Walking for Health and Fitness

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I’m Frank Ring the author of the Amazon Best Seller Walking for Health and Fitness, the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape. I discovered the healing power of walking after a severe back injury put me out of work for four months and literally left me on my back trying to relieve the pain and heal. Through my books, website, YouTube videos, walking programs, and now this podcast, it’s my mission to inspire others achieve a healthy, balanced lifestyle one step at a time through walking. In each episode, I discuss the physical and emotional benefits of walking, along with information about fitness, mindset, nutrition, wellness, motivation, and more. Join me each week as I encourage you to walk on! Caution: The Information contained in the Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast may cause you to feel better than you have ever felt in your entire life! Symptoms Include: A broader smile, happier disposition, brighter outlook on life, and general feelings of bliss…proceed with wild abandon! Walking is the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape. Topics include: Getting out the door to walk, walking safety on the road, walking as preventative health-care, 10-minute walking time test, walking programs, fitness walking, bodyweight exercises, what’s your why, setting goals, walking and fitness habits, holding yourself accountable, walking form, Walking as self-care, life lessons, walking logbook, mindset transformation, mindfulness and walking, the power of affirmations, breathing, positive mindset, staying motivated, walking and back care, preventing back pain, how to sleep better, basic foot care, strength and conditioning, basic stretches for walking, the power of protein supplements, time management, things to do while walking, life lessons, and more.

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Tuesday Jun 20, 2023

Ep 3: Walking Speed and Life Expectancy

Tuesday Jun 20, 2023

This episode is about a 10 Minute Time Test. A self-diagnostic health test you can and should perform at least once a month.

Download: Fitness Walking and Bodyweight Exercises, Chapters 1 & 2

Walking speed is a powerful indicator of vitality: Walking speed studies shows that a person's pace, along with their age and gender, can predict their life expectancy just as well as the complex battery of other health indicators, such as blood pressure, body mass index, chronic conditions, and smoking history.

People who are in better physical condition tend to walk faster than those who are not.

Slow walking speed has been associated with a higher risk of disability, hospitalization, and mortality. Studies have shown that slower walking speed is a predictor of future health problems and can be a sign of a decline in physical function.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The link between walking speed and life expectancy.
10-minute time test: a self-evaluation test you can do at anytime that will alert you to a potential health issue. Getting medical treatment sooner will give you a better change at full recovery and with lower medical costs.
My STEPS acronym to walk with better form, and
10 Ways to increase your walking speed right now!

Rock legend Rod Stewart said, “It was early detection that saved my voice - and I imagine, my life.” You may be asking, what is a quote from a rock star doing in a walking podcast?

Listen to find out!

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Website: Walking for Health and Fitness

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