Walking for Health and Fitness
 

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.

Episodes

Ep 4: 13 Benefits of a Daily Walk

Tuesday Jun 27, 2023

Tuesday Jun 27, 2023

13 Benefits of Walking Every Day

Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far. - Thomas Jefferson

Consistency is the theme of this episode of Walking for Health and Fitness. Specifically, how can we develop the habit of getting out the door every day to enjoy the benefits of a daily walk, and why should we do that?

Before I even talk about the benefits of a daily walk, I’ll take a step back and talk about why doing anything on a consistent basis is important.

From my Walking for Health and Fitness website’s homepage, I write:

The Walking for Health and Fitness Goals are to assist you in the following:

  • Developing a consistent routine in preparing to walk
  • Developing good fitness routine habits
  • Develop a clear mindset for creativity and problem-solving
  • Enjoying the walking lifestyle

 

Continue listening to this episode as I cover:

  • Five advantages of maintaining consistency when walking and in your everyday activities:
  • The Benefits of walking just 30-minutes a day
  • Ideas to get in more walking time:
  • How-to Determine Intensity – I’ll discuss the talk test
  • 13 Benefits of Walking Every Day
  • My weekly insight from my Walking Logbook Journal: The Importance of Self-Care

 

More Walking Information Links from this Episode:

Website: Walking for Health and Fitness

Free Downloads from this Episode:

 

Get the first 3 Weeks of Walking Insights

 

Free Download Quote of the Week

Products of the Week:

 

Try Frank's Complete Walking Program Risk-Free

 

 Books by Frank S. Ring

 

Links to Frank's Walking Videos:

Walking for Health and Fitness Website:

Social Media Links for Walking for Health and Fitness:

Thanks for listening & walk on!

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Ep 3: Walking Speed and Life Expectancy

Tuesday Jun 20, 2023

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!

 

More Walking Information Links from this Episode:

Website: Walking for Health and Fitness

Free Downloads from this Episode:

Get the first 3 Weeks of Walking Insights

Products of the Week:

Learn My Core-Four Health and Fitness Principles:

Links to Frank's Walking Videos:

Walking for Health and Fitness Website:

 Books by Frank S. Ring

 

Social Media Links for Walking for Health and Fitness:

Thanks for listening; walk on!

 

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Ep 2: Walking Safely on the Road

Tuesday Jun 13, 2023

Tuesday Jun 13, 2023

There are two kinds of pedestrians... the quick and the dead. Thomas Dewar

That might sound like a shocking quote to begin a podcast but it’s deadly serious and necessary.

In 2021, there were nearly 7,500 pedestrian deaths in the United States, equivalent to roughly 20 deaths each day. Let me repeat that, in 2021, there were nearly 7,500 pedestrian deaths, equivalent to roughly 20 deaths each day.

It's a major part of a growing problem which has seen a steadily increasing trend of pedestrian deaths.

More and more, both drivers and pedestrians are distracted.

It’s been well-documented that drivers are distracted by their devices leading to a rise in traffic crashes.

Website: Walking for Health and Fitness

Top 3 Causes of Pedestrian Deaths:

  1. The number one cause is speeding.
  2. The number two cause is failure to yield.
  3. Distractions are the number three cause of pedestrian fatalities. 

As pedestrians, we have no control the first two factors.

So, let’s focus and learn what we can do to avoid distractions on the roads to stay safe and put these safety practices into action.

Taking precautions is a must when walking. Let’s face it, you most likely will be walking in your neighborhood and whether urban, suburban, or rural, a good deal of the time you will be walking on or very near a road. 

Also, you may find yourself walking at night, or walking in un-crowded isolated areas.

Fact: Nearly 70 percent of all pedestrian accidents happen at night.

Don’t become a statistic! Before you head out on your next walk, put these 22 walking safety tips into practice. One of them may save your life.

