when I ran. I also agree that developing the habit to get out and walk, even for just 15-minute can have enormous health and fitness benefits. Here's a blogpost I just updated: www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com/blog/benefits-of-a-15-minute-walk Walk on, Frank
I’m listened to this while on my long, hilly, go-to walk! 😅
Awesome 👏
Hello JB, thanks for watching. I like that your go to walk is hilly. Hills make for a great workout. Walk on, Frank
Fantastic video! I like your commitment to teaching about the health benefits of walking. Great content and videos. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Tiger Strong! Walk on, Frank
Seniors who walk 30 minutes everyday is very good too
Hello William. 30 minutes is an excellent walk time. It gets the heart rate up and gently stretch's your body. Walk on, Frank
You have to make an effort to walk. It won't happen by itself
Hello @wolfthequarrelsome504, yes great comment... taking action essential to getting in shape! Walk on, Frank
So so good ,thank you verymuch!
Thank you too! Walk on, Frank
❤ it n more power n bless. Thankful
Hello Zenaida, thank you for watching and commenting. Wishing you health and happiness, Frank
Right now it's very hard I have spinal stenosis and I decided to get up off my butt because of the weight that I have gained and at 5ft 9in tall I don't like what I see in the mirror and I am also 65 years old.
I could have had surgery by now but every back surgeon that I have seen specializes in the traditional back surgery I am looking for the most minimal evasive surgeon possible.
But this is my second week walking but I am slowly working my way into it my schedule is 3 days a week right now 1.5 miles but may I say that your video is very encouraging and very much needed great job
🙂 👍
Hello @Charles73358, I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I have a good friend that suffers from spinal stenosis and I've seen him pain free for weeks at a time, then I'm seen him suffer for weeks at a time. I commend your commitment to walking 3x per week. Listen to your body, back off when you need to and push a little during the good times. Good luck finding a back surgeon that is in line with your expectations. Please contact me through my website as I'l like to hear about your progress and how walking plays a role in making your pain manageable. www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com/contact-us
Walk on, Frank
@WalkingforHealthandFitness
Will do and thank you for your advice 🙂 👍
Lovely video my friend ✅ very informative indeed. I’ve always enjoyed walking but your video has inspired me to do more of it! I didn’t realise that there were so many health benefits to long walking. I try and do around 2 hours a week but I need to take the time and do more. 🙏🙏
Hello 5th Dimension! Thanks for commenting on my video. It's great to hear from another walking enthusiast. Yes, the benefits of walking are huge and so easy to add to your life. Just put one foot in front of the other and keep on moving forward. Walk on, Frank
Good info, thank you. I walk and run 6 miles 5 days a week along the scenic Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. I too like photography and two photos that i will treasure: Super Moon over Hong Kong and a monkey dockside at Whampoa. He must have travelled over 10 miles to come to see Victoria Harbour.
Hello Beijing Ha Zhu, thanks watching and sharing your favorite photos. Walking gives you so many photo opportunities, I'm happy you take advantage of this benefit. Walk on, Frank
Its so interesting & inspirational
Hello Gurpreet, thanks for your kind words. I'm passionate about how good walking is for the mind, body, and soul. Walk on, Frank
Very informative thank you
Hello @wwslttry, thanks for watching and commenting. Walk on, Frank
I use walking and yoga to help me feel younger. If you are older there is yoga for seniors and chair yoga.
Hello @craigbaxter4595 Thanks for watching. I agree that as we age, it's vital to keep moving using the exercises that work best for your current health and fitness state. Walk on, Frank
Excelente información ThankYou So Much 🙏❤️🫶
Hello Freddy, Thank you for watching and for your kind comment. Walk on, Frank
Very good and thorough video! I’m walking right now at my apartment’s gym and plan to daily after my morning stretch.
Heloo @jessicatierrayt Thanks for watching and for your kind words. Walk on, Frank
New subscriber. My favorite exercise and me time.
Welcome aboard @jackiebennett3762 I appreciate you subscribing and please check out my other videos and website, www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com Walk on, Frank
One of the good vidio i found in my life.
Hello @resamsen4236, thank you so much for your wonderful comment! Walk on, Frank
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My job involves walking a lot. With my job alone I think I walk over 30k steps a day because I usually spend hours and hours walking around with barely rest. I also cycle about 32km (20 miles) to work and back home so it’s around 64km (40 miles) in total. In the morning before work I do 30 minutes stretching and in the evening after work I go to the gym to lift weights and all and sometimes walk my dog with my wife about an hour and a half in a park. I think I walk many and many steps if counting all tasks and activities I do. I rarely get sick and don’t feel really tired from all of my activities but I do eat a lot. I eat a lot of meals and foods but never get fat because of how active I am. This vid makes me love my lifestyle even more.
