Nicole Radziszewski
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How Walking Strengthens Your Heart and Lungs
For more cardiovascular benefits, you can increase your pace and walk up and down hills.
Tips to Make the Most of Your Walk
While walking may seem like a simple and natural movement, there are things to keep in mind to ensure that you get the most out of your walk and avoid injury. Read on to learn more.
How Walking Boosts Your Metabolism
Walking is a form of NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) and can help optimize metabolism. Read on to learn more.
How Walking Enhances Healthy Aging
Regular walks can help stave off cardiovascular disease and dementia — and may even increase your lifespan.
How Walking Aids Digestion
Walking not only improves digestion but can also help reduce insulin levels and regulate blood sugar.
How Walking Keeps Your Body Balanced
If you’re deskbound, taking a five-minute walk every hour can make a big difference in your overall health and well-being. Here’s why.
Want a Mental Health Boost? Take a Walk
Discover how the simple act of walking can help restore your nervous system.
The Powerful Health Benefits of Walking
Going for a walk — though often underrated and underappreciated — is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health. Here’s why.
How to Create Movement-Friendly Spaces for Kids
Monkey bars in the basement, indoor climbing walls, and more.
6 Ways to Bring Back Free Play
Kids are so overscheduled these days. Here are some tips to bring unstructured play back into their lives.
How to Create a Home Obstacle Course for Your Kids
Practical tips on how to increase free play in your house.
Are Kids Specializing in Sports Too Early?
Yes, and for most kids, this can be harmful, says our expert. Here’s why — and what to do.
How to Help Kids Thrive Through Physical Activity
Our children face many fitness challenges, including sports specialization, gender issues, excess screen time, and more. Discover how to help kids find meaning, health, and joy through physical activity.
Do Compression Garments Work?
Compression garments and devices manipulate your circulatory system to boost performance and recovery. Are they right for you?
The Power of Restorative Yoga
Learn how restorative yoga can help you find a renewed sense of calm — on and off the mat.
3 Fitness Practices to Support Your Metabolism
Three fitness practices that can support your metabolic function — no “hacking” required.
How to Find Fitness Motivation
Past fitness successes and failures can help you move forward in your fitness journey. Here’s how.
3 Hot and Cold Therapies for Postworkout Recovery
These three temperature-based therapies offer postworkout recovery support.
5 Fitness Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them
Skipping warm-ups, not having a plan, and other common workout blunders.
4 Trapezius Muscle Stretches to Relieve Pain
Release tension in your neck and shoulders with these simple exercises.
How Much Protein Do Plant-Based Athletes Need?
Plus: The best sources of plant-based protein.