Use Walking To Lose Weight November 7, 2007
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To use walking to help you lose weight, the key is variety, especially if walking is the only cardio you do. Don’t just go at the same pace for the same length of time every day, but try to mix things up and find ways to add intensity to some of your workouts.
Add Some Hill Training. Powering up a hill is a great way to increase your heart rate and challenge your body in different ways. Try finding a medium-sized hill nearby and walking up as fast as you can. Recover by walking back down and repeat several times.
Use Your Arms. Holding weights while you walk is a no-no, but you can increase intensity by pumping your arms or using walking poles to involve your upper body.
Go Faster. I notice when I walk outside, I have a tendency to slow down without realizing it. One way to make sure you’re in your target heart rate zone is to monitor your pace and make sure you’re walking briskly. Pretend as though you’re trying to catch a bus and you have to walk as fast as you can to make it.
Vary Your Workouts. Whether your walking or doing other activities, varying your workouts is a great way to avoid plateaus and continue to challenge your body. Try to mix things up with longer, slower workouts and shorter, harder workouts.
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