Step By Step: Recent Episodes
Anna Maria Mannini
The simplest way to walk: one foot in front of the other. A relaxing and effective way to exercise. All you need to do is gaze at the scenery passing by... Here you'll find my walking mindset together with some useful tips as the right pair of shoes, posture, speed, kind of walking and interesting motivational readings. I am not a fitness trainer. I simply like moving and I use it as a daily source of energy. No matter the reason why you do it…The goal is to enjoy every single step, looking around, appreciating the present moment.
Yesterday morning while walking I was thinking about the main differences between a walk with a human being and a dog …
What if, during the holiday hustle, we find a momentto prioritize our steps ?It's not too late to make a positive change. Lace your shoes and let's talk about making a commitment to ourselves as we are going to say goodbye to this year and welcome the next...
You don’t need a really long walk to enjoy your 👟👟👟👟and feel its benefits. Walking every day, you open a door to significant long future term benefits but what about the immediate term benefits ? 🤩
I love so much this idea to combine my 👟👟 and my ⛱️ holidays together …🤩 You can focus on little details that you wouldn't notice if you were on a bike or in a car. All you need is a backpack with the essentials for your walk…🤸🏾♂️...and a luggage service to take care of your heavy bags.
The good news is that walking is more powerful than we realize: it's a very easy activity that can become a healthy habit for everyone at every age but at the same time it's an excellent way to be more focused on something interesting for you. It may be any subject, any activity you want to know, improve and masterbetter and better.
The sunrise with its awesome colors is an ordinary but extraordinary everyday event… The only way to get those magic light shots is to get up early. In summer is easier but even in winter the cold air will energize and inspire you to take your steps enjoying that moment all to yourself.
Do you want to feel more energized every day ? Lace your shoes and go out with your dog...There's no better motivator than your dog's eyes begging you to go for a walk... It will be so enthusiastic to get outside that it won't let you skip a day.
A rainy early morning walk...☔️ Rain is usually associated with a gloomy, cloudy and bad day but walking in the rain can be a really sensory experience … So…A waterproof jacket, a right pair of shoes and you can dive in an interesting walk in the rain. Come with me...👟👟 https://youtu.be/A9oEdAxqpJ8
A very practical episode today…directly from the beach😜
…I’m walking, following my default pace and at a certain point I decide to push that pace, the intensity, to walk faster …and that can only happen when I’m really aware about my steps...
https://youtu.be/uxXdZU2LIwA
Autumn is a great, refreshing time to go walking. The temperature is pleasant, as it's not too hot and not too cold, the leaves are falling and the colors in nature are definitely changing. There are plenty of reasons to go out and celebrate the season of colors...
We are in summer here in Italy now, the temperature is higher every day more...
...A good idea could be splitting your walks into a few different 👟👟sessions...😉
Enjoy your Summer Free Time...👟👟
Posture is the first step for walking comfort and energy. Good walking posture allows you to engage your core muscles, and use your legs and hips muscles for a natural walking stride.
In this episode I share with you a moment in my life where I risked to lose an essential thing for me but at the same time I learned how to find a soothing comfort just walking in Nature.
Enjoy your 👟👟😉
Hello! It's me Anna Maria...😉 Together for a Step By Step walking time! If I ask someone:"Do you mind to come for a walk with me today?"the most common answer is:"I Just don't have time!". I hear that a lot of time! But it's really true?🤔 We have 168 hours a week...maybe it's not the quantity of time as it is but your motivation. While you move you're more energetic and your brain works much better when you're active. So here I talk about what my passion for walking has been teaching me and how many things you can learn just following your steps at your speed, in your own way. Have a long👟👟walk!
Step By Step is about my walking experience from different perspectives. It's so amazing how much positive you can feel even after a short walk that I want to share this every day passion with all of you listening to me. In today's world, the majority of people don't have time to go to the gym or go out for a short walk every day! So...find the movement that moves you...and make it a habit. The first goal you set should be so easy that your next step won't be much difficult than the one before... Do you feel like to break up your day and boost your mood ? Make walking part of your daily routine ! No matter how long or short your walk is !! Going out for a walk even when you don't feel like it, can be amazing for your mental health and your fitness. You can follow my walking tips also on Instagram @step.byam Enjoy your time 😉
Hello! It's me ...😉...Annamaria... If you have already done the hard work of starting a walking habit, you can think about the next level. The Next Step! Here's our today's topic... Your physical activity doesn't need to be complicated ! The trick is to challenge yourself to get out of your comfort zone and find yourself getting stronger and healthier. Here you can find effective tips to increase and track your daily steps 👟👟👟👟... Enjoy your walking every day more...
