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I have been walking since my father died of heart disease at the age of 59 I am now 60 he died back in 2003 I cannot be any happier than walking every day almost every day being blessed and I got a golden retriever and she's walking with me also...Walking is the Best Medicine not an apple🙂👍🚶♀️🐕
I too lost my father too young- he passed away at age 60. He died of complications from type 2 diabetes. Had he incorporated daily walking into his life and made better diet choices, I’m convinced he would have been around at least 20 more years. I am 55 and don’t want to leave my wife a widow or my son fatherless at such a young age. I try to walk/hike every day. There is no doubt it makes you look and feel better.
My dad died on the 23.02.2024, he could live a lot longer. And I started walking everyday since his death and it helped me to stay mentally healthy and sane. I sleep better now, and feel more energetic than before. At this point I only walk 5-7000 steps a day, but the health benefits are already there and amazing. ❤
Hello @lesyaa7428, I'm sorry for your loss. I turned to walking after my back injury and the passing of my mom in 2016. My daily walks became my grief processing and stress relief time. This gave me so much time to relieve great memories and lessons I learned from her. I was able to turn grief and sadness into gratitude for this amazing woman. Here is a video I did about here life lessons. 10 Life Lessons Mom's Life Well Lived: ua-cam.com/video/XuDtnP3Htrg/v-deo.html Walk on, Frank
I used to HATE walking. Then i was diagnosed with breast cancer this past February. I joined the Y and walked the treadmill. Now the weather is nice so i dumped the Y and walk in the park. An hour before work then 3 miles after. On the weekends we bike in the am and walk in the pm. I have never felt this good in many years. I'm 58 and feel 40. I'm thinner than ive been in 30 years. Its amazing
Hello Mrs. Z, so sorry to hear your diagnosis but is seem like you are doing well with your new fitness routine. Keep smiling, keep getting better, and keep on walking! -Frank
Oh my gosh I hate the treadmill! I walk to my local park and get my steps in on the path-good luck to you on your health journey-you are going to CRUSH it!
Me and my wife started walking when we got married and moved from abroad to the Netherlands. We combine it with our regular visits at the sport school. Since the second lock down in December, we strive to walk every day between 30 and 60 minutes in a high pace. We must confirm all the mentioned benefits in this video, combining with a very healthy life style when it comes to food etc. So, wish you a happy walking from the Netherlands 🇳🇱.
You said you were depressed when you started walking. That's what I needed to hear. I'm taking meds but it isn't working at all. So I need to start walking. Thanks a lot for this video.
Hello LoveEveryone... Yes, after by back injury and the death of my mom... life was difficult for a while. Walking and exercise in general triggers the release of neurotransmitters. Endorphins are natural pain and stress fighters. Dopamine motivates you to take action. It is responsible for the surge that reinforces the feeling of pleasure and reward you get when you take action towards the accomplishment of a goal. Serotonin is released when you feel significant or important. Most anti-depressants focus on the production of serotonin. Oxytocin release creates intimacy, trust, and strengthens relationships. Good luck on your journey...Walk on, Frank
Raquel you don’t need drugs to feel better about yourself. Check out David goggins or jocko wilink. Acquire discipline and callus your mind -David Goggins
I am 46, diabetic and perimenopausal. I started walking about 2 weeks ago, and hour every day because my hips and legs feel super weak, I developed insomina, and insulin belly even though i am not overweight. I am however skinny fat! My endo told me, just walk as if your life depends on it. Just walk like possessed 😀😀😀😀 I started and am already better! Damn!
Hello @harshikaswarup3879 , good for you! I'm like that you ended your comment surprised at the effects of walking. This is my favorite part of getting feedback about walking. So many people dismiss it as an effective workout until they try it and are amazed at how good the begin to feel. And, as you found out, it doesn't take very long to feel the effects! Walk on, Frank
Walking provides one significant benefit: you will slowly watch nature, your surroundings and will be astonished how much you can learn about your neighborhood
Thank for watching Wolfgang. I agree 100%. My favorite benefit of walking is how is slows me down and I allow myself to pay attention to my surroundings. Walk on, Frank
@@Walking_With_Nature Hello Walking with Nature, get to meet you. Good luck on your channel... I've just subscribed. Keep up the good work and walk on, Frank
Your video motivated me now more than ever to continue walking. I walked five days per week.It included hills and plain.It took me one hour and fifteen minutes to and from.Have not worked out how far a distance that is.I do fast pace, a little jogging, slow trot, a variety.
I've walked on and off. We just happened to visit Disneyland recently and after 12 hours in the park did 15,000 steps. The next day I woke up feeling great, no pain in joints, felt like a 20 year old. Was amazing!
Hello @denaj6711, Disney and walking... what a great combo. I'm happy to hear of your results; you were forced to push your body for 12 hours and the next day you felt great. I think many of us are afraid to exert that much energy and effort for fear of being sore, injured, etc. yet when we do have to do it we feel so much better. I hope you continue walking every day and do a long, long walk to go beyond what you would normally do. Walk on, Frank
Walking daily for 30 to 60 minutes, I also experienced that walking improves back pain. Also, when you have a dog, specially an energetic dog as mine, you must walk daily, no excuse possible!
Hello Joop, good for you walking 30-60 minutes a day. You're proof of the benefits of walking. A back issue got me into walking and, looking back, I'm grateful for the awful experience. A dog will get you out everyday... several times a day as you know so good for you and your dog. Walk on, Frank
67 yrs young,, started walking about 3 yrs ago. Constant challenge but too stubborn to stop. At different times have been in tremendous cardio shape,, getting it all back, within reason.
