Walking & Health

Below are our 16 articles in the walking & health' category:

A Solo Walking Guide
How many people get far more out of walking and hiking by doing it alone as opposed to being part of a larger group. The importance of understanding...
Fell Running: Is it for You?
If you’ve ever been walking in the hills, you’ll almost certainly have encountered someone in shorts and shirt, carrying nothing more than a water...
General Health And Safety When Walking
Whether you’re hiking, rambling, taking the dog out for a run on the park or just going out for a pleasant leisurely ‘stroll’ - walking is probably...
Hiking for Older People
The wonderful thing about hiking is that anyone can do it. As long as you can walk (although you do see parents carrying babies in special...
How To Avoid Blisters When Hiking
It’s important to choose a pair of hiking boots or shoes along with several pairs of thick socks you can change on your hike that will be the most...
How to Prepare for the Hiking Season
The fitter you are, the longer you’ll be able to hike and the easier your walking will be. The problem is that during the winter most people don’t...
How to Prevent Walking Injuries
Those who walk or hike are far less likely to suffer injuries than others who take part in more vigorous exercise or play contact sports. However...
How To Take Care Of Your Feet When Hiking
Your feet are probably the most important 'tools' when you are out walking or hiking so it's important to look after them. There are numerous things...
Nutrition for Walking
How it’s important to know how to refuel when you’re out walking. The types of food which will provide you with the most energy and the importance of...
Walking for Fitness: A Plan
It’s hardly a secret that walking is great exercise, and an excellent way to increase your fitness levels. It’s probably the easiest and cheapest...
Walking for Health
How you need to get out of breath if you intend using a walking regime as a method of becoming fit. How it’s important to know your own individual...
Walking for Physical Rehabilitation
Walking is excellent exercise, a good way to get and stay fit and lose some weight. Walking also has its place in physical therapy and...
Walking Injuries
Although all walkers are susceptible to injuries during a walk the vast majority of injuries happen to those who are not used to walking or hiking...
Walking on Roads
How walking or hiking on roads can be far more dangerous than walking in the countryside. Things to be aware of and some useful advice as well as...
What is SwimHiking?
The Lake District would seem to provide the perfect setting for those who like to swim and for those who enjoy hiking too. It seems to have become a...
What to do in an Emergency
Whilst the vast majority of walking trips go off without a hitch it’s also important to be prepared for any eventuality and, unfortunately accidents...
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