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I came across a Culture Map article saying that walking was the hot fitness trend of 2026. As a person who lost 20 pounds in about four months from only miles-long, aimless walking in 2020, I was curious to read more. The walking suggested isn’t your average stroll, but strategic methods to build strength and tone your core. Here are a few methods that get you off the treadmill and out with nature.

The 6-6-6 (Yes, I was freaked out when I saw this, too.)
This trend requires 60 minutes of brisk walking, with six minutes of warm-up and six minutes of cool down. Oftentimes, people do this at 6 a.m. or 6 p.m. The consistency of this makes it an easy goal to stick to.

Power walking
This is an oldie, but goodie, giving you a full-body workout by walking fast enough to complete 3-5 miles an hour, pumping your arms, and engaging your core to do the work of five machines in the gym.

The Japanese Walking Method
This one has science on its side and is proven to improve blood pressure. Walk briskly for three minutes at medium-high effort, then slow down for three more minutes. You repeat this pattern five times for a 30-minute workout.

Now, do you need some walking trail suggestions? I got you.

Head to Riders Field this season to catch a game and have a good time. (Joey Held)

By Claire Mainprize

The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, are one of the main attractions in Frisco. Ever since their debut in 2003, a trip to the ballpark has always been a good time.

For a decade and a half, the RoughRiders led all Double-A teams in attendance. The 2025 season was another impressive one, welcoming 383,515 fans throughout the year. Riders Field also drew a new record crowd during the Frisco Classic, which saw 11,003 fans attend the college baseball matchup between LSU and Nebraska.

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💸 Home sale hack: A new Realtor.com study shows that April 12 is the best time for DFW homeowners to list their houses this year. See why the company expects that week to pay off for sellers after a year that benefited buyers. (Dallas Morning News)

🌈 The rainbow’s end: Dallas began removing its rainbow crosswalk yesterday, obeying a state mandate that requires the removal of 30 crosswalk designs across the state. The city’s Office of Arts and Culture is considering alternatives to rainbow crosswalks and will hold community meetings in April to discuss them. (WFAA)

👩‍⚖️ Foster care takeover: After two infant deaths, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services says a North Texas foster care provider is putting children at risk and asked a Dallas judge to step in. Read more here. (KERA)

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Joi Louviere with reporting by Claire Mainprize. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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