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Walking is Fitness

Dave Paulart19.com

Use this podcast to change your life with a daily 10 minute walk.

Walking consistently can help you live longer and lower the risk of illness and disease. Walking is also a powerful way to calm anxiety, manage stress, and even think better.

Join Dave for a daily ten-minute walk. It'll feel like you're taking a walk with a friend since every episode of Walking is Fitness is recorded while Dave is out walking.

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Episodes

Should You Walk Less?

This is the question Stephen asks and during today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about it. Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivation to take the walk Subscribe to Dave's weekly email newsletter Check Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support Walking is Fitness with a virtual coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 16, 202510 min

The Emotional Impact Of Using A Step Tracker

A step tracker can dramatically change your walking habit. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the emotional impact of counting your steps. Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivation to take the walk Subscribe to Dave's weekly email newsletter Check Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support Walking is Fitness with a virtual coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

May 15, 202510 min

A Special Day For A Walk

Dave celebrates a big birthday today. During today's ten-minute walk, he shares what this day means for him. Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivation to take the walk⁠ ⁠Subscribe to Dave's weekly email newsletter⁠ ⁠Check Walking is Fitness on YouTube⁠ ⁠Support Walking is Fitness with a virtual coffee⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

May 14, 202510 min

The Benefits Of Walking In Nature

Five reasons to walk in nature is what Dave discusses during today's ten-minute walk. Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivation to take the walk Subscribe to Dave's weekly email newsletter Check Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support Walking is Fitness with a virtual coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 13, 202510 min

I Couldn't Have Imagined How Good I Feel Now

Joann is more than a year into walking every day. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a comment from Joann about the impact this is having on her. Download your 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 12, 202510 min

Why Am I Doing This?

Do you ever ask this question about walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells the story of his friend who's asking the same thing. Download your 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 11, 202510 min

Breaking The Obsession

When walking feels like a "have to" it can steal your joy. During today's rainy ten-minute walk, Dave shares the stories from two listeners...Mady and Brian who share how they've rediscovered the joy of walking. This is the final weekend to take the brief Walking is Fitness survey HERE Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivation to take the walk⁠ ⁠Subscribe to Dave's weekly email newsletter⁠ ⁠Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube⁠ ⁠Support Walking is Fitness with a virt...

May 10, 202510 min

Stairs Are Valuable

Do you avoid stairs when possible? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about why you might want to see stairs differently. Download your 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 09, 202510 min

There's Always A Way

Becky's attitude about walking when circumstances get tough is a good one. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares her perspective. Download your 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 08, 202510 min

BONUS WALK: Survey Update

Dave shares some preliminary results from the survey about Walking is Fitness. You still have until the end of this weekend to take part. Tap here for the survey⁠ ⁠Sign up for the Walking is Fitness weekly email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 07, 20259 min

How A Ten Minute Walk Can Change Your Life

Making this ten-minute walk a daily habit will change your life. Dave explains seven things that could change. Download your 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 07, 202510 min

Don't Dismiss The Rainy Walk

Walking in the rain has some very real benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave encounters some unexpected wildlife as he talks about these benefits. Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Download your free 90 Days To A Walking Habit You'll Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

May 06, 202510 min

Why Starting Is Harder Than We Expect

Sheryl is finding starting a new walking habit is really hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells Sheryl's story and also talks about something he's starting that is way harder than expected. Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Download your free 90 Days To A Walking Habit You'll Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

May 05, 202510 min

Finding Motivation To Take The Walk

Maintaining consistent motivation can be a challenge. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a comment from a listener who's struggling to get out the front door. Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivation to take the walk Subscribe to Dave's weekly email newsletter Check Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support Walking is Fitness with a virtual coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

May 04, 20259 min

Do You Care?

Carol responds to a comment from another listener about what people may be thinking as they are out walking. Tap here to take the Walking is Fitness podcast survey Download a free 30 or 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivation to take the walk⁠ ⁠Subscribe to Dave's weekly email newsletter⁠ ⁠ Check this week's Walking is Fitness video on YouTube and see if you can spot the mosquito on Dave's forehead ⁠ ⁠Support Walking is Fitness with a virtual coffee⁠ Learn more about your ad c...

