There is no question that walking is an ideal fitness activity for growing children and teens.  Did you know that if your child is overweight that walking just may be the ideal solution to starting a fitness program because weightbearing pressure on the lower extremities (feet, ankles, knees, joints and lower back) cause a growing body to be more [...]

If your child is participating in the Kid’s Count Rewards Program, you may consider walking with him/her.   Did you know that two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 45 percent of Americans get enough physical activity. Guidelines from the Department of Health and [...]

The key to a successful walking program or basically any fitness program is comfort. If you are comfortable you are most likely going to ‘stick’ to your program long enough to see and feel a difference. If you’re not comfortable, well, most likely it will be a very short walk. Finding the most comfortable walking [...]