Hello Reachland02. Wow, you have an active job and lifestyle. As I was reading all you do I wondered about how much you eat each day. I'm sure you must eat a lot to maintain your energy. Good for you in recognizing that all your walking is helping prevent illness. Walking and biking are gentle on the body and you are proof of that. Thanks for sharing your insight and... Walk on! Frank
Been walking 3hrs a day to eat a extra 1k calories on my cut, have a huge meal planned for tonight on OMAD and need to burn 2k to be in my deficit so I gotta walk right now till 10AM
Hello TristianWatson. Good for you to walk so much each day. Walk on, Frank
I’m 71 and don’t really walk I’m relatively active in my day but tire easily
Any tips on how much to walk and when etc would be greatly appreciate
Hello @claresmith926, the only tip I'll give to walk until you feel tired. Begin by setting a walking goal, either a time goal or distance goal, and try to achieve it. If you do it, then increase the goal. Keep in mind that you don't have to walk more and more with each walk. Some days you will feel tired and want to walk less. That ok. I do suggest finding a time to walk when you are most energetic. For me that is in the morning. Walk on, Frank
@@WalkingforHealthandFitness Yes Frank, the mornings when I’d have the most energy but sometimes I get a burst in the afternoon
Yes it makes sense to increase slowly and maybe rest days I’m tired
Actually I did one today for 15 minutes so I’ll increase it a bit more tomorrow 👍🏻
Yesterday,,my girlfriend told me to “go take a hike”.
Would doing so also be good for me in 30 ways? Thank you
Hello FlaschDJ, I'm going to add a 31st benefit. Follow your girls advice to "take a hike," then go to a local park where lots of women hang out and exercise. Smile and say hello to every woman you meet. Very quickly, your girlfriend will be your ex-girlfriend (benefit #31). Walk on, Frank.
@@WalkingforHealthandFitnessLOL. Terrific response. A bit of humor goes far as we try to protect our vulnerable bodies. I’m impressed that you can laugh amidst your important counsel. Thanks.
I normally walk around forty minutes three times a week
Hello Mtuseni, thanks for watching and commenting on my video. Forty minutes is a great walk. Just enough time to clear your head and the body feels good. Keep up the good work and walk on! Best regards, Frank
Let's keep on walking around guys, it's the cheapest form of exercise.
Regards to you all I'm in South Africa
As a start, walk every day, until you are tired! Then the next day do it again. Repeat daily, soon you will walk longer without so much fatigue!
Hello new to the channel
Hello Carmela, thanks for watching! I hope you are getting out for long walks and reaping all the great benefits! Walk on, Frank
does walking on treadmill count?
Hello Broseph, yes, walking on a treadmill is a great way to get many of these 30 benefits. Since you would be indoors on the treadmill, you won't get the vitamin D benefits, but overall, a walking treadmill workout is great. I will hop off the treadmill at 3-minute intervals and do bodyweight exercises such as pushups, planks, lunges, and squats. Walk on, Frank
Check out my Fitness Walking Exercise Program page for more information on how to get a great workout in 32 minutes, whether on the road or indoors on a treadmill.tinyurl.com/yy83c277 This is based on my book of the same name: amzn.to/2s97FnX
Do like to share this video please.
Hello Zabidi, thank you for your comment! Walk on, Frank
Hi is it good to walk at 7 pm i usually walk in the evenings for 40 to 45 mins but pretty brisk so can sweat ( which i do) it is a uphill and downhill walk. Btw i have had a bypass some 5 years back
Is it ok?
Hello @vashisamtani, I would continue doing what makes you feel good. If walking 45 minutes in the evening is working for you then walk on! Frank
Why does my back ache when I go for a long walk?
Hello Kernowarty, do you warm up your back and leg muscles before walking? Adding stretches to your fitness routine should help your back issues over time. I'll be working on a walking and back care book in the spring of 2024. As I move forward with it, I would like to speak with you about my research and get your feedback on it if this interests you. Reach me at: www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com/contact-us Walk on, Frank
Thanks for the reply. I have not so far warmed up my back and leg muscles before walking. I used to do running and would warm up then but did not think I needed to do so with walking. I shall try that today before a walk. I am open to corrrespondence regarding your future book. Regards Kernow.@@WalkingforHealthandFitness
Where's the links you said you will give us ...?
Hello ABCDEFG, the links are in the video's description. If there is a specific one I didn't put in the description, please tell me in the comments and I'll put it up. To get my Get Out the Door Checklist and Walking Inspiration Newsletter click here: tinyurl.com/yt30benefitslongwalk -Walk on, Frank
Where are the links below for mapping your walks
Hello John, thanks for watching the video. Here is the online mapping site: www.mappedometer.com ...walk on, Frank
Does it take a little to start losing? Been walking 5 miles a day for a month and not really eating any more food in a day, but no weight loss.
