Blog Posts

In September 2018, Dave began writing a weekly blog about walking. In November 2021, he started the daily ten-minute podcast, Walking is Fitness that replaced the blog. This page contains all 270 articles written by Dave.

  • A Different Approach For Losing Weight

    A Different Approach For Losing Weight

    I’m ready for winter to end. I’ve reached that point in the calendar where even commercials that are set in warm weather grab my attention if for no other reason they’re selling something I want.  Summer. But, others may feel differently. For them, winter is a time to layer up and not worry about wearing…

  • How To Become A Fitness Winner!

    How To Become A Fitness Winner!

    “I’m a loser.” That’s what a listener said to us on the air after playing a game last week. She didn’t win, but not everybody does. My radio partner, Tracey, stopped the music and lovingly tried to convince this listener she was NOT a loser. Losing a radio game doesn’t make you a loser. We’re…

  • Can This 90 Day Walking Challenge Help You?

    Can This 90 Day Walking Challenge Help You?

    Have you ever struggled with keeping your commitment to fitness? You want to walk every day, but life gets in the way? You’re not alone. Most of us set goals we never reach.  In 2008, I set a fitness goal. That goal was to make consistent exercise a part of my life and to NOT…

  • Can A Daily Walk Boost Your Immune System?

    Can A Daily Walk Boost Your Immune System?

    Oh, how I want a solid answer to that question. Actually, don’t we all? I’m certain we are more cognizant of our immune system these days and deeply want to know how we can make it stronger. Before I venture any further, please understand I am not a doctor. I’m not a health expert. I’m…

  • Walking Outside In The Winter

    Walking Outside In The Winter

    I hate being cold. It’s one of the reasons we moved to South Carolina. But, it’s still cold here. It may not be as cold as where you are, but I routinely encounter wind chills below freezing. That, plus, I’m not far removed from the cold Maryland weather that was even more challenging. Here are…