Just as purple is the new black this fashion season, walking is the new running. Research shows that many people take approximately 10,000 steps a day. With the autumn season upon us, why not take those 10,000 steps outside? The secret is that you don't have to walk miles to get a good workout, Shape comprised of a few ways that you can burn some calories and enjoy the scenery (and get some fresh air) in the process!
Burn baby burn, burn those calories as you feel the burn in your glutes and thighs when you walk uphill. Find a moderately steep hill in your neighborhood, if you don't live near a hill you can use a treadmill at an incline or use the stairs, you can burn up to 50% more calories by walking at an incline than you would walking on a flat surface. Take a hike up a mountain, enjoy the leaves changing color and get some fresh air.
Tip: If you are on a treadmill start on a 5% incline and work your way up to a 7 or 8.
Brisk walks aren't just for old ladies anymore. If you can keep up a quick pace you can burn just as many calories as you would running. While it is easier to keep track of your speed when you are walking on a treadmill, you can walk in intervals outside. Walk as fast as you can for one minute, then slow down to a moderate speed for five minutes. Switching up your walk will save you from getting bored and will also boost your metabolism.
Another great thing to do when you walk is to pump your arms. When you walk you should bend your elbows at a 90-degree angle and swing your shoulders in a front to back motion. You don't have to look like a skier, but you should keep the movement short, and doing this will burn extra calories.
Tip: If you feel like challenging yourself a little, strap on 2lbs of weights to your wrists or carry dumbbells 5lbs and under.
You don't have to walk 500 miles, but a nice brisk walk on a beautiful fall day will get your heart pumping and lead you to a sexier lower body.
Burn baby burn, burn those calories as you feel the burn in your glutes and thighs when you walk uphill. Find a moderately steep hill in your neighborhood, if you don't live near a hill you can use a treadmill at an incline or use the stairs, you can burn up to 50% more calories by walking at an incline than you would walking on a flat surface. Take a hike up a mountain, enjoy the leaves changing color and get some fresh air. Tip: If you are on a treadmill start on a 5% incline and work your way up to a 7 or 8.
Brisk walks aren't just for old ladies anymore. If you can keep up a quick pace you can burn just as many calories as you would running. While it is easier to keep track of your speed when you are walking on a treadmill, you can walk in intervals outside. Walk as fast as you can for one minute, then slow down to a moderate speed for five minutes. Switching up your walk will save you from getting bored and will also boost your metabolism. Another great thing to do when you walk is to pump your arms. When you walk you should bend your elbows at a 90-degree angle and swing your shoulders in a front to back motion. You don't have to look like a skier, but you should keep the movement short, and doing this will burn extra calories.
Tip: If you feel like challenging yourself a little, strap on 2lbs of weights to your wrists or carry dumbbells 5lbs and under.
You don't have to walk 500 miles, but a nice brisk walk on a beautiful fall day will get your heart pumping and lead you to a sexier lower body.
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running and walking is also very good for you, it can be hard on
your joints. So, being in the pool isn't really hard on your
joints at all.