Hello LovelyLady, thank you for watching and your kind words. If you're on day three, then you are beginning to feel the benefits of walking. Keep going, set a goal, develop a "Get Out the Door" routine and walking will become second nature. This link will give you access to my Walking Checklist and Walking Inspiration Newsletter: tinyurl.com/walkingmanfrankonyoutube Walk on, Frank
Thx Frank after hurting my ankle while jogging 👟👟 I had option than to resort to walking...i thought I had lost a big deal to walk than to run but by listening to your video it seems otherwise...and I am grateful that I can get tremendous benefits by walking without hurting my ankles and still be able to do other cardio exercises on my work out schedule
Hello @SarahKwikiriza-ol9dn ... I'm so happy my information is helping you. While I no longer run, there is great benefit to a walk-run routine. I use to train my beginning cross country runners to start off with run for 1 minute, walk for 1 minute routines until they built up more stamina. It was very effective in getting them into running shape without injury. Continued success... walk on Frank
Hello @nurtureulifecoaching3226 Thanks for you watching and yes, walking is a great exercise for healing and achey back. I learned it the hard way several years ago, that's why I wrote my first book, Walking for Health and Fitness. tinyurl.com/YT-whfchapters Check out the first 2 chapters here. Walk on, Frank
Sir your speech on walking is very nice nd benefits are mind blowing . Sir I walk 30minutes in the morning nd 30 min. In the evening . Walking makes my mood nd lightens my body as well as my digestion . When I do Not walk I become mood less . I like ur speech nd you gave all benefits are effective thank you .
After major heart issues, I started walking more. Shorter faster stride, head up, three times a day. My first walk is before food, and I incorporate a hill. I'm noticeably improving and I love it! My next aim is to take my last walk of the day after my evening meal, now that the evenings are getting light enough. Greetings from England!
Hello Jan, I'm so glad that you're feeling well enough to walk after your heart issues. As you are learning, walking is a great exercise for the whole body and mindset. Were you a walker before your heart issues? Thanks for watching and walk on, Frank
@Walking for Health and Fitness Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I walked quite a lot before I became ill. It's taken a while to get going again, and some of the medication, especially betablockers, prevents me from going faster. Can you advise me about stride length? My natural stride is long, but then I see other women walking with a much shorter stride! Perhaps I should just do what is comfortable! Anyway, I'm enjoying my daily walks once again. I doubt I'll ever get up any more mountains, but the scenery where I live is very beautiful. Thanks.
@@janmccann8081 Yes, as for your stride length, I would have suggested whatever is comfortable and natural. Keep on walking... I bet you have many more mountains to walk up in your future!
I have been power walking daily for about 2 months...walking kind of like Forrest Gump ran...compulsively. I used to jog back in the day but at 65 my joints are telling me NO. I remember sidelining my self as a jogger with things like sore knees slightly twisted ankles etc. Walking is totally pothole/pitfall free. I walk an avg of 8 miles per day and my pace is between 4 & 4.5 MPH. I basically walked my way out of a chronic respiratory condition experienced earlier this year. I was hospitalized and on Oxygen for 1 week back in Feb. Recently my BP after a week long survey avg's 114/76. My cholesterol is down my blood sugar is way down. Downside to getting in the fitness zone? My weight loss is slowing because I am not getting enough of a workout. I made an accidental discovery along the way. Its summer and I thought it best to bring water along with me. Rather than a single bottle I thought two 500ml bottles would balance me out, one per hand. They weigh slightly more than 1lb and a byproduct of walking with these light weights was better tone in wrists-arms-chest. I then stepped up to 800ml bottles @ 1 1/2 lbs per..the result was a better walking workout and continued tone & definition of my upper body. The next step was 1L bottles @ about 2lbs each which continue to help me improve my walking form and adds muscle. The beauty is...if you get thirsty you can drink, if they get heavy you can pour them out. Be sure to look at the horizon when you walk. Your head goes up to where your eyes are focused, your neck goes with it and your shoulders square up. This allows you to pull more air into your upper respiratory system. Lastly, I walk on a crushed limestone path through a Park. These tracks and trails are always humped and curved, never truly flat. I make a point of finding the flattest part of the path to walk on. At 15000 steps per day, even a tilt/slant of a couple of degrees adds fatigue to feet and shin muscles. Sounds inconsequential but it matters over the long haul. Happy motoring everybody!
Peter, you are an excellent example of how walking can be a great workout no matter what condition you begin your journey. Your water bottle tip is excellent and I love how you modified it to add upper body strength training to your walks. Your conclusion on walking on footing that is more conducive to a the health of your feet and shins is spot on. I have a video to help your shin pain -Tired Leg Muscle Relief - Make Your Legs Feel Great: ua-cam.com/video/TpBTsxB7I3Q/v-deo.html It works for my cross country runners and I know the shin exercise will help you avoid pain. Walk on, Frank
Thank you for the tips! I have three pound walking weights in my car but I haven't worked my way up to them yet...I'm currently in week three of my walking journey.
@@sunny83RN😁 I am so pleased for you. I have started doing Yoga 3 days a week in addition to walking. Its a sneaky way of practicing mindfulness and its great for balance and flexibility...flat out THE BEST therapy there is. Take care of your feet, i.e. buy good shoes. Happy Motoring Sunny!
THANK YOU, Frank, for this inspiring and highly motivational presentation of the benefits of walking! You TRULY are lengthening and enriching many lives, dear friend!
Hello Barry! Thank you for your kind words. Walking has improved my quality of life after a serious back injury and I knew that it can help others. I'm look more and more into the positive emotional and mindset benefits. Walk on, Frank
Helloooo 🙂 Up until about three or four years ago I did an awful lot of walking each day. Since I took early retirement about 1 and 1/2 years ago, I’ve become very sedentary. I found this video really engaging and motivational, and I plan to get my bum out of the chair, and go for a walk today. Hoping to do this at least three times a week at the moment, let’s see how it goes. Much thanks and best wishes, Steve :-) U.K.
