Walking to Lose Weight
We are always searching for ways to improve our health and lose weight. There are many suggestions and articles that discuss the only way to lose weight is the “no pain, no gain” regimen. This statement can be true if you like dealing with pain while exercising, but a more effective and less harmful on the body is good old fashion WALKING. Most people can get into the fat burning process by performing a brisk walk. Don’t over think calorie and step counts, just move around without causing pain to yourself. Walking is better for the joints, recovery time is shorter, and easier to do for most people. Here are suggestions to move more, walk often, and be consistent.
Sometimes we don’t have much time to workout for long periods, so break up your walks into 10-15 minutes, 5-7 days a week. Walking and moving throughout the day no matter what you are doing will burn fat and help improve your health.
Walking while you’re on the phone can be an opportunity to get steps in and burn fat calories without realizing the steps you have taken on every phone call. Pace the room back and forth while talking, listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks instead of just sitting.
Walk as much as you can and make it more effective by doing it more often during your daily routines. Park your vehicle further away than usual, use the stairs, walk the dog, walk your kids to school, and if possible have walking meetings or conversations with co-workers etc.
Remember, feeling good while you exercise is more beneficial to you and walking is easy and valuable to your health
Think of rest days as active recovery days that your body will achieve by walking and not sitting. In return, your body will recover faster and burn fat while not actually working out.
Walking also lets you settle down your thoughts and calm yourself after a long day. Walking outside will help engage your senses, release negative thoughts and break down stress. It helps increase circulation and release neurotransmitters.
Daily movements are needed and essential for the body to burn fat. Make adjustments by walking instead of sitting. If done throughout the day, you would have a longer and better fat burn than the usual 45-60 minute workout. Walking will help your cardiovascular health and burn calories which will benefit you throughout your lifetime.
Walking can start off your day in a positive way by kick- starting your metabolism, suppressing your appetite, curb your cravings, increase energy all day, and burn fat calories.
Walking is part of our daily lives, and we need to challenge ourselves to different routines that will benefit us without drastically changing or harming our bodies. Instead of sitting or standing, get up every hour and walk for 10 minutes. Listen to music while walking up and down your driveway. Park at the furthest parking spot at work. Set reminders on your alexa, watch, and other devices that will go off as reminders to walk. Remember to always stay hydrated while walking or doing any type of exercise.
AS ALWAYS, STAY ACTIVE AND BE IN CONTROL OF YOUR MIND, BODY & SOUL
Paul Passino has a Bachelors of Science degree in human performance and sport with a health, education, and coaching minor, as well as 45 hours of sports administration and over 23 years of teaching P.E., weight training, and coaching.
