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Long stride push-back walking: The simple daily habit that strengthens hips and prevents age-related weakness

This underrated walking technique shifts the focus from moving forward to driving power backward, activating muscles that ...
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I followed the Japanese walking method for 30 days — here's what happened to my back pain and energy levels

As a fitness editor, I’m not one for health fads and trends, but when I tried the Japanese Interval Walking Training (IWT) method a month ago, I was immediately hooked. The interval walking method ...
Everyday Health

Walking May Reduce Back Pain Risk, No Matter Your Speed

A new study found that 100 minutes a day of walking at any pace can slash the risk of lower back pain by 23 percent — and even shorter walks have benefits. Walking daily, even at a slow pace, can ...
Women's Health

Power Walking Delivers A Full-Body Burn. Here’s Why Fitness Experts Swear By It.

The term “power walking” might make you think of days past, it's so back. Walking in general is beyond popular right now because this low-impact exercise has a bunch of benefits—both mental and ...
The Hill

Walking more may prevent cause of lower back pain: Study

Walking 100 minutes a day reduces risk of chronic low back pain by 23 percent Nearly 12,000 participants aged 20 years or older participated in the study Low back pain is the leading cause of ...
AOL

Power Walking Is Back in a Big Way. Here’s Why Experts Say It’s the Ultimate Cardio.

The term “power walking” might make you think of days past, but I’ll say it: It’s so back. Walking in general is beyond popular right now because this low-impact exercise has a bunch of benefits—both ...