What if simply strolling around your neighborhood could drastically improve your health? In this invigorating episode of the VeGAINS Fitness and Nutrition Podcast, we explore why mid-year is the perfect time to reboot your fitness goals just in time for summer. Learn about the benefits of daily walking, including "cozy cardio," a delightful and enjoyable way to get your steps in. We underscore the importance of daily movement for heart health, cardio endurance, and bone strength, while also tackling the hidden dangers of excessive sitting. Excessive sitting may be silently sabotaging your muscle recovery, even if you're a regular gym-goer. Discover eye-opening research revealing that prolonged sitting impedes leg muscles’ ability to absorb amino acids, affecting muscle repair. We unearth the true health benefits behind the 10,000 steps a day goal, initially a marketing gimmick but now backed by science. You'll also find practical tips on tracking your steps, from pedometers to smartphone apps. Staying active doesn’t have to be complicated, even with a sedentary job. This episode is packed with advice on how to seamlessly integrate more movement into your daily life, whether it's biking to work, taking the stairs, or using an under-desk treadmill. We introduce “exercise snacks”—short bursts of activity that add up to significant health benefits. And for our vegan listeners, we dive into protein-packed recipes and answer your burning questions about maintaining a high-protein vegan diet, even without soy. Tune in and get ready to transform your fitness and nutrition habits all year round! Fitness Tracker Affiliate Links Fitbit Inspire 3 Wyze Band Oura Ring Chapters 00:00 Introduction to VeGAINS Podcast 00:11 Shifting Focus to Fitness 00:31 Renewing Fitness Goals 00:51 Getting Started with Basic Activity 01:47 The Cozy Cardio Trend 02:49 Benefits of Walking and Standing 04:05 Risks of Excessive Sitting 10:37 Tracking Your Steps 12:23 Pedometers and Fitness Trackers 17:22 High-End Fitness Trackers 17:37 Ring-Based Fitness Trackers 17:56 Whoop Fitness Tracker Insights 18:53 General Tips for Increasing Daily Steps 23:11 Exercise Snacks: A New Approach 25:50 Vegan News and Product Reviews 27:52 Addressing Common Vegan Concerns 33:47 Connecting with the Vegan Community 34:48 Conclusion and Farewell Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok…