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Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained — 67 episodes

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Sitting All Day? How Walking Breaks Help Counter Sedentary Behavior

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6 New Research Findings About Walking That Are Worth Knowing in 2026

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Walking Through Midlife

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How Long Does A Walk Need To Be?

5

Finding Your Way: A Conversation with Coach and Author Lea Appleton

6

The Science Behind a September Walking Reset

7

My Walking Story: A Hike Along Old Jail Lane, Cape Cod

8

Nutrition Advice for Walkers from a Registered Dietitian - From First Steps to Menopause

9

Is It Possible to Walk Too Much?

10

Walking Is Everywhere: Festivals, Parades, and Other Surprising Ways to Move More

11

Why a Walk by the Water Feels Different

12

The Science of Walking to Music

13

Music, Walking and Conversation (Anniversary Episode)

14

Walking at Every Pace: Why Health Doesn't Have a Size Requirement

15

A Walking Story: Walking the Camino with José Andrés

16

Top Walking Vacations

17

Walkability and Health: The Changing Lanes Story with Filmmaker Ben Wolf

18

Stretching After a Walk: Does It Really Matter?

19

The Perfect Pair: The Best Strength Training Exercises After a Walk

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Walking Your Soul Story: How Confidence Is Built One Step at a Time with Dr. Sandra Hamilton

21

From Walking to Hiking: How to Make the Leap Successfully

22

Walking, Aging & Bone Strength

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Walking Matters Beyond Fitness

24

Why Walking Beats Most Workouts

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Walking and Foot Care

26

Walking Results: What Actually Happens When You Walk Consistently

27

The Perfect Walking Routine: Build Consistency, Build Confidence

28

Are You a Confident Walker? (The Science Behind Consistency)

29

Walking and Menopause — What the Science Says

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Are You Walking Correctly? A Masterclass on Walking Form

31

The Science of Walking: A Conversation with a Kinesiologist

32

Becoming a Consistent Walker: The Habit That Can Change Your Health

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What a Cardiologist from 'Walk With a Doc' Wants You to Know About Walking and Your Heart

34

Walking, Cholesterol & Artery Health: How Your Steps Protect Your Heart

35

Walking and Blood Pressure: Why Your Steps Matter for Your Heart

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How much walking is enough to support heart health — and can walking really help you live longer?

37

Walking and Heart Health

38

Walking for Energy: How to Beat Afternoon Slumps with Movement + Nutrition

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Walking After Meals: The 10-Minute Habit That Changes Your Metabolism

40

Walking for Weight Loss

41

Nutrition for Walkers: Fueling Your Walk

42

Walking's Core Benefits

43

Bundle Up & Keep Stepping: How to Keep Your Walking Habit Going in Very Cold Weather

44

From 6-6-6 to 12-3-30: Which Walking Trends Are Worth Your Time?

45

The Top 5 Ways to Incorporate Walking into Daily Life

46

Walking for Joint Health

47

Build More Strength with Every Walk

48

Mindful Walking: Walking as Meditation

49

Trekking Poles 101: How to Use Them Effectively

50

How Walking Keeps You Young: Lessons from the Blue Zones (Part Two)

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How Walking Keeps You Young: Lessons from the Blue Zones (Part One)

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Benefits of Walking for Diabetes

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The Best 7-Day Walking Plan to Lose Visceral Fat, Created by Certified Trainers

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What Happens to Your Cholesterol When You Walk Every Day

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Walking Moai: The Power of Walking Together

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Walking After Surgery

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The Health Benefits of Walking in Nature

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Arm Swing Secrets for a Stronger, Faster Walk

59

Step It Up: Mastering the Art of Power Walking

60

Walking 9,800 Steps a Day May Cut Dementia Risk in Half 🧠🚶

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5 Ways Walking Boosts Your Brain Health 🧠🚶

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Walking Your Way Out of Back Pain

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15 Reasons to Love Walking

64

The Best Walking Surfaces for Your Joints, Ranked

65

The Surprising Benefits of Walking for Knee Pain Relief

66

Walking: Trim your waistline, improve your health

67

Walk Away Stress