·6 min read
Movement 26.2 starts in January. Should you wait for it?
Movement 26.2 is due to launch by January 2027, roughly six months away. That gap is exactly why you shouldn't wait to start walking, and the habit science backs it up.
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·6 min read
NHS-Backed Movement 26.2 Announced: Walk a Marathon a Month, Earn Rewards
The NHS is backing a new walking challenge called Movement 26.2. Here's what was announced on 3 July 2026, what it means if you haven't exercised in years, and what's still unconfirmed.
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·7 min read
Cardio Load vs Step Goals: Should You Track Strain or Just Move More?
Google's Cardio Load is a powerful metric for structured training. It's also confusing, hardware-dependent, and driving a lot of people back to a simple step goal. Here's the honest comparison, and what the research says about which approach keeps you moving long-term.
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·7 min read
Adaptive Weekly Fitness Goals: Why Garmin, Google, and the Science Moved Off Fixed Targets
Garmin has Training Load. Google now has adaptive Cardio Load. And a randomised trial found fixed step targets cause people to move less. The fitness industry has quietly ditched fixed goals. Here's why, and what to use instead.
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·7 min read
Fitbit Is Now Google Health: What Changed, and What To Do Before July 15
Google rebranded Fitbit to Google Health in May 2026, stripping out badges, groups, the web dashboard, Sleep Profile, and every social feature. Here's what you need to do before July 15, and where to go next.
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·7 min read
What Is Cardio Load (and Target Load) in Google Health?
Cardio Load is a heart-rate strain score, not a step count. Your Target Load is a personalised weekly range built from your own recent history. Here's exactly how it works and why it can feel so confusing.
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·10 min read
Walk-and-talk therapy: what the evidence says
Walk-and-talk therapy went from fringe to having its first dedicated RCT in 2025. Here's what the evidence actually shows, and just as importantly, what it can't yet claim.
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·11 min read
How to start a men's walking group: a practical guide
Most men's walking groups started with two people and a WhatsApp message. Here's how to get yours off the ground, from the first invite to handling a heavy conversation mid-walk.
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·11 min read
Men's walking groups: how they work and why they help
52% of men say difficult conversations feel easier side-by-side. There's a reason for that, and it has nothing to do with willpower. Here's the science behind men's walking groups, what they look like in practice, and how to find one.
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·10 min read
Walking groups for older adults: a practical guide (including what to do if you can't join one)
The research on walking groups for older adults is clear. The problem is that most of the people who'd benefit most, including those in rural areas with mobility limits, caring responsibilities, or social anxiety, can't easily get to a Tuesday morning walk. This guide covers the honest options.
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