I started walking about 6 months ago. I was so out of shape that I had to stop multiple times just walking a mile. Now I start every day with a one hour walk, about 3.4 miles. I also walk again after dinner most nights another half hour. I very much prefer walking outdoors, but will walk on a treadmill in very bad weather.
Hello Ginahanley5548, Your story is a great one that should be heard by everyone. I've always said that walking is the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape and you are proof of this. Wishing you continued good health. Walk on, Frank
True.. besides helping me get in shape it also promotes mental health.. AS I WALK..I THINK OF wonderful ideas and how to execute it... if i have a project in mind i walk and think about my project. things to do...bmy mind think faster and have good answers while walking.. true
The biggest surprise when I began walking to recover from a serious back injury was how much it improved my mental wellbeing and outlook. I was out of work four months due to a disc injury. Once the pain ended and I could start to get into shape I began walking (I was a runner... that was a factor in my injury). I soon realized the best part of walking was how it improved my mindset and the ideas I generated while out on my walks help me see my problems and solutions crystal clear. I never returned to running! Thanks for your comment. Walk on, Frank
I meditate while walking😅. I repeat affirmations and mantras and often do gratitude meditation as well. I sometimes listen to uplifting music as well but not always. PS- I don't close my eyes while walking just think of these thoughts and be mindful. 🎉
@@genuinehuman1 Fantastic Braveheart! The benefits of affirmations and gratitude alone are enough to do, and recognized them often throughout the day. Add walking to the mix, and I believe the positive effects get multiplied. Closing my eyes while walking is interesting. I have a very wide stretch of roadway that's uphill. I start by doing 5 steps and then open my eyes to be sure all is good. I've gotten up to 30 steps before opening my eyes... It's a rush to trust that all will be well, and I would do it if it was risky. That's what's interesting... I know nothing is going to happen but...it's a trust thing. I rely on my hearing and trust that when I scanned the road before closing my eyes, all looked clear. It's no life-changing exercise, just something interesting to add to my walks along that particular route. Walk on, Frank
These are very good and true benefits of walking. I started recording my walks recently. I have uploaded some of them on my UA-cam channel. The actual walk videos I have done will encourage you to walk as you see my examples. Let's walk together 😅😅
Hello @drolugbengaadetitunTV, thanks for watching and commenting on my video. Great job in creating videos to encourage others to walk. Walking is the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape. Walk on, Frank
I am 26 yo I walk around 7-8km a day. I lift some moderate weights as well. For me it's fast but small strides breathe in and out. I wanna do more long distance walks daily.
Hello ASY, thanks for watching. That's a great routine you have! Walking a moderate wait lifting will keep you walking longer and stronger. Have you tried adding bodyweight exercises to your walks? Check out my video on doing bodyweight exercises while walking: Supercharge Your Fitness and Build Bodyweight Strength While Walking ua-cam.com/video/eeY-Cm8Igx8/v-deo.html -Walk on, Frank
Walking for Health and Fitness has begun a walking group on Facebook. You First Walking Group- facebook.com/groups/yourfirstwalkingclub -is a group/club of like-minded people coming together to encourage one another to walk for health and fitness, and to enjoy a sense of community. I'll be posting walking tips in my videos and encouraging you to post pictures, your thoughts, and most importantly your accomplishments, so the group can celebrate YOU. We all need a "win" each day and to me, a win is that one thing that works out for you. Let this group assist you in walking and winning! Walk on, Frank
I really enjoy walking fast! I didn’t think that it would make me feel as good as running, until I tried it. Also, the pain with the arthritis in my knee and ankle doesn’t agree with me running. I can walk pain free! Over!
Hello @ziggy44132, your story is my story... I was always hurt running and now I'm pain free since 2016 by walking. As an added bonus, I add bodyweight exercises to my walks so I'm stronger than I was then and my weight is the same as it was eight years ago. I wrote a book about the benefits of adding bodyweight exercises to walking: www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com/fitness-walking-bodyweight-exercises-book Walk on, Frank
Hello Naturelove, Yes...walk at whatever pace is comfortable for you. Just getting out for a walk is a great health benefit. I wish you a full recovery from your conditions. Walk on, Frank
Thank you Cee Emm, I am familiar with Feldenkrais, I read a book about that method when I was a runner and first injured my back many years ago. I still have the book and realized that running was a great cause of pain in my life since my early 20's. Ouch. That's why I walk! Walk on, Frank
I believe walking can help you deal better with depression. Scientist have encouraged exercise as treatment for depression and anxiety-related disorders for years. Studies of daily yoga and meditation have shown a shrinkage of the amydala, a deep-brain structure strongly linked to the processing of stress, fear, and anxiety. A smaller amydala means a lower rate of concern and worry and a heightened sense of calm allowing us to concentrate on the task at hand. Exercise has been shown to be as effective as antidepressants for patients with major depressive disorders. Exercise is important in relapse prevention. The increase in serotonin production (happy mood neurotransmitters) during exercise is responsible for the alleviation of chronic depression. Exercise helps normalize sleep which is known to be protective to the brain. My Video on Walking and Meditation may help you; ua-cam.com/video/M-qbEpxTq-Y/v-deo.html Walk on, Frank
Hello David. Congratulations on your getting to the next stage of your life! Enjoy your walking time and all the great adventures you will experience. Walk on, Frank!
In my upcoming Weekly Walking Tips and Inspiration show #10, 2/2/21, I'll be answering viewers' questions. If you have a walking, health, or fitness question you'd like answered, post a comment or send me an email through my Walking for Health and Fitness website. I'll be writing that show on 1/29 so send me your questions ASAP. Walk on, Frank
Why no mention of walking backwards / reverse walking / retro walking? It has just as many benefits. And works body differently. Works muscles in legs in ways that going forward can’t. Time to bring this form of exercise out of the closet.
