Walking this much a day can lower your risk of lower back pain by 23%

Walking this much a day can lower your risk of lower back pain by 23%

Here’s another reason to stop scrolling and start strolling. A new study found that walking every day can significantly reduce your risk of lower back pain, which is a major drain on wallets, well-being and workdays across the US. But there’s a catch: how far you go and how fast you move makes all the … Read more

‘Nordic walking’ turns your body into a ‘calorie-burning machine’ — and can be done into your 80s

‘Nordic walking’ turns your body into a ‘calorie-burning machine’ — and can be done into your 80s

Forget pole dancing — the hottest Scandinavian exercise trend is pole walking. Originally developed as summer training for cross-country skiers in Finland, Nordic walking uses specially designed poles with glove-like straps to help propel the body forward with each step. This unique technique recruits the arms, shoulders, chest and core while reducing strain on the … Read more

‘Japanese walking’ trend may be better than 10,000 steps a day — and you only need 30 minutes

‘Japanese walking’ trend may be better than 10,000 steps a day — and you only need 30 minutes

Americans love to say they’re too busy to break a sweat — but a viral fitness trend is blowing that excuse out of the water.  Enter “Japanese walking,” a simple, science-backed exercise routine that promises serious gains in just 30 minutes.  “All movement is medicine, but if you’re short on time or want to get … Read more

This easy 33-foot test can predict how long you’ll live — and give doctors clues about your heart and brain health

This easy 33-foot test can predict how long you’ll live — and give doctors clues about your heart and brain health

You’re walking, but is it straight to the grave? A growing body of research suggests that the everyday movement can reveal how fast your body and brain are aging — and it might even be able to predict how much time you have left. The good news: There’s an easy at-home test that can show … Read more

Extreme traveler is walking more than 8,000 miles from the UK to Asia — here’s the exact route he’s taking

Extreme traveler is walking more than 8,000 miles from the UK to Asia — here’s the exact route he’s taking

He’s got one hell of a step count. Luke Deakin, an adventurous Brit with a backpack and a dream, is walking from his home in the United Kingdom to Southeast Asia, a journey of more than 8,000 miles — and he’s just revealed his exact route. The globetrotting trekker has been vlogging the wild journey on … Read more

This fitness trend is better than rucking for staying in shape — how to get the most out of it

This fitness trend is better than rucking for staying in shape — how to get the most out of it

The weight is over. In recent years, fitness enthusiasts looking to skip the gym and take advantage of the nice weather have been raving about rucking — which involves walking with a heavy pack strapped to your back. But if you’re seeking another strength-building, low-impact cardio — behold, the weighted vest. Sports medicine expert Dr. … Read more

The number of steps you really need to walk a day to lower cancer risk — forget that old ‘10K’ rule

The number of steps you really need to walk a day to lower cancer risk — forget that old ‘10K’ rule

Every step counts when it comes to your health — but a new study suggests hitting a specific number every day could lower your risk of cancer. And no, it’s not 10,000.  Turns out, that magic number we’ve all been chasing wasn’t discovered in a lab. It was actually dreamed up in the 1960s as … Read more

‘James Bond’ and ‘Walking Tall’ actor Joe Don Baker dead at 89

‘James Bond’ and ‘Walking Tall’ actor Joe Don Baker dead at 89

Hollywood has lost one of their own. Actor Joe Don Baker died at age 89 on May 7, per his obituary. The star was perhaps best known for his role as Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 action/thriller “Walking Tall.” Baker first rose to fame in the 1972 western flick “Junior Bonner,” playing Curly, the younger brother … Read more

Samuel French, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ star, dead at 45

Samuel French, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ star, dead at 45

Samuel French, a Texas actor who played an FBI agent in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” has died. He was 45. Director Paul Sinacore confirmed French died Friday in his birthplace of Waco, Texas after a years-long battle with cancer. Sinacore, who directed French in his final performance in the upcoming movie “Townpath,” posted … Read more

Exclusive | I found out I’ve been walking ‘wrong’ my whole life — this scientist’s method can improve your BMI, posture and even mood

Exclusive | I found out I’ve been walking ‘wrong’ my whole life — this scientist’s method can improve your BMI, posture and even mood

It’s the easiest exercise in the book — but chances are, you’re walking wrong. That’s according to sports scientist Joanna Hall, who told The Post that most people unknowingly sabotage their bodies and fitness goals every time they hit the pavement. Determined to help, Hall developed WalkActive, a science-backed method that promises to turn a … Read more

