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This reference bonus podcast gives you tools to get started walking, once you are cleared to do so by your doctor. Walking is the most natural form of movement, and requires little equipment, so let's get started together, pursuing Wellness While Walking!

LET'S TALK THE WALK!

• Wellness While Walking Facebook page
• Wellness While Walking on Instagram
• Wellness While Walking on Twitter
• Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information

ARTICLES AND BOOKS (some links are affiliate links)

Fitness Walking for Dummies by Liz Neporent

The article, "Starting a Walking Program," is published by the American College of Sports Medicine. They cover topics like the benefits of walking, equipment, safety, motivation, and technique.

The Mayo Clinic also has a short article out called "Get Walking with This 12 Week Walking Schedule."

Arthritis.org has some advice for working around this condition.

For some other special conditions, the journal article called "Walking the Road to Fitness and Health" is an interesting journal article you may want to share with your doctor.

"Staying Active at any Size" by the National Institutes of Health, spells out a plan to gear up to exercise of all types, but features walking prominently, and the information really is applicable to anyone of any size.

The American Heart Association also has a set of articles about walking linked to here – they could be helpful whether you have a heart concern or not. Also, check out the menu of articles on the left hand side of the page.

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/walking

All about Jessica Slaughter, our apartment-walking grandmother motivator.

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