@C.M. Bright Thank you for feedback I need a good stereo player one I could record my favorate tunes can't think of one but that would motivate me to run a lot harder when you're in the grove
Hello Robert, I'm a big fan of listening to audiobooks. They make the time and miles fly by. I'm currently listening to Chasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death, and Glory in America's Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt. It's a fantastic story and gets me to walk that extra mile or two each walk. Walk on, Frank
I'm not sure what BP means, but if you're asking about lowering your blood pressure, then yes. Exercise, in this case walking, and a healthy diet are the recipe for lower BP. Thanks for watching, walking on. - Frank
@@tonyqwabe5873 Right on, Tony. The great benefit of walking is it does so much good for the body and mind, yet take only a few walks a week for the feel-good benefits to kick in. Then it becomes self-perpetuating... you walk to feel good, and you feel good by walking, and you start to do it more and more. -Best to you, Frank
Hello EP1929, great to hear from you. Swimming is an awesome exercise and if that is your go to exercise then good for you. Just as long as we keep moving... that's the important thing. Swim on, Frank
@@WalkingforHealthandFitness I'm no keep fit expert but I do a 6 mile walk, half mile swim & 5 - 45 minute home workouts per week. This helps the feel good factor.
@@ep1929 You hit the nail on the head! You don't have to be a fitness expert to get the awesome benefits of walking. Just get out and do it, enjoy it, and reap the benefits! Walk on, Frank
I have a doubt,, blood pressure of over 135 plus is considered as high, when a person with normal blood pressure walks it goes up may be above 135 , and if a normal healthy person whose job involves walking then he will having high bp most of time, how can it be healthy then??
Hello Rony, sorry for the delay in responding. Regular physical activity makes your heart stronger. A stronger heart can pump more blood with less effort. As a result, the force on your arteries decreases, lowering your blood pressure. This usually takes about one to three months for regular exercise to have an impact on your blood pressure. The benefits last only as long as you continue to exercise. Walking also help relieve stress which is another cause of high BP. Keep on walking and I know you'll begin to see the benefits. Walk on, Frank
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Hello Vanraj, thanks for watching my video! I don't have a definite answer other than walk to your current ability. For example, if you can walk for 30 minutes at great, keep doing that. If you want to walk longer, set a goal to walk a few minutes longer each day. Eventually you'll reach your goal. Back off when you need a rest day and go longer when you're feeling good. Walk on, Frank
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I quit the antidepressants that I've taken for 30 years and walking 2 hours throughout the day has made me happier than ever.
I have been walking since my father died of heart disease at the age of 59 I am now 60 he died back in 2003 I cannot be any happier than walking every day almost every day being blessed and I got a golden retriever and she's walking with me also...Walking is the Best Medicine not an apple🙂👍🚶♀️🐕
Walk on Debbie!
I’m sorry about the loss of your father and wish you all the best
I too lost my father too young- he passed away at age 60. He died of complications from type 2 diabetes. Had he incorporated daily walking into his life and made better diet choices, I’m convinced he would have been around at least 20 more years.
I am 55 and don’t want to leave my wife a widow or my son fatherless at such a young age. I try to walk/hike every day. There is no doubt it makes you look and feel better.
An Apple per Day too... 👌😉
My dad died on the 23.02.2024, he could live a lot longer. And I started walking everyday since his death and it helped me to stay mentally healthy and sane. I sleep better now, and feel more energetic than before. At this point I only walk 5-7000 steps a day, but the health benefits are already there and amazing. ❤
Hello @lesyaa7428, I'm sorry for your loss. I turned to walking after my back injury and the passing of my mom in 2016. My daily walks became my grief processing and stress relief time. This gave me so much time to relieve great memories and lessons I learned from her. I was able to turn grief and sadness into gratitude for this amazing woman. Here is a video I did about here life lessons. 10 Life Lessons Mom's Life Well Lived: ua-cam.com/video/XuDtnP3Htrg/v-deo.html
Walk on, Frank
Walking saved my life. Going on two years now. I love it!!!!
Hello J.V. Thanks for watching. In a way walking did the same for me after my back injury. Walk on, Frank
I used to HATE walking. Then i was diagnosed with breast cancer this past February. I joined the Y and walked the treadmill. Now the weather is nice so i dumped the Y and walk in the park. An hour before work then 3 miles after. On the weekends we bike in the am and walk in the pm. I have never felt this good in many years. I'm 58 and feel 40. I'm thinner than ive been in 30 years. Its amazing
Hello Mrs. Z, so sorry to hear your diagnosis but is seem like you are doing well with your new fitness routine. Keep smiling, keep getting better, and keep on walking! -Frank
Oh my gosh I hate the treadmill! I walk to my local park and get my steps in on the path-good luck to you on your health journey-you are going to CRUSH it!
Wonderful presentation. I am 66 years old. I walk 16000 steps a day.
Great going! Walk on, Frank
You must have nothing else to do. 16000 steps is 15 miles😂
@@randycarman897 66 years what you will do other than spending your time on your health. This walking is not at a stretch.
Got you beat. 35000 steps a day.
Outstanding! Keep up the good work.
Me and my wife started walking when we got married and moved from abroad to the Netherlands. We combine it with our regular visits at the sport school. Since the second lock down in December, we strive to walk every day between 30 and 60 minutes in a high pace. We must confirm all the mentioned benefits in this video, combining with a very healthy life style when it comes to food etc. So, wish you a happy walking from the Netherlands 🇳🇱.
Martin, that's for the comment and validation! Walk on, Frank
You said you were depressed when you started walking. That's what I needed to hear. I'm taking meds but it isn't working at all. So I need to start walking. Thanks a lot for this video.