May 03, 202510 min

When Should I See A Doctor?

What should I do about pain while walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how he's rethinking his answer to this question. Your opinion is needed to make Walking is Fitness better. Tap here to take a brief survey Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivation to take the walk Subscribe to Dave's weekly email newsletter Check Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support Walking is Fitness with a virtual coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

May 02, 20259 min

When The Walk Turns Negative

What happens when walking gives you more space to focus on the negative? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a comment from a listener who struggles with this. Your opinion is needed. Tap here to take a brief survey to help make Walking is Fitness better. Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Download your free 90 Days To A Walking Habit You'll Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Priva...

May 01, 202510 min

BONUS WALK: Your Opinion Needed

Tap here for the 12 question survey Dave talks about during today's bonus walk. For a little extra motivation to keep walking sign up for the Walking is Fitness weekly email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 30, 20258 min

Guess What Scott Did After Retiring?

Scott had a job that required he walk five miles every day. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the surprising thing Scott did after he retired from that job. Download your free 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker to provide added motivation to take the walk Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Apr 30, 202510 min

Have You Tried Walking Sticks?

Walking sticks can supersize the benefits of walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about those benefits and also talks honestly about why he hasn't tried walking sticks yet. Download your free 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker to provide added motivation to take the walk Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

Apr 29, 202510 min

Calming Anxiety With A Walk

Walking is a proven way to calm anxiety and manage stress. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about what else he does while walking to optimize the calming effect of walking. Download your free 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker to provide added motivation to take the walk Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

Apr 28, 202510 min

Is The Fitness Gap Discouraging You?

Creating a walking habit is hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the most discouraging part...the gap season....and how you can overcome it! Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker to provide added motivation to take the walk Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Apr 27, 20259 min

This Listener Is Stronger Than They Realize

A new comment on Spotify kicks off today's ten-minute walk with Dave Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivation to take the walk Subscribe to Dave's weekly email newsletter Check Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support Walking is Fitness with a virtual coffee Take a brief listener survey to help the podcast get better Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Apr 26, 202510 min

The Flexibility Of Walking

Before heading back to South Carolina, Dave takes advantage of the flexibility of walking. He also gets to use his golf announcer voice for this episode. Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivation to take the walk Subscribe to Dave's weekly email newsletter Check Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support Walking is Fitness with a virtual coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Apr 25, 202510 min

Five Benefits Of Walking Inside

One of the great things about walking is the flexibility it gives you. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave takes advantage of that flexibility and talks about five benefits of walking inside. Download your free 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker to provide added motivation to take the walk Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Receive Dave's weekly email for an extra boost of motivation and encouragement HERE Learn more about your ad...

Apr 24, 202510 min

Strolling Along HarborWalk

Enjoy a tour of Baltimore's Inner Harbor during today's ten-minute walk with Dave. Download your free 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker to provide added motivation to take the walk Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 23, 202510 min

How Walking Makes Travel Better

Today's ten-minute walk happens in Colonial Williamsburg as Dave talks about several ways walking while traveling is a good thing. Download your free 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker to provide added motivation to take the walk Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Apr 22, 20259 min

Overcoming Old Mindsets

Finding the motivation is going to be different for each of us. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares what gets BD out the door each day. Download your free 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker to provide added motivation to take the walk Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Apr 21, 202510 min

Jasmine Lost Her Motivation

And, yet! During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares an inspiring comment from Jasmine who has been struggling with her motivation to get out and walk. Download your 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 20, 202510 min

Why Aren't More People Out Walking?

Walking is great exercise. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave ponders reasons why more people aren't taking advantage of this powerful fitness activity. Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube Support the podcast with a virtual coffee through Buy Me A Coffee Download your free 90 Days To A Walking Habit You'll Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

Apr 19, 20259 min
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