The 50Plus Fitness Walking Blog

Bob's Update 7-1-10

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:46:19 GMT

Geoff and Yoko - I just wanted you to know that I am now almost completely off blood pressure medication, just a little bit more and I'll be home free!

Surviving the Huber Preserve

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:41:46 GMT

Less a leisurely hike, than a lost episode of Survivorman, Jerry and I spent the better part of a beautiful Saturday enduring the aggressively rustic Michael

An Update From Bob!

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:58:33 GMT

I wanted to let you know that I am holding my new healthy weight of 160 pounds, and that my blood pressure medication has been dramaticly reduced. Soon,

Be Careful!

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:22:31 GMT

Walking is the best all around exercise for most people, but we have to be careful. I like to walk outside in the fresh air and sunshine, with and without

I Came Back After Two Heart & Aerial Fillatures

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:25:22 GMT

Here is the reason I started walking. I was overweight and a lazy good for nothing. Then I had my first heart attack, and another on the way to the hospital.

Life Is Good

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:49:19 GMT

Dear Members, It has been 2.5 years since I had a mild stroke while golfing, leaving no side effects. I was golfing two times a week and I walked the

Fitness Walking Programs

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:14:50 GMT

Lose the remote! Get up off that couch. Pick from our 3 fitness walking programs. Take your fitness walking to the next level! Start feeling great again.

Power Walking Inside - Self Motivation And Get Energized

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:32:36 GMT

54 years old and being active all my life began to fade away as I couldn't do my off line business of landscape and design. (older age and bad knees)

Geoff And Yoko -
You Should Write A Fitness Book!

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:49:58 GMT

As I have mentioned in another thread, I have made phenomenal progress following your program - Fitness Walking Two - dropping down to my ideal

Diabetes Foot Care At Home

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:08:48 GMT

Practice good diabetes foot care at home on a regular basis. Enjoy your daily walks in comfort knowing your feet are well looked after.

When Walking in Ireland
Avoid the Slurry Pits!

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:42:10 GMT

In 2004, I had the opportunity to spend three weeks in Ireland. It was my first trip to Europe but I went with two friends, both of whom had been to

The New Me!

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:28:40 GMT

I thought you would like to hear about the great progress I am making following your Fitness Walking 2 program. I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic

Ionic Detox Foot Bath - The 'New' Kid

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:14:51 GMT

Your feet might really thank you for an Ionic Detox Foot Bath. Learn about the 'new' kid on the block.

BMI - What Is It Anyway?

Tue, 12 May 2009 21:56:33 GMT

What is this thing called BMI anyway? Does Body Mass Index matter to 50 Plus'ers?

Foot Anatomy

Sun, 10 May 2009 16:19:10 GMT

One quick look 'inside' your poor old foot at your foot anatomy and you see why it's so important to look after them properly. A simple overview of one of the most complex parts of your body!

5 Components of Physical Fitness

Wed, 06 May 2009 03:16:57 GMT

Learn how you benefit from the 5 components of physical fitness when you enjoy active fitness walking.

Good Foot Care Equals Happy Feet!

Mon, 04 May 2009 21:30:06 GMT

You deserve Happy Feet. These foot care ideas will help you do your own Happy Dance and... your feet will thank you!

"Lower Back Pain..."

Sat, 02 May 2009 16:21:59 GMT

Can you walk while you have lower back pain? Ideas on how to get back walking again.

Having A Pet Dog Is Beneficial to 50 Plus'ers Health

Sat, 02 May 2009 15:53:05 GMT

Having a pet dog or any pet can be very beneficial to the 50 Plus'ers health

Foot Spa, Foot Bath, Foot Health

Fri, 01 May 2009 21:47:15 GMT

Just the thought of a Foot Bath sounds relaxing doesn't it? Not only relaxing but foot baths are also very beneficial for you.

Foot Pain

Fri, 01 May 2009 21:40:35 GMT

...a very common problem! Can you recover from foot pain and other foot problems? Are your foot pain symptoms listed here? Let's find solutions!

Foot Massage

Fri, 01 May 2009 21:29:17 GMT

Treat yourself. Having a foot massage is one of the nicest things you can do for those old feet of yours!

Shoe Types - The Big Picture

Fri, 01 May 2009 21:15:07 GMT

Pick the best shoe types for you. Ask yourself the right questions before you start. It's a lot easier that way.

Hiking Tales Walking Stories, Tall Tales!

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:54:29 GMT

Share your hiking tales walking stories and tall tales. See whose story wins the most votes, Have some 'fogie fun'!

Fitness Walking 1

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:36:45 GMT

...for people starting to overcome walking challenges with their own Fitness Walking 1 program.

Grizzly Swim

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:30:49 GMT

Autumn in the Kootenays of BC splenders from the trees, mosses, creeks. We were in the Valhalla Park area in October and Dale told us there were

What Is This Self Motivation Thing Anyway?

