Ramp up your walking workouts with these Start TODAY playlists

These songs were curated for you by Al Roker, Stephanie Mansour and expert fitness instructors!

January 5, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER January 5, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER Music is scientifically proven to aid fitness in some very important ways. According to recent research, listening to music while you work out can decrease your experience of fatigue and therefore may make you feel more comfortable exercising. So, music really does make fitness more physically pleasurable.   But figuring out what to listen to can be time-consuming. Don't worry, though, we did all the work for you.    Luckily, fitness veterans and instructors have been using music to get people excited about working out for decades, and we asked them for some of their favorite playlists. We've compiled great listens from Al Roker, Stephanie Mansour, and some fabulous fitness instructors. Enjoy! GET OUR PLAYLISTS > Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout focuses on walking. Whether you walk inside or outside, turn up your tunes and get moving! SEE MORE > Need a break from this month's challenge? Click here to snooze this section until next month. 😴 Your Meal Plan Today's Plan Hungry? Here's your meal for today:   Berry-Banana Smoothie | Roasted Chickpea Veggie Bowl | Snack | Mexican Quinoa Stew See something you don't like? Swap it with another recipe in your weekly plan. SEE MORE > Making Space for Mindfulness How to bring more joy into your life in 2023 Dr. Robert Waldinger, author of "The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness," talks about a new landmark Harvard study that dives into what it means to be happy. READ MORE > One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. 33 mocktail recipes for Dry January and beyond Booze-freedom doesn't need to mean boredom. 33 mocktail recipes for Dry January and beyond Booze-freedom doesn't need to mean boredom. Wellness News Ricki Lake celebrates 'self-acceptance' with never-seen-before video of head shaving Ricki Lake shared new video footage of the moment she shaved her head in 2019. Ricki Lake celebrates 'self-acceptance' with never-seen-before video of head shaving Ricki Lake shared new video footage of the moment she shaved her head in 2019. How to choose walking shoes, according to an expert — plus 14 pairs to shop These comfortable styles provide all-day support. How to choose walking shoes, according to an expert — plus 14 pairs to shop These comfortable styles provide all-day support. Jill Biden to have small lesion above her eye removed First lady Jill Biden is scheduled to have surgery next week to remove a small lesion above her right eye. NBC medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar shares warning signs people should look out for to spot potential cases. Jill Biden to have small lesion above her eye removed First lady Jill Biden is scheduled to have surgery next week to remove a small lesion above her right eye. NBC medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar shares warning signs people should look out for to spot potential cases. Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Want to refer a friend? Subscribe here Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT