It might be considered the most basic form of exercise, but walking can be the ultimate exercise. This week I bring you my top tips on how to take walking to the next level. For years, I’ve been talking about how beneficial walking can be. It’s easy to do, easy on your joints, and when done correctly, can deliver fantastic fitness results.
Walking is great for cardiovascular health, muscle health, and mental health. However, you won’t get these benefits if you don’t maintain intensity. If you like goals or want to know how fast to walk, I suggest four miles per hour. If you find it too slow, you can walk faster. Just make sure the pace I recommend is the minimum you’re doing.
Then there is the issue of weights. Many people ask if they are needed to make walking a full body workout or to increase the difficulty. Personally, I find them to be inconvenient and don’t provide a lot of benefits. A great way to vary your walk is to introduce hills into your walking route. Walking uphill and downhill is great for our muscles and targets our calves, glutes, quads, and hamstrings.
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