Who decided it had to be 10,000 steps? Don’t go down that rabbit hole
Oh dear, what if there’s nothing at all but marketing behind the step count that now rules our lives?
Walking
‘No limit on the time to chat’: Peter Yates walks us through one of his great joys
Curating and embarking on week-long walks with friends in some of the world’s most exotic locations is one of top Australian businessman Peter Yates’ biggest pleasures.
‘I couldn’t get out of my house’: Aunty Bev lost 118kg and regained her health
When Bev Donovan lost her mother she fell into a depressive spiral that saw her reach a weight of 185kg and risk heart failure. Her journey home brought her back to good health.
Too sluggish to exercise? Your diet could help
If you’re inspired to make this your best year yet, the advice is to make continual small but important changes that become daily habits.
‘If we don’t operate, you’ll die’: The night Geoff’s life changed forever
In less than two hours, Geoff Lester went from seemingly fit and healthy to being told he would die without immediate surgery. Exercise has been crucial to his recovery.
Here’s how to get more out of your daily walk
Walking is great for your heart health, but incorporating interval training and reducing sedentary time can deliver even greater returns with every step.
‘Tis the season for a parable of kindness
Did I just imagine that? Here among the snorters, meat-slappers and moaning joggers were two strangers, partaking in an exchange of kind words, witnessed by no one else in the world.
Walk your way to better health
It’s an unassuming exercise, but walking can be great for your health. Here are some tips to get you started.
What are the health benefits of walking in nature?
The simple act of walking in nature is being hailed as a health booster for everyone from Gen Z to Boomers and beyond.
Is walking is the most underrated form of exercise?
There’s no need to join a gym when walking is a great way to get fit for free. Try these simple techniques to optimise the benefits of your daily walk.
Ladies, this nocturnal pleasure should be ours, too
Walking alone at night in the bush can be a beautiful experience. But for women it’s often fraught, and that feels unfair.
Take a walk on the wild side
A harbourside hike takes in urban wilderness and links to the land’s ancestral past.
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