22 Walking Safety Tips

  1. Walk Facing Traffic
  2. Be Seen
  3. Crossing Safely at Intersections is Your Responsibility
  4. Walk Single File on the Road When You are with a Partner
  5. Be “Boring”
  6. Walk Defensively
  7. Always carry Identification and Important Medical Information
  8. Don’t Walk Alone at Night
  9. Keep in Contact
  10. Be Alert
  11. Don’t Wear Lots of Jewelry or Carry Much Cash
  12. Beware of Strangers
  13. Protection Devices
  14. Keep Your Earbud Volume Down
  15. Avoid Distracted Walking
  16. If You Walk Your Dog Keep the Leash Short
  17. Be Aware of Sun Glare!
  18. Watch and Listen for Runners
  19. Watch and Listen for Bicyclists
  20. Know Your Walking Limits
  21. Program 911 into Your Cellphone
  22. Weather Considerations for Walking

Summary:

In this episode we covered Safety First!

This is the most important consideration when you go out for a walk. You need to stay safe.

As I talked about in the opening, taking precautions is a must when walking so let’s learn these 22 walking safety tips and begin putting them into practice.

I’ll repeat myself, If you take away only two things from this episode it’s this:

  1. Always walk facing traffic.
  2. If you walk at night wear a reflective vest and carry a flashlight or headlamp.

These two steps alone will greatly reduce pedestrian fatalities.

 

More Walking Information Links from this Episode:

National Weather Service links to heat index and wind chill:

Links to Frank's Walking Videos:

Other Links Mentioned in the Episode:

 

Social Media Links for Walking for Health and Fitness:

Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast Website

Thanks for listening; walk on!

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Ep 1: Getting Out the Door | Preparing for Your Walk with a Routine

Tuesday Jun 06, 2023

Tuesday Jun 06, 2023

Ep 1: Getting Out the Door | Preparing for Your Walk with a Routine

Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. -Alexander Graham Bell

In today’s Walking for Health and Fitness episode 1, I will discuss:

  • Preparations you can do to make getting out the door and walking a well-organized routine that puts you in the right frame mind to have an awesome walk.
  • And you’ll learn about the seemingly odd items I carry with my on my walk… this will make perfect sense in a few moments.

How many times have you been excited to do something whether it was a big project, or you had a burst of inspiration you wanted to act on only to be sidetracked and ultimately derailed as you hunted high and low for the necessary items you needed to go forward with your task.

Exercising is no different than any other activity you may undertake. You’re excited to begin getting back into shape and you want to take advantage of the beautiful day and get out for a walk.

WHF Podcast Episode 1 Main Topic
10 Quick Steps to Take Before Your Next Walk: 

  1. Why prepare your Walking gear before-hand?
  2. Have a place for your walking gear.
  3. Mindset Considerations before you even get out the door.
  4. Weather Considerations before You Walk
  5. What essentials should you carry when you walk? Safety equipment: water, reflective vest, headlamp or flashlight
  6. Mindset Benefits of Walking
  7. Know your walking routes
  8. Add a motivational element to your walking routine.
  9. The My Mid-walking turnaround.
  10. Other Considerations in preparing to get out the door

 

More Walking Information Links from this Episode:

National Weather Service links to heat index and wind chill:

Links to Frank's Walking Videos:

Other Links Mentioned in the Episode:

 

Social Media Links for Walking for Health and Fitness:

Thanks for listening; walk on!

Learn More about the Walking for Health and Fitness Complete Walking Program:

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Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast Trailer

Friday May 19, 2023

Friday May 19, 2023

Your walking time is a great time to get deep into your thoughts and discover things about yourself you might not have considered before. Walking is great for problem-solving, being creative, and slowing yourself down in this hectic world. Make your walking time special by being prepared and knowing what you want to get out of each walk.

Visit Walking for Health and Fitness and Download my Get Out the Door Checklist and Walking Inspiration Newsletter.

Hello, I’m Frank Ring the author of 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 help others achieve a healthy, balanced lifestyle one step at a time through walking.

Join me each episode as I discuss the physical and emotional benefits of walking, along with information about fitness, mindset, nutrition, wellness and more.

Join me each week as I encourage you to walk on!

Read more
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Walking for Health and Fitness

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!

Your walking time is a great time to get deep into your thoughts and discover things about yourself you might not have considered before.

Walking is great for problem-solving, being creative, and slowing yourself down in this hectic world.

Make your walking time special by being prepared and knowing what you want to get out of each walk.

Walk on,

Frank S. Ring

Author: Walking for Health and Fitness

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