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Walking Calculator: Steps, distance, time, calories and effort
By: Andrew Forrest - February 2026

Precision plan your hikes. Our science-backed Walking Calculator uses Naismith's Rule and metabolic data to convert steps to miles and estimate calorie burn. Try it today!

Walking Fitness Weight Loss Cardio

Zone 2 walking: Can brisk walking count and when does it become Zone 3?
By: Andrew Forrest - February 2026

Can brisk walking count as Zone 2? Learn how to use the Talk Test, cadence and heart rate to stay in Zone 2, avoid Zone 3 drift, and understand what studies show about health benefits.

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Best vitamin D supplements (UK) 2026: Top picks by dose, form and diet (D3 vs D2)
By: Andrew Forrest - February 2026

Which vitamin D should you take in the UK? Doses from 400-4,000 IU, safety limits, formats, what the evidence actually shows, and D3 v D2.

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Benefits of standing desks: What the evidence really shows
By: Andrew Forrest - February 2026

What does the evidence really say about standing desks? Research on sitting less, comfort, energy, and why movement matters more than standing alone.

Health Fitness Supplements

Vitamin D for walkers and hikers: Health benefits, deficiency, supplements, dose ranges and when 'more' isn't better
By: Andrew Forrest - January 2026

Vitamin D for walkers and hikers in the UK: benefits for bones, muscles and immunity, who's at risk, how much to take (400 IU - 4,000 IU), D2 vs D3, sunscreen effects, food sources and safety - plus a simple winter plan.

Health Longevity Fitness Supplements

Health benefits of creatine monohydrate
By: Andrew Forrest - January 2026

Evidence-led guide to the health benefits of creatine monohydrate: strength and lean mass, healthy ageing, HIIT performance, brain and mood (emerging), dosing (3-5g/day) and safety. 100 studies, UK-focused, with practical takeaways.

Health Longevity Fitness Supplements

Best types of creatine to take: Absorption, benefits, and is it worth paying more?
By: Andrew Forrest - January 2026

Confused by creatine types? Evidence-based UK guide to the best types of creatine to take, absorption, dosing (3-5g), safety, and whether expensive forms are worth it.

Walking Health Longevity Weight Loss

The best time of day to walk: Morning vs evening for energy, sleep, and blood sugar
By: Andrew Forrest - January 2026

Is it better to walk in the morning or evening? Learn the best time of day to walk for energy, sleep, blood sugar, and weight loss, backed by research.

Walking Health Longevity Weight Loss

10-minute walk after meals: Reduce blood sugar spikes
By: Andrew Forrest - January 2026

A 10-minute walk after eating can reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes. Learn the best timing, pace, and what studies say about 10 vs 15 vs 30 minutes.

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