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Walking for Weight Loss

By Cari Haus On April 4, 2009 Under Walking for Weight Loss

If you are walking for weight loss, you’ll need to walk at least 60 minutes a day to  lose inches.

This may seem like a significant time commitment. However, there are many ways you can accumulate walking steps or minutes throughout the day. This makes it easier to get the mileage in, without “cramming” it into longer walks. This is just one more reason why walking is such a great option for people who are struggling to find time to exercise.

The key is to wear your walking shoes as much as possible throughout the day, so you’re ready to go at a moment’s notice.Carve out time to walk to and from work, go for a walk at lunch and plan on taking an extra long walk one day out of every weekend.

The pace at which you walk is also important. Aim for a brisk walk, like the speed you would use if you were late for an appointment. Another way to pick up the pace of your walk is to speed up periodically for 30-second intervals.  Cue your feet to pick up the pace by swinging your arms a bit faster.

Plant your heel and roll through your foot pushing off the ball of your foot as you accelerate. Keep the upper body tall and stay light on your feet as you push to maintain an accelerated pace.

Repeat these short speed intervals several times during your walk. The added intensity will increase the calories burned and the workload on your heart and lungs enough to accrue even more fitness benefits than during a more moderately paced effort.

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