Ep 10: Perfect Your Walking Form with STEPS

Ep 10: Perfect Your Walking Form with STEPS

Author: Frank S. Ring August 8, 2023 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 form is vital to your health and fitness. You’ll walk with less effort, breathe more deeply to take more oxygen into your respiratory system and reduce your risk of injury. Walking speed is a powerful indicator of vitality: Walking speed studies show that a person's pace, along with their age and gender, can predict their life expectancy just as well as the complex battery of other health indicators, such as blood pressure, body mass index, chronic conditions, and smoking history. Good walking form will also allow you to walk faster.   Great Health and Fitness Begins Here...Fitness Walking Exercise Program... Now on the Teachable Platform! Learn More <-   Try Frank's Complete Walking Program Risk-Free  Walking for Health and Fitness Complete Program    Please scroll down for free downloads of my walking books and more!   Free Quote of the Week (Download): Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect. -Vince Lombardi Download the Quote <-   Get a Free Trial of Blinkist Risk-Free: Try Blinkist Risk-Free for 30 Days   Free Downloads: Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast Ep. 10 Get the first 3 Weeks of Walking Insights Walking Logbook Journal:  Weekly Insights 1, 2, & 3   Walking for Health and Fitness Website   Products of the Week: Fitness Walking Exercise Program. The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition: 10 Reasons to Make the Switch Juice Plus+  Books by Frank S. Ring Walking for Health and Fitness Fitness Walking and Bodyweight Exercises Walking Inspiration Walking Logbook Journal  Facebook: Your First Walking Club (Group) Walking for Health and Fitness Program Links to Frank's Walking Videos:  Walking for Health and Fitness YouTube Channel Walking for Health and Fitness Interview with Frank S. Ring My virtual Run/Walk Around the United States   Social Media Links for Walking for Health and Fitness: Facebook   Your First Walking Group Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Thanks for listening & walk on!

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.
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