Latest Walking Stories

International research is proving that daily walking, such as that provided by the TrekDesk treadmill desk, can improve health and reduce the risks of numerous health concerns. Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) November 19, 2010 An extensive research review, published in the December issue of the International Journal of Clinical Practice, identified 24 physical and mental health conditions that could be prevented with regular moderate exercise, such as walking while working with a TrekDesk Treadmill...

The burden of rising health care costs is shifting to Texas employees. TrekDesk offers a solution to restore health and reduce the impact of these rising medical costs. Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) November 18, 2010 A survey of 2,800 Dallas, Texas employers from Mercer Consulting, released this week, revealed that 47% plan on shifting a greater percentage of health care costs to their employees. TrekDesk treadmill desks offer a unique solution proven to reduce the cost of health care: walking...

Members of the CallFire team brought their friends and family to the nonprofit walk at Universal Studios on Saturday to help the ADA raise money to fight diabetes. Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) November 16, 2010 This past Saturday, the American Diabetes Association raised over $280,000 at Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes 2010 "” and CallFire was there to help. Members of the CallFire team brought their friends and family along with them for the 5K walk through Universal Studios to help...

Joining a list of prominent national publications, U.S. News & World Report recognizes the health merits of the TrekDesk Treadmill Desk, citing it "a fitness splurge worth the money." Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) November 14, 2010 TrekDesk Treadmill Desk has been cited by U.S. News & World Report as a "fitness splurge worth the money", joining other leading national publications including Forbes, Fitness Magazine, American Fitness, and HR Magazine recognizing the health merits of...

Equation for how much energy we use when walking discoveredAny parent that takes their kid out for a walk knows that children tire more quickly than adults, but why is that? Do kids and small adults walk differently from taller people or do they tire faster for some other reason? Peter Weyand from Southern Methodist University, USA, is fascinated by the effect that body size has on physiological function. 'This goes back to Max Kleiber's work on resting metabolic rates for different sized...

Fat vs. Fit? TrekDesk Draws the Distinction and Offers Solution The focus on weight loss has many individuals frustrated and less willing to maintain exercise programs when not meeting weight goals. Thin does not equal fit according to medical experts and the focus in the U.S. needs to change. Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) November 9, 2010 No one would argue that America suffers from an obesity epidemic with 2 out of 3 adults overweight and 50% of them clinically obese however too many...

Rutgers University adds to the growing list of prestigious US universities studying the myriad health benefits of walking with a TrekDesk Treadmill Desk. Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) October 30, 2010 Rutgers University announced a new study this week analyzing the cognitive effects of walking while working with a TrekDesk Treadmill Desk; specifically its impact on productivity, concentration and attention span. The study, announced in the Daily Targum, a publication serving the Rutgers community,...

Research: Interventions to promote cycling: a systematic reviewMore research and evaluation are needed to determine the most effective community programmes to encourage cycling, says a study published on bmj.com today.The authors, led by Dr David Ogilvie from the Institute of Public Health in Cambridge, say that it is unclear whether community approaches to increase cycling amongst children and adults have anything more than a modest effect.Established research shows that cycling is linked to...

Thousands of Events in US Will Recognize the Role Walking and Bicycling to School Can Play in Student Health and Safety CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, thousands of students, parents and communities representing more than 3,200 schools across America are celebrating the simple act of walking and bicycling to school. It's International Walk to School Day! Now in its 13th year, this one-day event in the U.S. is a part of an international effort in more than 40...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In celebration of International Walk to School Day on Oct. 6, PennDOT is asking parents and communities to promote safe walking and bicycling to school. October is also recognized as Walk to School month. "Walking or bicycling to school is a great opportunity for exercise and promotes a healthy lifestyle," said PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E. "However, it is also a necessity for many students across Pennsylvania. Students, parents...