Hello LoveEveryone... Yes, after by back injury and the death of my mom... life was difficult for a while. Walking and exercise in general triggers the release of neurotransmitters. Endorphins are natural pain and stress fighters. Dopamine motivates you to take action. It is responsible for the surge that reinforces the feeling of pleasure and reward you get when you take action towards the accomplishment of a goal. Serotonin is released when you feel significant or important. Most anti-depressants focus on the production of serotonin. Oxytocin release creates intimacy, trust, and strengthens relationships. Good luck on your journey...Walk on, Frank
Raquel you don’t need drugs to feel better about yourself. Check out David goggins or jocko wilink.
Acquire discipline and callus your mind -David Goggins
I really love walking. I am so glad more and more videos about walking exist online. It can never be understated.
Hello and I agree more videos are online. Walking is an awesome exercise with so many benefits. Thanks for watching! Walk on, Frank
As my cardiac surgeon said to me after he had performed a TAVR procedure on me, "Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk. "
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Hello Roy, great advice for sure. I hope you are feeling well and enjoying your walking time. Thanks for watching. Walk on, Frank
I am 46, diabetic and perimenopausal. I started walking about 2 weeks ago, and hour every day because my hips and legs feel super weak, I developed insomina, and insulin belly even though i am not overweight. I am however skinny fat! My endo told me, just walk as if your life depends on it. Just walk like possessed 😀😀😀😀 I started and am already better! Damn!
Hello @harshikaswarup3879 , good for you! I'm like that you ended your comment surprised at the effects of walking. This is my favorite part of getting feedback about walking. So many people dismiss it as an effective workout until they try it and are amazed at how good the begin to feel. And, as you found out, it doesn't take very long to feel the effects! Walk on, Frank
Walking provides one significant benefit: you will slowly watch nature, your surroundings and will be astonished how much you can learn about your neighborhood
Thank for watching Wolfgang. I agree 100%. My favorite benefit of walking is how is slows me down and I allow myself to pay attention to my surroundings. Walk on, Frank
😂😂 I doing the same. Even I started filming natures around me & created UA-cam channel
@@Walking_With_Nature Hello Walking with Nature, get to meet you. Good luck on your channel... I've just subscribed. Keep up the good work and walk on, Frank
@@WalkingforHealthandFitness oh! Thanks.
This is so true!
I’m looking to loose 50 pounds I walk 2 to 3 miles 4 days week . Walking makes me feel good better my mood
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Your video motivated me now more than ever to continue walking. I walked five days per week.It included hills and plain.It took me one hour and fifteen minutes to and from.Have not worked out how far a distance that is.I do fast pace, a little jogging, slow trot, a variety.
Great job! I'm honored that you've commented and that my video has motivated you to walk. Walk on, Frank
I've walked on and off. We just happened to visit Disneyland recently and after 12 hours in the park did 15,000 steps. The next day I woke up feeling great, no pain in joints, felt like a 20 year old. Was amazing!
Hello @denaj6711, Disney and walking... what a great combo. I'm happy to hear of your results; you were forced to push your body for 12 hours and the next day you felt great. I think many of us are afraid to exert that much energy and effort for fear of being sore, injured, etc. yet when we do have to do it we feel so much better. I hope you continue walking every day and do a long, long walk to go beyond what you would normally do. Walk on, Frank
So true!!! Walking changed my life.
Thanks for viewing my video! Walk on, Frank
Walking daily for 30 to 60 minutes, I also experienced that walking improves back pain.
Also, when you have a dog, specially an energetic dog as mine, you must walk daily, no excuse possible!
Hello Joop, good for you walking 30-60 minutes a day. You're proof of the benefits of walking. A back issue got me into walking and, looking back, I'm grateful for the awful experience. A dog will get you out everyday... several times a day as you know so good for you and your dog. Walk on, Frank
No doubt. I have a border collie. Mountain hikes mandatory.
67 yrs young,, started walking about 3 yrs ago. Constant challenge but too stubborn to stop. At different times have been in tremendous cardio shape,, getting it all back, within reason.
Hello normgillespie4201, thanks for watching and commenting. I like your stubborn streak! Walk on, Frank
Love this!! 3rd day walking 🚶🏾♀️ ✨️ 💕 will definitely keep going 👍🏽💕
Hello LovelyLady, thank you for watching and your kind words. If you're on day three, then you are beginning to feel the benefits of walking. Keep going, set a goal, develop a "Get Out the Door" routine and walking will become second nature. This link will give you access to my Walking Checklist and Walking Inspiration Newsletter: tinyurl.com/walkingmanfrankonyoutube
Walk on, Frank
Thx Frank after hurting my ankle while jogging 👟👟 I had option than to resort to walking...i thought I had lost a big deal to walk than to run but by listening to your video it seems otherwise...and I am grateful that I can get tremendous benefits by walking without hurting my ankles and still be able to do other cardio exercises on my work out schedule
Hello @SarahKwikiriza-ol9dn ... I'm so happy my information is helping you. While I no longer run, there is great benefit to a walk-run routine. I use to train my beginning cross country runners to start off with run for 1 minute, walk for 1 minute routines until they built up more stamina. It was very effective in getting them into running shape without injury. Continued success... walk on Frank
Full list 12:22. Thanks for the info.
You got it! Walk on, Frank
Yes! I injured my back and walking has been the best remedy!
Hello @nurtureulifecoaching3226 Thanks for you watching and yes, walking is a great exercise for healing and achey back. I learned it the hard way several years ago, that's why I wrote my first book, Walking for Health and Fitness. tinyurl.com/YT-whfchapters Check out the first 2 chapters here. Walk on, Frank
Had beeb walking for 2yrs ago daily.. Im 67 yrs old now... The pains in my both knees is gone...
