This week you are going to step up your daily walk time from 40 to 50 minutes, you are going to walk one day and you are going to think about all the different ways you can knock up those extra miles. You don’t have to do all your walking in one session. Many of you will not be able to find the time during the week to do this, so let’s look at all the ways where you can fit in those extra weight-loss miles. Try not to walk for less than 20 minutes at one session, as it takes several minutes to warm-up and to get into a good walking stride and once you get going it’s easier to keep going. Think about all those calories that you are losing-around 200 for every 30 minutes walking, and up to a few hundred more when you finish due to your increased metabolic rate.
When and Where to walk
o Walk in the morning- This is a good time to prepare your mind and body for the day ahead: a quiet time to think and make plans to give you a physical and psychological boost for the day.
o Walk to work- If it’s practical, this is one way of fitting in all chose weight-loss miles each week. If your work-place is too far, walk the bus or train station. Try getting off the bus or train a stop early on your way to work or returning home from work and walk the rest of the way.
o Park further away- Whenever you take the car, either to work or shopping, park a distance way from your destination and walk the of the way.
o Walk in your lunch hour- This is one way to get outdoors and re-charge yourself for the afternoon. A brisk aerobic walk will lift your energy and afternoon. A brisk aerobic walk will lift your energy and vitality and will give you the ‘zip’ you need to get you through the rest of the day. Take a friend or friends with you.
o Walk the stairs – Use the stairs instead of a lift. Stair climbing tones the legs and builds cardiovascular fitness and you can walk away up to twice as many calories as normal aerobic walking.
o Walk in the evening- This is a time to relax and ease away the stress after a busy day. Evening walks are a time to reflect on the passing day; a time to let go; a time to try ‘walking meditation’ (see Chapter 4).
o Walk with the family – Walking is as opportunity to spend more time together with those you love most. Walk together helps you to talk together and the dog. Walking together you to talk together and spend more quality time with each other.
o Start a walking group- At home or at work get a few friends tighter and walk regularly. It will help to keep you motivated and give you a chance to talk.
o Take a walking boliday- Onec walking becomes part of your life you will want go on walking holidays or on a hiking trip. In countryside.
o Walk with the weather- Don’t let the weather put you off walking. Dress suitably and enjoy the changing face of the seasons. Each season has its own special pleasures to offer the observant walker.
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