walking
Coverage of walking in the Nexus archive.
- How does my energy use differ if I walk, jog or run for 1 kilometre?
The article explores how energy use varies when traveling 1 kilometre by walking, jogging, or running. It notes that the difference in energy expenditure depends on the distance traveled.
- Edina man turns 100 still golfing, walking hallways with clubs to stay strong
A man from Edina has turned 100 years old and continues to golf and walk with clubs to maintain his strength. The centenarian demonstrates that age does not limit physical activity or social engagement.
- Ezekiel Emanuel: My father lived into his 90s. He understood something many successful men miss
Ezekiel Emanuel reflects on his father's approach to healthy aging, emphasizing social engagement, physical activity, and intellectual curiosity over strict diets or supplements. The article critiques the modern wellness industry's focus on measurement and optimization, advocating instead for sustainable, enjoyable habits like walking and reducing processed foods.
- 15 things walking does for your body and mind that more intense exercise doesn't
The article highlights that walking offers broader and better-evidenced benefits for the body and mind compared to more intense exercises, including improvements in creative thinking and blood sugar regulation.
- 5 anti-aging secrets that could add years to your life
The article highlights five anti-aging habits, including walking more and cultivating a stronger sense of purpose, which may support longevity and improve health as one ages.
- Cars will be banned from 200 more roads in London as Sadiq Khan and TfL launch new scheme to encourage walking in the capital
London will ban cars from 200 additional roads under a new scheme led by Mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport for London (TfL) to promote walking in the city.
- Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)
A 2014 study published by the American Psychological Association found that taking a walk enhances creativity more than sitting. The research compared the effects of walking and sitting on creative problem-solving tasks, showing walking led to improved performance.
- Scientists reveal the best exercise for knee arthritis pain relief
A major review of 217 trials found aerobic exercise to be most effective for managing knee osteoarthritis, with activities like walking, cycling, and swimming reducing pain and improving movement. Strength training and mind-body exercises are recommended as supplements, confirming exercise as a safe and essential treatment.
- Why WALKING really is the world's best exercise: Major new book tears apart everything you've been told about 10,000 steps a day. THIS is the precise plan needed to lose weight, ease pain and stave off cancer
A new book challenges the widely accepted 10,000-steps-a-day exercise recommendation, arguing it is oversimplified. It proposes a tailored walking plan to achieve weight loss, reduce pain, and lower cancer risk, emphasizing scientific evidence over generic targets.