Sir your speech on walking is very nice nd benefits are mind blowing . Sir I walk 30minutes in the morning nd 30 min. In the evening . Walking makes my mood nd lightens my body as well as my digestion . When I do Not walk I become mood less . I like ur speech nd you gave all benefits are effective thank you .
Hello 11-jianna21, Thanks for watching and commenting. The mindset benefits of walking are what keep me walking day after day! Walk on, Frank
After major heart issues, I started walking more. Shorter faster stride, head up, three times a day. My first walk is before food, and I incorporate a hill. I'm noticeably improving and I love it! My next aim is to take my last walk of the day after my evening meal, now that the evenings are getting light enough. Greetings from England!
Hello Jan, I'm so glad that you're feeling well enough to walk after your heart issues. As you are learning, walking is a great exercise for the whole body and mindset. Were you a walker before your heart issues? Thanks for watching and walk on, Frank
@Walking for Health and Fitness Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I walked quite a lot before I became ill. It's taken a while to get going again, and some of the medication, especially betablockers, prevents me from going faster. Can you advise me about stride length? My natural stride is long, but then I see other women walking with a much shorter stride! Perhaps I should just do what is comfortable! Anyway, I'm enjoying my daily walks once again. I doubt I'll ever get up any more mountains, but the scenery where I live is very beautiful. Thanks.
@@janmccann8081 Yes, as for your stride length, I would have suggested whatever is comfortable and natural. Keep on walking... I bet you have many more mountains to walk up in your future!
I have been power walking daily for about 2 months...walking kind of like Forrest Gump ran...compulsively. I used to jog back in the day but at 65 my joints are telling me NO. I remember sidelining my self as a jogger with things like sore knees slightly twisted ankles etc. Walking is totally pothole/pitfall free. I walk an avg of 8 miles per day and my pace is between 4 & 4.5 MPH. I basically walked my way out of a chronic respiratory condition experienced earlier this year. I was hospitalized and on Oxygen for 1 week back in Feb. Recently my BP after a week long survey avg's 114/76. My cholesterol is down my blood sugar is way down. Downside to getting in the fitness zone? My weight loss is slowing because I am not getting enough of a workout. I made an accidental discovery along the way. Its summer and I thought it best to bring water along with me. Rather than a single bottle I thought two 500ml bottles would balance me out, one per hand. They weigh slightly more than 1lb and a byproduct of walking with these light weights was better tone in wrists-arms-chest. I then stepped up to 800ml bottles @ 1 1/2 lbs per..the result was a better walking workout and continued tone & definition of my upper body. The next step was 1L bottles @ about 2lbs each which continue to help me improve my walking form and adds muscle. The beauty is...if you get thirsty you can drink, if they get heavy you can pour them out. Be sure to look at the horizon when you walk. Your head goes up to where your eyes are focused, your neck goes with it and your shoulders square up. This allows you to pull more air into your upper respiratory system. Lastly, I walk on a crushed limestone path through a Park. These tracks and trails are always humped and curved, never truly flat. I make a point of finding the flattest part of the path to walk on. At 15000 steps per day, even a tilt/slant of a couple of degrees adds fatigue to feet and shin muscles. Sounds inconsequential but it matters over the long haul. Happy motoring everybody!
Peter, you are an excellent example of how walking can be a great workout no matter what condition you begin your journey. Your water bottle tip is excellent and I love how you modified it to add upper body strength training to your walks. Your conclusion on walking on footing that is more conducive to a the health of your feet and shins is spot on. I have a video to help your shin pain -Tired Leg Muscle Relief - Make Your Legs Feel Great: ua-cam.com/video/TpBTsxB7I3Q/v-deo.html
It works for my cross country runners and I know the shin exercise will help you avoid pain. Walk on, Frank
Your comment is very motivating!
Thank you for the tips! I have three pound walking weights in my car but I haven't worked my way up to them yet...I'm currently in week three of my walking journey.
@@sunny83RN😁 I am so pleased for you. I have started doing Yoga 3 days a week in addition to walking. Its a sneaky way of practicing mindfulness and its great for balance and flexibility...flat out THE BEST therapy there is. Take care of your feet, i.e. buy good shoes. Happy Motoring Sunny!
THANK YOU, Frank, for this inspiring and highly motivational presentation of the benefits of walking! You TRULY are lengthening and enriching many lives, dear friend!
Hello Barry! Thank you for your kind words. Walking has improved my quality of life after a serious back injury and I knew that it can help others. I'm look more and more into the positive emotional and mindset benefits. Walk on, Frank
Thank you for your kind information about Walking
Hello khalidislam. Thank you for watching and commenting. Knowing I've reached you and others is gratifying.
Walk on, Frank
Helloooo 🙂
Up until about three or four years ago I did an awful lot of walking each day. Since I took early retirement about 1 and 1/2 years ago, I’ve become very sedentary.
I found this video really engaging and motivational, and I plan to get my bum out of the chair, and go for a walk today. Hoping to do this at least three times a week at the moment, let’s see how it goes.
Much thanks and best wishes,
Steve :-) U.K.
Thank you for your kind words about my video. Walking is the best medicine for both mind and body! Walk on, Frank
Go for it Steve
I started walking about 6 months ago. I was so out of shape that I had to stop multiple times just walking a mile. Now I start every day with a one hour walk, about 3.4 miles. I also walk again after dinner most nights another half hour. I very much prefer walking outdoors, but will walk on a treadmill in very bad weather.
Hello Ginahanley5548, Your story is a great one that should be heard by everyone. I've always said that walking is the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape and you are proof of this. Wishing you continued good health. Walk on, Frank
True.. besides helping me get in shape it also promotes mental health..