Hello @mchaywood83, congratulations on walking 5 miles per day. Walking over 10,000 steps is a great goal to hit. As for weight loss; I've found that a change in routine, in this case increasing your mileage to 5 miles per day, takes the body a while to adjust to exerting so much energy to walk the 5 miles. Stick with the walking and you'll soon see results. I do suggest you write down everything you eat and find the calorie count of your food. You do say you are not eating anymore but the way to see if it's true it to track what you eat for a few weeks and total up the calories each day. There are so many hidden calories in the foods we eat that they add up quickly if your not aware of them. I've used this calorie counting method whenever I need to lose weight and I'm always surprised at how many times those little nibbles of "snacks" added up to a higher calorie intake than I thought. If you'd like more info you can contact me via my website: www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com and click the Contact Us page. I can give you more info that may be more to the point than I've written here. Walk on, Frank
I broke my ankle in 2022. It has healed but I have a very sore toe which makes it painful to walk very much 😢
Hello @caromaro591, I'm sorry to hear about your sore toe issue. Have you had it checked out? Two year of pain must be difficult to live with (even if it soreness as you described) A healthy body should not have long lasting pain or soreness. I hope you figure it out and can get out an walk pain free. -Frank
How long is long. Time, miles or Kilometers? I guess it depends on the person.
Hello Patrickvanmeter2922, I consider walks of over an hour a long walk... but, as you pointed out, it's relative to your current situation. When I began walking after back surgery, 20 minutes was a long walk. As I got stronger and fitter, the walks progress in length and time quickly. You know your body and what you want to accomplish fitness-wise. Make a plan, follow it and your long walk will be whatever works for you. Walk on, Frank
I used too until I had arthritis knee
Hello Mr. B, sorry to hear your arthritic knee has caused you to stop walking. I hope you are able to keep in shape by other means such as bodyweight exercises. Thanks for watching, Frank
I have walking up to 6 to 7miles as much humanly possible when not working. The weight is flying off me
How are the negative dog encounters with walks ? I’ve had too many to count and it’s really been a hassle
Hello Sunnyday! I've been fortunate and have only one encounter with a dog that charged me. I held my ground and told the dog to sit. While he didn't sit, he did back off and gave me a chance to walk away. I do most of my walking in a suburban setting with very few dogs that are roaming around. I do carry pepper spray with me at all times. It's comforting to know I have it in case a dog, or human gets too aggressive. Walk on, Frank
@@WalkingforHealthandFitness yeah I carry it as well - and even carry bear spray . Most people in our area let dogs off leash at parks and trails cuz our law allows if the dog is under voice command - so you get all sorts . I have had scary situations and been bitten twice / scratched legs from a dog jumping on my legs while growling ( they were bleeding) so I am quite wary
I also carry pepper spray.
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Congratulations! I'm wishing you great health and fitness through walking! Walk on, Frank
I average around 30 k a week . is that enough
Hello Michael, thanks for watching. My answer is how does that feel to you? In the video I describe a long walk as over 1 hour. But everyone might have a different definition of what is long for them. If you feel good at 30k, the great! Walk on, Frank
Walking 🚶 on 😂.
Way to go Kusalamini! Walk on!
Every day a new thing walk dont walk run don't run .
Hello, @chrisvinson9579, Yes, I agree the messaging keeps changing, but since my back injury in 2016, I've been consistent with my walking message. As I get older, I'm 60, and walking has kept me in great physical and emotional shape. I see myself walking and staying healthy for many years to come. Walk on, Frank
What's considered a Long Walk?
1 hour?
1 1/2 hr.?
2 hours??
Hello Joe, thanks for watching. For the purpose of the video, I said a long walk was over 1 hour. But, a long walk might mean something different to you, depending on your fitness level and time schedule. When I began walking to get in shape after my injury, 1 hour seemed like a huge undertaking, and it took a few months to reach that mark. But as I got stronger, I found that at one hour, I was just hitting my stride, so to speak. When I'm out walking and have a problem I'm trying to work through, then I need well over an hour before my creativity kicks in. Enjoy your time out on the road and walk on. Best regards, Frank
An Asian proverb says, Walk an hour a day, live to 100.
Thanks for commenting. Living to 100 is my goal and walking is one way to help me achieve that goal. Walk on, Frank
@@WalkingforHealthandFitness Stay moving is the way to achieve it. Never stop moving.
God. Less you, and keep walking!
Thank you Jamesholt! Walk on, Frank
My low back kills me after walking. It gets so tight I can’t take my shoes off
Helli kyjelly, I'm sorry to hear about your back issues. I got into walking because of a disk injury. Next spring I plan on releasing a book about walking and back care. If your interested in what has worked for me, I'd like to give you the info so we can monitor my back care routine on you. You can contact me at my website: www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com/contact-us
I hope to hear from you,
Frank
Have had many back injuries, something that worked for me,, just saying,, wife bought me a Body Blade/2017. After retirement/disabled started walking plus the Blade. Your back will thank you. Many vids on YT. Might be worth a look.
This could have been a good talk but it turned out to be one long annoying advertisement.
Hello CJ-lj9fb, Thanks for your feedback. I believe the information in my video is very informative and has bee n helpful to many. I disagree with you about the video being a long advertisement. I give away my walking, health, and fitness information that has been helpful to many. Yes, I do mention my excellent walking products and books but it's kept to a minimum within this 29 minute video. Walk on, Frank