Walk a mile

Walking a mile a day is an excellent starting point for improving your fitness. Find out what to expect if you're walking for weight loss.

Racking up steps and miles by walking is fairly easy for most able-bodied folks. But have you wondered what happens to your body when walking a mile every day?

These days lots of people talk about getting your steps in, but you don’t need to walk for miles and miles, just walking a mile a day is...

How long does an adult walk a mile take? Understanding your mile time is an important metric that can be used in many ways. Learn more.

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Knowing how many steps in a mile on average when walking and running can be helpful as you plan out your training plan to improve your health and fitness.

Better cardio isn't the only benefit.

Walking is a simple, low-impact exercise that can help improve your physical fitness. Studies on how much you should walk each day for optimal health have had varying results, but most evidence suggests walking 4-5 miles daily has significant health benefits.

View full sizeAmanda Loman | For the Saginaw NewsDom Rivera, left, and Matt Butler, both seniors at SVSU participate in 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' in which men wear high heals to raise awareness and funds to prevent violence...