AS I WALK..I THINK OF wonderful ideas and how to execute it... if i have a project in mind i walk and think about my project. things to do...bmy mind think faster and have good answers while walking.. true
The biggest surprise when I began walking to recover from a serious back injury was how much it improved my mental wellbeing and outlook. I was out of work four months due to a disc injury. Once the pain ended and I could start to get into shape I began walking (I was a runner... that was a factor in my injury). I soon realized the best part of walking was how it improved my mindset and the ideas I generated while out on my walks help me see my problems and solutions crystal clear. I never returned to running! Thanks for your comment. Walk on, Frank
I meditate while walking😅. I repeat affirmations and mantras and often do gratitude meditation as well. I sometimes listen to uplifting music as well but not always. PS- I don't close my eyes while walking just think of these thoughts and be mindful. 🎉
@@genuinehuman1 Fantastic Braveheart! The benefits of affirmations and gratitude alone are enough to do, and recognized them often throughout the day. Add walking to the mix, and I believe the positive effects get multiplied. Closing my eyes while walking is interesting. I have a very wide stretch of roadway that's uphill. I start by doing 5 steps and then open my eyes to be sure all is good. I've gotten up to 30 steps before opening my eyes... It's a rush to trust that all will be well, and I would do it if it was risky. That's what's interesting... I know nothing is going to happen but...it's a trust thing. I rely on my hearing and trust that when I scanned the road before closing my eyes, all looked clear. It's no life-changing exercise, just something interesting to add to my walks along that particular route. Walk on, Frank
I am 32 almost 33 and I walk everywhere everyday and it is incredible Best Friend Forever
I agree! Walk on!
Thank you, Frank!
Your welcome! Walk on, Frank
These are very good and true benefits of walking. I started recording my walks recently. I have uploaded some of them on my UA-cam channel. The actual walk videos I have done will encourage you to walk as you see my examples.
Let's walk together 😅😅
Hello @drolugbengaadetitunTV, thanks for watching and commenting on my video. Great job in creating videos to encourage others to walk. Walking is the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape. Walk on, Frank
Brilliant make of a vital information
Thank you Thordur! I appreciate the comment... Walk on, Frank
You are a very good teacher u explain so well on this topic..
This subject helps me alot
I will definitely go walking today ..
Suzanna, thanks for the feedback! Walk on, Frank
Woww walking is amazing no need to join a gym
That's the best part of walking... no gym fees! Walk on, Frank
Thanks sir 😊God bless!
Hello @zenaidaparas6857 thanks for your blessing! Walk on, Frank
I am 26 yo I walk around 7-8km a day. I lift some moderate weights as well. For me it's fast but small strides breathe in and out. I wanna do more long distance walks daily.
Hello ASY, thanks for watching. That's a great routine you have! Walking a moderate wait lifting will keep you walking longer and stronger. Have you tried adding bodyweight exercises to your walks? Check out my video on doing bodyweight exercises while walking: Supercharge Your Fitness and Build Bodyweight Strength While Walking
ua-cam.com/video/eeY-Cm8Igx8/v-deo.html -Walk on, Frank
Walking for Health and Fitness has begun a walking group on Facebook. You First Walking Group- facebook.com/groups/yourfirstwalkingclub -is a group/club of like-minded people coming together to encourage one another to walk for health and fitness, and to enjoy a sense of community. I'll be posting walking tips in my videos and encouraging you to post pictures, your thoughts, and most importantly your accomplishments, so the group can celebrate YOU. We all need a "win" each day and to me, a win is that one thing that works out for you. Let this group assist you in walking and winning! Walk on, Frank
Very good walking video
Thank you Griffin. Walking is a fantastic exercise that will benefit anyone at any age. Thank's for watching. Walk on, Frank
Excellent information 🙏🏻
Thank you Radhamani! Walk on, Frank
My body is failing me and making me unhappy, anxiety issues and digestive issues...I better start walking then
I'm sorry to hear of your problems. I do think walking will help you cope with your health issues. Walk on, Frank
Wow! Great I will walk !!
Walk on, Frank
I really enjoy walking fast! I didn’t think that it would make me feel as good as running, until I tried it. Also, the pain with the arthritis in my knee and ankle doesn’t agree with me running. I can walk pain free! Over!
Hello @ziggy44132, your story is my story... I was always hurt running and now I'm pain free since 2016 by walking. As an added bonus, I add bodyweight exercises to my walks so I'm stronger than I was then and my weight is the same as it was eight years ago.
I wrote a book about the benefits of adding bodyweight exercises to walking: www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com/fitness-walking-bodyweight-exercises-book
Walk on, Frank
Thank you, sir!
Very welcome! Walk on!
Man good video very detailed...
Thank you Lamar! I appreciate your kind word. Walk on, Franki
Great I will follow up you!
Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you in future... or past videos. Walk on, Frank
Thank you, very informative 👍
You're welcome. I hope your are out and walking often. It's a great exercise for the body and mind. Walk on, Frank
Thanks again frank 👍
I walk slowly due to my health conditions, I feel my body is comfortable at a slow pace and can't go fast. Is this okay?? I hope so.
Hello Naturelove, Yes...walk at whatever pace is comfortable for you. Just getting out for a walk is a great health benefit. I wish you a full recovery from your conditions. Walk on, Frank
@@WalkingforHealthandFitness thank you kindly for your reply
Also, fall in love with Feldenkrais and Alexander Technique....re-learn conscious movement.
Thank you Cee Emm, I am familiar with Feldenkrais, I read a book about that method when I was a runner and first injured my back many years ago. I still have the book and realized that running was a great cause of pain in my life since my early 20's. Ouch. That's why I walk! Walk on, Frank
Sir i m facing ED Erectile Dsyfuntion .walking can impove ?
Walking always give me a lift, both spiritually and physically. Walk on!
Sir I have depression problem
Can walking cure my depression ?
I believe walking can help you deal better with depression. Scientist have encouraged exercise as treatment for depression and anxiety-related disorders for years.
