Health benefits of walking - August 2026 update By: Andrew Forrest - September 2026
August's walking research highlights the value of short movement breaks, adds nuance to dementia evidence, and strengthens the case for everyday steps in cardiovascular health and healthy ageing.
Japanese walking: What it is, how to do it, and what the science really says By: Andrew Forrest - July 2026
Japanese walking means 3 minutes brisk, 3 minutes easy, five times over. Here is how to do it properly, what the research really shows, and who it suits.
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.
10,000 steps a day: The history, myth, and health benefits By: Andrew Forrest - January 2026
Walking 10,000 steps (roughly 5 miles or 8 km) each day is often touted as the ticket to better health. But is 10,000 steps truly a magic number? Where did it come from, and do you need that many steps to stay healthy?
