Walking Towards Weight Loss Success

Walking provides vital cardio vascular exercise which will assist in weight loss. If you commit to walking regularly, then not only will this help you to lose weight but at the same time you will feel and look great. Weight loss programs and exercise are complementary. Walking is a simple form of exercise and can be performed anywhere, any time without any specialized equipment.

If you intend to walk as a means of improving your fitness, first ensure that you are walking correctly. The correct way to walk for maximum benefit:

– Bend your elbows to 90 degrees. Swing your arms back and forth to add intensity.

– As you increase your walking speed, take faster and shorter steps.

– Don’t slump. Keep your back straight and your shoulders back while you walk. With this posture you’ll be able to breathe more easily and your shoulders, neck and back will be under less stress.

– Walk quickly i.e. briskly enough to cover about 3.5 miles (5.6Km) an hour. If you have the ability to cover one mile (1.6Km) in about fifteen minutes, then you’re walking at the correct speed. You may have to build up to this.

– Monitor your walking intensity. You could pretend that you’re going to be late for a meeting or need to catch a bus to help increase your momentum.

Follow each of these tips and be sure to walk for a minimum of thirty minutes. Where possible it is a good idea to include a few hills within your routine to increase the level of intensity. It is also recommended to change your walking destinations and paths from time to time. It’s always interesting to check out new landscapes and scenery.

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