Understanding your average walking heart rate—and which heart rate range to target for different fitness goals—can give you valuable insights into your fitness, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being.

Understanding your average walking heart rate—and which heart rate range to target for different fitness goals—can give you valuable insights into your fitness, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being.

If you're looking for a gentler way to support your weight loss journey, without punishing cardio sessions or burpees, you're in the right place. Somatic exercises for weight loss won't have you dripping in sweat—but they can play a powerful role in helping you reconnect with your body, reduce stress, and move more freely.

Somatic yoga isn't just stretching in slow motion. These exercises help you rewire how your brain and body communicate—releasing chronic tension, calming your nervous system, and reconnecting you with sensations you didn't even realize you'd lost.

When you hear 'chair yoga', your first thought is probably something like, Isn't that just stretching while sitting down? And you might wonder if anything seated actually counts as 'exercise.'

If you've ever stared at the protein shake aisle wondering whether you're buying a diet-friendly superblend or just expensive chocolate milk, you're not alone. The world of protein shakes can feel like trying to choose a movie on Netflix—so many options, but which one will hit the spot?

The debate over incline walking vs. running is real and raging right now! Is walking at an incline better than running? Does it burn more calories than running? Which is best for fat loss? Which is better for fitness? The truth is both workouts bring something special to the table, but—as with all things fitness—it is not one-size-fits-all.

Do you really need special walking shoes, or is that just a clever plot by shoe companies to sell us more sneakers? Maybe you've been wondering: are running shoes good for walking? The short answer is … yes, kind of. Technically you can use running shoes for walking, but there are some important differences between running shoes and walking shoes that are actually worth knowing. And depending on what kind of running shoes you own—and the kind of walk you're planning—you might want to think over what's on your feet.

We’re not usually ones to brag. Okay, maybe sometimes. But today we’re extra proud—because Simple App just won the 2025 MedTech Breakthrough Award for Best Virtual Health Coach. In the company of 4,500+ global health giants—and 53 nominations in our category—we took home a trophy! Our virtual coach, Avo™, stood shoulder to shoulder with some incredible competition and came out a winner. So what made Avo™ a stand out star? Let’s break it down.

Ever found yourself halfway through a bag of chips and thought, Wait … I wasn't even hungry? Yup, been there. This kind of mindless snacking sneaks in, not because our body needs fuel, but because we're bored, stressed, or just passing the kitchen too many times, seeing the cookie jar gleaming from the countertop.