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:18:47 GMT

What is this self motivation stuff anyway? It there a button you push? A magic pill for 50 plus'ers?

Some Long Lost Relatives

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:18:16 GMT

Since 2002, my husband, Allan, and I lived in Asia and enjoyed a lot of travelling and hiking adventures. For a couple of weeks in the spring of

The Best Walking Shoes For You - Secrets Revealed!

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:54:19 GMT

Get the best walking shoes! Secrets of picking the right type of shoe & sock, great shoe fit, shoe care, specialized shoes & orthotics.

Shoe Care

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:20:45 GMT

You invested in them. Time to practice great shoe care! Shoe care tips and product suggestions for your walking shoes.

Share Your Walking & Hiking Tales!
Have Your Very Own Web Page!

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:01:34 GMT

Yes, there is now a neat new feature on our site where you can share you own interesting walking stories, hiking tales or maybe even the odd tall tale or two. Have your own story published on your very own web page. Share it with your friends too. Help be a part of our version of what we're calling the 'Fogies Fitness Walking Facebook! Have some fun and help folks too. Your story could help turn a 50 Plus'ers life around and enjoy the 'best' years in great health and fitness. While you are here, why not check out our brand new ezine as well - The 50 Plus Fitness Walker

Hiking Boots & Shoes

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:29:56 GMT

Know the special things to look for with hiking boots and shoes.

I'm Walking With Crutches

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:46:11 GMT

..and looking forward to the day I recover and don't have to be walking with crutches again!

50Plus Fitness Walking, Walk & Feel Great...Again!

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:11:34 GMT

Two 50 plus'ers share how they conquered leg, knee surgeries, back and foot pain to feel great again with simple, easy fitness walking. Choose your best fitness walking program.

Let's Start Walking!

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:36:00 GMT

Where your journey begins! Identify and overcome your pain, injury & surgery challenges. Choose your best walking program. Start walking to better health and fitness!

New Toy So New Walks - Now

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:55:46 GMT

I have just bought a new Motorcycle and you maybe aware they have GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Restriction) for such animals. My wife and I plus

A Discovery Walk

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:54:34 GMT

Now I'm not a big walker - yet - but I do have a nice story about a walk. My husband and I went walking in the cool of a summer evening once not

Our Turkey Trot Adventure

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:54:50 GMT

We were out recently for our daily nordic walk on a perfectly normal and fun winter day. We were just minding our own business in a residential

Arthritis Foot Pain & Walking

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:34:25 GMT

Does arthritis foot pain allow me to participate in fitness walking? Yes - in many cases. Learn more.

Benefits Of Walking

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:00:07 GMT

Why the many benefits of walking can improve your health and fitness in so many ways. It's so easy to do!

Walking On Tread Mills

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:42:22 GMT

Yes! Another walking style! Walking on tread mills can be a great alternative for some folks. Some ideas to 'get you treading' your way to getting fit again!

Winter Wonderland Walking

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:40:45 GMT

Enjoy walking in your winter wonderland! Walk safely this winter and enjoy walking fitness all year round.

Walking Socks, Hiking Socks ... The Finishing Touch!

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:49:21 GMT

Walking socks or hiking socks are the last thing between you and your shoe. An essential part of fitting shoes.

Chair Exercises

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:48:37 GMT

Slow chair exercises are ideal for warming up and stretching during recovery from foot injury and foot pain problems.

Stretching Exercises

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:29:15 GMT

...should be done before you start walking. Stretching exercises prepare your muscles & joints for your walk and reduce your risk of injury.

Arthritic Shoes

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:38:59 GMT

You can enjoy fitness walking too! Choose good arthritic shoes. You can reduce the pain and enjoy walking again.

Our Passion For Fitness Walking & Our Website Are Our Saviors In These Troubled Financial Times

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:21:49 GMT

Coping with these troubled financial times is easy with our passion for fitness walking! The physical well-being it provides along with the financial well-being our website provides makes it very easy to cope. We are totally loving the journey. You're welcome to read our story. Perhaps it can help you in both ways too!

Try A Different Walking Style - Just For A Change!

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:31:47 GMT

Feeling frisky? Graduated from Fitness Level 2? Time to try a different walking style and technique just for a change!

Walking Meditation

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:11:32 GMT

More than a walking style, walking meditation can be part of a different and fulfilling lifestyle.

The Amazing Benefits of Walking

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:44:01 GMT

Did you know that walking can help you reduce blood pressure? Slow aging? Makes for healthier bones? Improve your heart health? Helps your brain? Yup, walking 90 minutes or more a week improves cognitive function and slows cognitive decline. Oh yes - and the 'normal' stuff like lose weight, have more energy. Have a look at a long list of the benefits and ... Get Walking!