Building a walking habit comes with a wide range of benefits, from improving cardiovascular function to boosting strength and mental health, and even weight loss or management. While squeezing in a ...

In recent years, a niche breed of extreme ultramarathons has slowly emerged into the public consciousness, inspiring varying levels of excitement, awe, confusion and horror. From the mammoth 106-mile ...

New research by psychologists demonstrates a peaceful walk through a natural setting enhances attention. New research from University of Utah psychology researchers is helping prove what American ...

Perhaps you're deep in the midst of marathon training, or you're a beginner who wants to get better at running but are overwhelmed by anything longer than a 5k. Either way, it's time to give Jeffing, ...

The view is spectacular as I hike the steep, stony path up Yr Wyddfa, or Snowdon. I stop to breathe in the crisp mountain air with its faint tinge of honeyed heather and to appreciate the silence.

Hitting that elusive 10,000-step mark likely means getting in steps throughout the day, not just in a single walk, but how much time does it actually take? The benefits aren’t just physical — mental ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Walking has a whole bunch of benefits like improving cardiovascular health, mood, and sleep—but exactly ...

On a crisp fall Sunday in New York City, around 30 women gather in Central Park. Most of them are young professionals, their ages ranging from early 20s to 40s, and many are recent city transplants ...

A coral walks into a (sand) bar. This may sound like a joke. But new time-lapse photography shows new details of how a squishy, loner coral polyp without legs manages to “walk.” Instead of banding ...

In an era of fitness trackers and step challenges, we're more aware than ever of how much we move. But what's the right amount of walking for your specific body and lifestyle? A brisk walk is one of ...