Studies of daily yoga and meditation have shown a shrinkage of the amydala, a deep-brain structure strongly linked to the processing of stress, fear, and anxiety. A smaller amydala means a lower rate of concern and worry and a heightened sense of calm allowing us to concentrate on the task at hand.
Exercise has been shown to be as effective as antidepressants for patients with major depressive disorders. Exercise is important in relapse prevention.
The increase in serotonin production (happy mood neurotransmitters) during exercise is responsible for the alleviation of chronic depression. Exercise helps normalize sleep which is known to be protective to the brain.
My Video on Walking and Meditation may help you; ua-cam.com/video/M-qbEpxTq-Y/v-deo.html
Walk on,
Frank
I have been walking like 10000 steps a day and sometimes I increased the steps to do further miles
Way to go Jason. I always say walking is the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape. Walk on, Frank
Great great!!!
Thanks for watching my video!
Amazing!❤
Thank you Jiv! 😄 I'm so happy you liked the video, Walk on, Frank
Nice video
Thank you Rose, walk on!
Great great
Thank you Dilip! Walk on!
Now that I am retired, I can walk 5 hours a day.
Hello David. Congratulations on your getting to the next stage of your life! Enjoy your walking time and all the great adventures you will experience. Walk on, Frank!
This is better than the care and feeding of your pet rock!
Rock on Kit! Thanks for watching.
❤walking
Thanks for watching and commenting. I love walking too. It's changed my life and I'm sharing that with the the world! Walk on, Frank
Hello Frank
Hello Carmela, thank you so much for watching and saying hello. Here's wishing you many great walks in your future! Walk on, Frank
Protect your feet : no shoes or socks that pinch toes or raise toes. Look up exercises to prevent/ reverse hallux valgus.
Thanks, I'll look that up. Walk on, Frank
Nice one bro 😀
Thanks 😁
In my upcoming Weekly Walking Tips and Inspiration show #10, 2/2/21, I'll be answering viewers' questions. If you have a walking, health, or fitness question you'd like answered, post a comment or send me an email through my Walking for Health and Fitness website. I'll be writing that show on 1/29 so send me your questions ASAP. Walk on, Frank
Why no mention of walking backwards / reverse walking / retro walking? It has just as many benefits. And works body differently. Works muscles in legs in ways that going forward can’t. Time to bring this form of exercise out of the closet.
Well am 63 better get started trouble is it gets boring
@C.M. Bright Thank you for feedback I need a good stereo player one I could record my favorate tunes can't think of one but that would motivate me to run a lot harder when you're in the grove
Hello Robert, I'm a big fan of listening to audiobooks. They make the time and miles fly by. I'm currently listening to Chasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death, and Glory in America's Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt. It's a fantastic story and gets me to walk that extra mile or two each walk. Walk on, Frank
@@WalkingforHealthandFitness Thank you for advice am going for one of those strap on stereos
I get on the train get off somewhere then walk around - always somewhere different - I guess you have to live in the city for this plan
Frank
Walk on Aaron!
You have nice eyes! Nice color! :)
Oh thank you!
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Thank you. Check out all my walking video. Walk on, Frank
Can walking cure bp
I'm not sure what BP means, but if you're asking about lowering your blood pressure, then yes. Exercise, in this case walking, and a healthy diet are the recipe for lower BP. Thanks for watching, walking on. - Frank
Certainly it will lower it to a normal level if you walk at least 3 times a week. Your Dr will be surprised at the readings
@@tonyqwabe5873 Right on, Tony. The great benefit of walking is it does so much good for the body and mind, yet take only a few walks a week for the feel-good benefits to kick in. Then it becomes self-perpetuating... you walk to feel good, and you feel good by walking, and you start to do it more and more. -Best to you, Frank
Walking is good but I think swimming is slightly better - very little wear on the joints.
Hello EP1929, great to hear from you. Swimming is an awesome exercise and if that is your go to exercise then good for you. Just as long as we keep moving... that's the important thing. Swim on, Frank
@@WalkingforHealthandFitness I'm no keep fit expert but I do a 6 mile walk, half mile swim & 5 - 45 minute home workouts per week.
This helps the feel good factor.
@@ep1929 You hit the nail on the head! You don't have to be a fitness expert to get the awesome benefits of walking. Just get out and do it, enjoy it, and reap the benefits! Walk on, Frank
I have a doubt,, blood pressure of over 135 plus is considered as high, when a person with normal blood pressure walks it goes up may be above 135 , and if a normal healthy person whose job involves walking then he will having high bp most of time, how can it be healthy then??
Hello Rony, sorry for the delay in responding. Regular physical activity makes your heart stronger. A stronger heart can pump more blood with less effort. As a result, the force on your arteries decreases, lowering your blood pressure. This usually takes about one to three months for regular exercise to have an impact on your blood pressure. The benefits last only as long as you continue to exercise. Walking also help relieve stress which is another cause of high BP. Keep on walking and I know you'll begin to see the benefits. Walk on, Frank
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Thanks for watching.
You loose nothing by walking daily as much as you can. You loose a lot health wise by not walking..
Hello Ignaciousmeki, I totally agree! My neighbor is 83 years old and walks every day. "Climb a hill or take a pill" is his motto. Walk on, Frank
How many minutes a 70 year old male person should 👣🚶 walk ???
Hello Vanraj, thanks for watching my video! I don't have a definite answer other than walk to your current ability. For example, if you can walk for 30 minutes at great, keep doing that. If you want to walk longer, set a goal to walk a few minutes longer each day. Eventually you'll reach your goal. Back off when you need a rest day and go longer when you're feeling good. Walk on, Frank
@@WalkingforHealthandFitness thank you🙏 for the reply
Great question 🙋♀️
@@vanrajsindha9918 You're welcome! Walk on, Frank