A proper warm up and cool down routine will help prevent injuries and allow you to walk faster and longer, which can get you more steps. The extra few minutes you’ll spend will pay off in the form of more steps, less pain, and happier walking!
How to make walking laps a fun step boost that can save your knees
Walking laps on a track or walking path can help you walk faster and burn more calories, while being easier on your knees and other joints. The rubberized surface of most walking tracks is softer and easier on your joints than concrete or asphalt, too!
Are these 10 step tracking mistakes derailing your walking routine?
Don’t let these 10 common step tracking mistakes keep you from getting the most health benefits from your walking routine. Become an advanced walker by not trying to make up for missed steps and 9 other step tracking mistakes that even experienced step trackers can make.
Your walking surface matters – How to avoid joint pain and injury!
The right walking surface can make your walks even lower impact on your joints, while the wrong surface can add stress and contribute to injuries. Softer surfaces are usually easier on your joints, but many soft surfaces can get slippery or don’t give even footing. While you often don’t have much of a choice of… Continue reading Your walking surface matters – How to avoid joint pain and injury!
Why step tracking is absolutely critical to maximize benefits of walking
To get the most out of a fitness walking routine, it’s critical that you track your steps and review your progress over time. ou’ll be more motivated to walk, and you’ll be able to break past plateaus by identifying what’s going wrong and how to fix it.
5 walking workout add-ons for fun, variety & more calories burned!
Adding in other exercises midway through a walking workout makes your walks more fun, burns extra calories, and helps you get stronger and tone your muscles.
What could realistic walking weight loss look like for you?
When walking for fitness, realistic maximum weight loss is about 1 to 2 pounds per week, but there are factors that can make this goal more or less likely. Eating healthier and walking also work together in synergy.
Eat healthier & lose weight! 9 small tweaks that can really cut calories
If you’re trying to lose weight, a few small but high-impact food tweaks can make a huge impact in reducing calories and eating healthier.
How long do you need to walk to burn off the calories in your favorite foods
Thinking of your calories burned from walking in terms of your favorite foods can help you be realistic with your weight loss goals. Armed with this knowledge, you can make better decisions on what to eat and how much to walk.
Do I really need interval training for fitness walking results?
Interval training is great for heart health and burning calories faster while walking, but it’s not strictly necessary for best results.