by GAABC | Sep 27, 2012 | 2-Day Walk Blog, Walker Tips
According to the Mayo Clinic, dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in and your body doesn’t have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If lost fluid remains unreplenished, you may suffer serious consequences. Don’t wait...
by GAABC | Sep 24, 2012 | 2-Day Walk Blog, Walker Tips
What you wear during a fitness walk can make all the difference. Your clothing has a surprisingly important role in the effectiveness of your workouts. If you aren’t comfortable, you are much less likely to give it your all while exercising. Keep these tips in mind...
by GAABC | Sep 20, 2012 | 2-Day Walk Blog, Walker Tips
It’s easy to rationalize not stretching by claiming that it’s not important or it has nothing to do with health and fitness. While it’s true that stretching alone will not do much to shrink your thighs or get rid of “love handles,” as part of a regular walking...
by GAABC | Sep 17, 2012 | 2-Day Walk Blog, Walker Tips
Drink more tea. When the whole Starbucks craze started, I always felt left out when my girlfriends wanted to meet for coffee because while I love the aroma of fresh brewed coffee, the taste makes me gag and cringe. But then a friend turned me onto hot tea, and things...
by GAABC | Sep 13, 2012 | 2-Day Walk Blog, Walker Tips
Don’t let muscle cramps derail your walking workouts. Everyone who walks regularly will probably experience muscle cramps at some point. Not only are they painful, but they can actually make your walks less effective and even force you to cut your exercise time short....
by GAABC | Sep 10, 2012 | 2-Day Walk Blog, Walker Tips
It’s true that eating healthy can be more expensive than buying junk, but there are things you can do to lighten the impact on your wallet. Keep in mind that food is much more expensive in restaurants, take-out/delivery, and fast food chains than it is in a grocery...