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25/05/2021

6 Ways to Maximize Your Walking Workouts

The wonderful thing about walking for exercise is there’s no barrier to entry — it’s free, you can do it almost anywhere, and it doesn’t require any special equipment. From improved cardio endurance to a better mood, it’s one of the easiest exercises you can do to support your overall health.

Whether you have regularly been walking long distances or are just getting started, here are a few form tips to keep in mind while you walk that can help you make the most of your steps so you can continue your healthy walking habit for a lifetime.



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23/05/2021

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21/05/2021

6 Ways to Maximize Your Walking Workouts

PRACTICE PROPER POSTURE

Good posture is important throughout your day since it aids digestion, allows you to breathe more deeply and minimizes joint strain. It’s also crucial when walking to prevent injuries. A rounded, forward slumped posture, for example, can add stress to your joints, cause back pain and may even cause breathing issues and fatigue while you are walking.

For proper walking posture, start with your head and work your way down to your feet (these four posture checks can help). Keep your head centered over your body (avoid jutting your chin forward, which can cause neck issues), push your shoulders slightly back so your chest remains open, keep your spine tall and your pelvis under your shoulders (avoid overarching your lower back or tucking your pelvis).

You may also want to practice engaging your deep abdominal muscles slightly to add additional support to your spine at times as well. Concentrate on bracing your belly toward your back (without affecting your breathing or your spinal or pelvic alignment) for several brief periods during your walk.

Pro tip: Focus on posture during one endurance walk per week. (It’s harder to focus on your alignment when you are doing more intensive intervals, uphill or power walks.) As it becomes easier and more natural to you, you can incorporate proper posture into all of your walks.



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21/05/2021

6 Ways to Maximize Your Walking

INCLUDE A DYNAMIC

Mobility is key for securing a full range of motion with each step, so sprinkle in some simple ankle and foot exercises (such as toe raises, heel raises and ankle push outs) before you begin walking. Then, when you start your walk, be sure to spend about 3–5 minutes gradually increasing your stride speed and intensity in order to properly warm up.
Pro tip: Dedicate 3–5 minutes of dynamic, mobility exercises at least once a week prior to starting your walk session.



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10/05/2021

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06/05/2021

14 Sneaky Offenders That Cause Weight Fluctuations

Tip 14:YOUR WEIGHT WAS DOWN YESTERDAY

Sometimes yesterday’s weight can affect today’s weight for reasons that are all in your head. “Some people cannot get on the scale without judging themselves for the number they see,” Lewis explains. “If the number is up, they decide they have failed, feel bad and resolve to eat less and work out more. If the number is down, they decide they are a success, feel great, and decide they can eat more and work out less.” Ideally, you’d behave the same each day when dieting, and over time, your weight would start to trend downward, despite the normal fluctuations, but for many people, this is easier said than done.

“If the scale makes you think this way, consider weighing yourself less often, so you don’t see the natural ups and downs,” she suggests. It may also be worth considering adding some alternative tracking methods to your routine, like weekly measurements and progress photos. That way, your weight is just one of the many ways you keep track of how you’re doing, and suddenly, the inevitable peaks and valleys don’t seem like such a big deal.



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