Take a stroll during a rainy shower could be a crazy idea but it's actually healthy and something you should try on the next drizzly day. Your rainy walks will be more comfortable if you prepare ahead time. You have to be sure to wear the right gear and have a warm shower at home, so you don't risk to catch a cold. Many people enjoy walking in the rain but it's not for everyone. Sometimes the rain is too heavy or the temperature too low to walk outside in bad weather. So...what can you do then ? Here you can find tips to enjoy your rainy day both indoors and outdoor… Have a nice 👟👟day ! 😉
You can enjoy the song "Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head" By B.J.Thomas in the link below 👇 https://youtu.be/sySlY1XKlhM
Today's episode is the first Step by Step episode of 2022. Put your earphones on and take a walk with me... I wish you'll be consistent in your walking/running goals this year ! Small incremental steps every day, next to a healthy diet, are good for your Body and your Mind. Start with Why: Why do I want to be more active ? Why do I want to loose weight ? Why should I take a walk everyday ? Your answers can help you to stay more focused on your workout goals if the going gets tough. Set realistic workout goals and take action every day... In that way you're much likely to create an effective and healthy habit. Enjoy Your Steps Now...😉 ...Follow my walking tips 👟👟 on https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWv08yAFr33/?utm_medium=copy_link
Welcome to this new Step by Step episode. There's a lot we can do to be more active ... There are many opportunities in our daily life to jump in extra movement even if we're not sweating or feeling like we're working hard ! Make it a game and keep your body and mind healthy and happy 🤩
Hi! It's me Anna Maria. Welcome to this Step By Step Ep. n°10. Walking on the beach is a better workout than walking on a hard surface because it requires more energy even at the same speed. The good news is that you can choose to incorporate sand walking into your fitness routine and enjoy a variety of health benefits. Spending time in the sunlight is a good dose of vitamin D and it has been shown to help improve calcium absorption, autoimmune response and mood... Follow me also on my YouTube channel https://youtu.be/L2QseYppsDc and @step.byam on Instagram Enjoy your steps !
Hi! Welcome to this new Step by Step episode...
It's me...Anna Maria
Let's say that you've had a challenging day at work. You come home. What's the first thing you do ? Take off your shoes, right ?
When you're barefoot something special happens...
Today we're going to explore the opposite side of the same "walking"coin through an interesting book written by Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee. The title of the book is Walking Barefoot: a guide to taking off your shoes with minimal risk of injury and maximum health and joy.
Do you kick off your shoes and give to your feet the joy to be free?
Enjoy !
HI! Anna Maria here! Come for a walk with me... Is it necessary to stretch our legs and body after walking for more than an hour ? Stretching is a simple, gentle activity that can be done anywhere, any time you feel like it: in a car, waiting for a bus, walking down the road, when you feel stiff… You can find all the information I am going to share with you about stretching and the most useful stretching exercises for you, in one of the most popular fitness books of all time translated in 23 languages. Stretching by Bob Anderson. Have a great day and don't forget to get out and make your body feeling better...
Want to get moving, but don’t know how to get started? Here you can find some ideas that might make your walking easier for you. The idea of starting an exercise routine, a new habit, can seem challenging at the beginning but a healthy lifestyle can be achieved with patience and consistency only through regular exercise. The good news is that you can start small,5 minutes/10 minutes/15 minutes, and, little by little, increase in terms of distance as well as of speed. It's up to you to figure out how you can stay healthy and energetic by making "Walking" your daily habit. Enjoy your steps !
When the temperature is higher the right hydration is far important. Even when drinking properly, it's normal to end up a bit dehydrated at the end of a run on a warm day...So make sure to drink a few glasses of water once you're back home to get your body back to a balanced state after your run or long walk.
When do you need to carry water while running ? How much water should you drink ?
Any walk or run longer than a few miles is going to require some portable running hydration.
The most common ways are bottles, belts and backpacks...
A really practical topic this time... Choosing a pair of shoes that fit can definitely mean the difference between comfort and injury. What to consider when buying a good pair of walking shoes? What about the shape of your feet? Care for your feet and they allow you a pain free and an enjoyable walk...
Listening to music can make your workout feel easier or encourage you to work harder but there's no perfect workout music for everyone. What matters most is how the song or playlist makes we feel.
Here you can find the links of the songs I take as example while I'm talking about how to choose music with a BPM (beats per minute) ranges that correlates to your target walking pace.
Forever Young/Rod Stewart: https: //youtu.be/mwG6g5boyF4
I Walk The Line/Johnny Cash: https: //youtu.be/jh169rVMveA
Let's Dance/ David Bowie:https: //youtu.be/VbD_kBJc_gI
- We don't have to do the same walk every time.
- If we vary our speed and intensity, we can get more fitness benefits and our walk will be more enjoyable.
- We can test different types of walking: Lifestyle Walking...Power Walking...Nordic Walking...
- Experts suggest to go for at least four to six walks per day.
Despite what some people think, we don't need to go to the gym to get the health benefits of working out. If you need some motivation to lace up your sneakers...Here's how to make our walk more interesting. Enjoy the process !
Walking is an important part of my life and one of my favorite topics. It helps me to be more focused and energetic all day long. We all know how to walk. One foot in front of the other. It's a simple, relaxing and effective way to exercise. Someone calls this kind of walking Lifestyle Walking. t's a basic walking where we can take our time, look around, and move at our own pace. But following the same routine day after day, maybe you want to lose weight or whatever other reason...it can be boring. Of course, we can try different paths but then what?... Here you will also find a quote from a full of energy book "Slow Burn" by Stu Mittleman. An American endurance master and coach.