Shoes made for walking

In this article, A New York Times travel reporter documents his search for the perfect pair of walking shoes. He’s searched for ones that are “rugged enough to handle the backcountry but stylish enough to pass muster in urbane settings”. He recommends several pairs including the ones he finds closest to perfect.

Turn up that music to turn up your workout

MSNBC reports that women who increase the volume of their favorite music could improve their workout. According to a new study, a slight increase in volume of high-energy tunes motivated women and helped them to perform more repetitions when lifting weights. For the full article, click here.