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Take a stroll during a rainy shower could be a crazy idea but it's actually healthy and something you should try on the next drizzly day. Your rainy walks will be more comfortable if you prepare ahead time. You have to be sure to wear the right gear and have a warm shower at home, so you don't risk to catch a cold. Many people enjoy walking in the rain but it's not for everyone. Sometimes the rain...

Today's episode is the first Step by Step episode of 2022.  Put your earphones on  and take a walk with me... I wish you'll be consistent in your walking/running goals this year ! Small incremental steps every day, next to a healthy diet, are good for your Body and your Mind. Start with Why:  Why do I want to be more active ? Why do I want to loose weight  ? Why should I take a walk everyday  ? Yo...

Welcome to this new Step by Step episode. There's a lot we can do to be more active ... There are many opportunities in our daily life to jump  in extra movement even if we're not sweating or feeling like  we're working hard ! Make it a game and keep your body and mind healthy and happy 🤩

Hi! It's me Anna Maria. Welcome to this Step By Step Ep. n°10. Walking on the beach is a better workout than walking on a hard surface because it requires more energy even at the same speed. The good news is that you can choose to incorporate sand walking into your fitness routine and enjoy a variety of health benefits. Spending time in the sunlight is a good dose of vitamin D and it has been show...

Hi! Welcome to this new Step by Step episode... It's me...Anna Maria Let's say that you've had  a challenging day at work. You come home. What's the first thing you do ? Take off your shoes, right ? When you're barefoot something special happens... Today we're going to explore the opposite side of the same "walking"coin through an interesting book written by Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee. T...

HI! Anna Maria here!  Come for a walk with me... Is it necessary to stretch our legs and body after walking for more than an hour ? Stretching is a simple, gentle activity that can be done anywhere, any time you feel like it: in a car, waiting for a bus, walking down the road, when you feel stiff… You can find all the information I am going to share with you about stretching and the most usef...

Want to get moving, but don’t know how to get started? Here you can find some ideas that might make your walking easier for you.  The idea of starting an exercise routine, a new habit, can seem challenging at the beginning but a healthy lifestyle can be achieved with patience and consistency only through regular exercise. The good news is that you can start small,5 minutes/10 minutes/15 minutes, a...

When the temperature is higher the right hydration is far important. Even when drinking properly, it's normal to end up a bit dehydrated at the end of a run on a warm day...So make sure to drink a few glasses of water once you're back home to get your body back to a balanced state after your run or long walk. When do you need to carry water while running ? How much water should you drink ? Any wal...

A really practical topic this time... Choosing a pair of shoes that fit can definitely mean the difference between comfort and injury. What to consider when buying a good pair of walking shoes? What about the shape of your feet? Care for your feet and they allow you a pain free and an enjoyable walk...

Listening to music can make your workout feel easier or encourage you to work harder but there's no perfect workout music for everyone. What matters most is how the song or playlist makes we feel. Here you can find the links of the songs I take as example while I'm talking about how to choose music with a BPM (beats per minute) ranges that correlates to your target walking pace. Forever Young/Rod...

We don't have to do the same walk every time.  If we vary our speed and intensity, we can get more fitness benefits and our walk will be more enjoyable. We can test different types of walking: Lifestyle Walking...Power Walking...Nordic Walking... Experts suggest to go for at least four to six walks per day.

Despite what some people think, we don't need to go to the gym to get the health benefits of working out. If you need some motivation to lace up your sneakers...Here's how to make our walk more interesting. Enjoy the process !

Walking is an important part of my life and one of my favorite topics. It helps me to be more focused and energetic all day long. We all know how to walk. One foot in front of the other. It's a simple, relaxing and effective way to exercise. Someone calls this kind of walking Lifestyle Walking. t's a basic walking where we can take our time, look around, and move at our own pace. But following the...