Ep 1: Getting Out the Door | Preparing for Your Walk with a Routine

Ep 1: Getting Out the Door | Preparing for Your Walk with a Routine

Author: Frank S. Ring June 6, 2023 Duration: 29:05
Ep 1: Getting Out the Door | Preparing for Your Walk with a Routine Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. -Alexander Graham Bell In today’s Walking for Health and Fitness episode 1, I will discuss: Preparations you can do to make getting out the door and walking a well-organized routine that puts you in the right frame mind to have an awesome walk. And you’ll learn about the seemingly odd items I carry with my on my walk… this will make perfect sense in a few moments. How many times have you been excited to do something whether it was a big project, or you had a burst of inspiration you wanted to act on only to be sidetracked and ultimately derailed as you hunted high and low for the necessary items you needed to go forward with your task. Exercising is no different than any other activity you may undertake. You’re excited to begin getting back into shape and you want to take advantage of the beautiful day and get out for a walk. WHF Podcast Episode 1 Main Topic10 Quick Steps to Take Before Your Next Walk:  Why prepare your Walking gear before-hand? Have a place for your walking gear. Mindset Considerations before you even get out the door. Weather Considerations before You Walk What essentials should you carry when you walk? Safety equipment: water, reflective vest, headlamp or flashlight Mindset Benefits of Walking Know your walking routes Add a motivational element to your walking routine. The My Mid-walking turnaround. Other Considerations in preparing to get out the door   More Walking Information Links from this Episode: Free Book Chapters: Walking for Health and Fitness Walking for Health and Fitness Chapters 1 & 2 Walking Inspiration Get Out the Door Checklist Walking Insight of the Week from Walking Logbook Journal: How to Start a Walking Exercise Program Product of the Week: YUOTO Waist Pack with Water Bottle Holder  Learn More: Walking for Health and Fitness Complete Program National Weather Service links to heat index and wind chill: https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/html/heatindex.shtml https://www.weather.gov/epz/wxcalc_windchill Links to Frank's Walking Videos: In Case of Emergency Medical ID | Walking Tip of the Day How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day Benefits of Drinking Water Tips to Increase Your Water Intake Walking in Cold Weather Properly Dressed in Layers Other Links Mentioned in the Episode: My Virtual Walk Around the United States Mapitpedometer.com Google Earth Map My Walk - Website   Social Media Links for Walking for Health and Fitness: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walkingforhealthandfitnessprogram Your First Walking Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourfirstwalkingclub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkingforhealthandfitness/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkingManFrank Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/walkingforhealthandfitness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walking-for-health-and-fitness/ Thanks for listening; walk on! Learn More about the Walking for Health and Fitness Complete Walking Program:    

Frank Ring knows a thing or two about putting one foot in front of the other. After a debilitating back injury forced him into a painful, months-long recovery, he found his path to healing through the simple, profound act of walking. That personal journey evolved into a mission, leading to books, programs, and now the Walking for Health and Fitness podcast. This isn't about extreme workouts or unattainable goals; it's a practical, encouraging conversation for anyone who wants to feel better, move with less pain, and build sustainable fitness from the ground up. In each episode, Frank draws from his own experience and research to discuss topics like proper walking form, integrating movement into a busy day, setting realistic goals, and the mental clarity that comes with a consistent routine. You'll hear straightforward advice, listener questions, and motivational stories that remind you that every journey begins with a single step. The podcast serves as an audio companion to his broader work, offering actionable tips and a supportive voice to help you walk your way toward a more balanced, healthy life, no matter your starting point. Tune in for honest talk about making lasting change, where the focus is on consistency over intensity and progress is measured one peaceful, powerful stride at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 41

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Ep 10: Perfect Your Walking Form with STEPS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:56
I talk about how to perfect your walking form with STEPS and why walking good form is essential, and I’ll give you my STEPS acronym you can easily remember that will give you the perfect walking form. The proper walking…
EP. 9: Habits and Routines for Walking Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:59
Habits and routines are both ingrained patterns of behavior that we adopt in our daily lives, yet they differ in their underlying nature and formation. In Walking for Health and Fitness podcast episode 9, you will learn…
Ep 8: 10 Ways to Hold Yourself Accountable to Get and Stay Fit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:57
In this episode, we discuss 10 Ways to Hold Yourself Accountable to use walking as a way to get in shape and stay in shape. Continue listening so you can easily learn and implement these accountability actions. You will…
Ep. 7: How to Hold Yourself Accountable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:38
Do you find it difficult to stick to your fitness goals? Are you constantly searching for motivation to stay active? Well, you're not alone. Many of us struggle with holding ourselves accountable to our fitness routines.…
Ep 6: 5 Benefits of Setting Goals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:07
Get ready to set a long-term goal to keep you fired up and walking for years to come and a short-term goal that you can accomplish quickly. We all need wins every day, and having short-term goals gets you more wins. Winn…
Ep 5: Finding Purpose - What’s Your Why [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:23
When you know your life's purpose, it becomes easier to focus on where you are going, what matters the most in your life, and what decisions are aligned with your goals. Knowing why it’s important for you to begin a prog…
Ep 4: 13 Benefits of a Daily Walk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:16
13 Benefits of Walking Every Day Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far. - Thomas Jefferson Consistency is the theme of this episode of Walking for Health and Fitness. Specifically, ho…
Ep 3: Walking Speed and Life Expectancy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:09
This episode is about a 10 Minute Time Test. A self-diagnostic health test you can and should perform at least once a month. Download: Fitness Walking and Bodyweight Exercises, Chapters 1 & 2 Walking speed is a powerful…
Ep 2: Walking Safely on the Road [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:27
There are two kinds of pedestrians... the quick and the dead. Thomas Dewar That might sound like a shocking quote to begin a podcast but it’s deadly serious and necessary. In 2021, there were nearly 7,500 pedestrian deat…
Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15
Hello, I’m Frank Ring the author of the Amazon Best Seller Walking for Health and Fitness, the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape. I discovered the healing power of walking after a severe back injury put me ou…