Just 11 minutes of these activities a day lowers risk of heart disease, cancer and death

Just 11 minutes of these activities a day lowers risk of heart disease, cancer and death

Excuses, it’s time to step aside. If you’re not a huge fan of the gym and the thought of doing HIIT makes you want to hurl, you’ll be pleased to know science says you don’t need to do much to reap the health benefits of exercise. A new study has found that this enjoyable form … Read more

I didn’t sit down for 5 days — how it changed my body, from the good to the painful

I didn’t sit down for 5 days — how it changed my body, from the good to the painful

He took a stand — against sitting. Researchers recommend standing for at least two to four hours during the workday to reduce the health risks associated with prolonged sitting. YouTuber Lucas Ball, who goes by Pigmie, took that advice to the extreme and decided not to sit for a week. The rules of the experiment … Read more

The most walkable cities in the world have been named — and NYC isn’t even close to number one

The most walkable cities in the world have been named — and NYC isn’t even close to number one

Looks like New Yorkers will have to take that strut down a notch. Despite its subway-hopping, block-hustling, pedestrian-proud population, the Big Apple couldn’t even crack the top 10 in a new ranking of the world’s most walkable cities — landing instead at a listless 34th place. The global list, compiled by price comparison site Compare … Read more

The health benefits of ‘fart walks’ — including how they can even prevent cancer

The health benefits of ‘fart walks’ — including how they can even prevent cancer

Break bread, then wind. Forget contrast therapy and fire-burning rituals — the latest health and wellness trend embraces the simple joys of letting loose on an evening stroll. Coined by Canadian cookbook author Mairlyn Smith, the so-called “fart walk” could just be the low-effort longevity secret you’ve been looking for. The latest health and wellness … Read more

‘Walking Dead’ zombies take over Penn Station — while clutching The Post

‘Walking Dead’ zombies take over Penn Station — while clutching The Post

They’re dead men walking.  On Tuesday, zombies were spotted all over Manhattan – including outside Penn Station, where they were reading issues of the New York Post.  They were there as part of a series of pop ups taking over the city to promote Season 2 of “The Walking Dead: Dead City,” which is set … Read more

Exclusive | ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ cast and walkers to take over Manhattan ‘one bite at a time’

Exclusive | ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ cast and walkers to take over Manhattan ‘one bite at a time’

They’re wanted, dead or alive.  The New York Post can exclusively reveal that “The Walking Dead: Dead City” will have a takeover of Manhattan, with a slew of pop-up events related to the Season 2 premiere (May 4 to AMC and AMC+ at 9 p.m.).  The stars like Jeffrey Dean Morgan will also have photo … Read more

Kenan Thompson reacts to Morgan Wallen walking off ‘SNL’ stage: ‘Maybe he had to go potty’

Kenan Thompson reacts to Morgan Wallen walking off ‘SNL’ stage: ‘Maybe he had to go potty’

Kenan Thompson is giving Morgan Wallen the benefit of the doubt. The comedian, 46, spoke out after the country singer abruptly walked off the “Saturday Night Live” stage over the weekend. While Wallen, 31, has not addressed the reason for his bizarre exit, Thompson is offering up his initial theory on why country music’s bad … Read more

Morgan Wallen sparks backlash for abruptly walking off ‘SNL’ stage: ‘Petty loser’

Morgan Wallen sparks backlash for abruptly walking off ‘SNL’ stage: ‘Petty loser’

Morgan Wallen is in the hot seat once again. The country singer, 31, sparked backlash for abruptly walking off the stage at “Saturday Night Live” before the episode was over. Wallen, who served as the episode’s musical guest last night, stood next to host Mikey Madison as she closed out the show with the rest … Read more

This app has the ultimate incentive to get your steps in — but Gen Z may have a hard time

This app has the ultimate incentive to get your steps in — but Gen Z may have a hard time

It’s safe to say many of us could afford to spend a little less time glued to our phones and a lot more time moving our bodies. But getting our daily steps in is no easy task — which is why some people rely on gamified challenges to motivate themselves to go for a simple … Read more

You’re walking wrong — the top 4 mistakes that lead to pain, poor posture and excess weight

You’re walking wrong — the top 4 mistakes that lead to pain, poor posture and excess weight

You’ve probably been putting one foot in front of the other without a second thought, but chances are you’re walking wrong.  “Anybody and everybody can walk better,” Joanna Hall, a sports scientist and the founder of the WalkActive method, told The Post. “If we can take something that is like the glue of our life … Read more