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Posted on Nov 30th 2008 2:00PM by Kristen SeymourFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness
There's no debating that walking is a great form of exercise. It's relatively simple, doesn't require much in the way of equipment (the necessity of an iPod is negotiable), and you can do it almost anywhere. But, what can you do to turn your standard walking workout into a fat-burning fitness regime?Health.com has a couple of suggestions. For one, shorter, faster walks will do more for you. According to the article, a 150-pound woman walking briskly for 30 minutes will burn 170 calories. Burning as many calories at a moderate pace would take over 45 minutes, while a slow walk will take at least an hour. So, if you're out there anyway, work up a sweat -- it'll help you out in the cardiovascular fitness department, too.
Additionally, stop worrying about what time of day is best for working out and figure out what time of day is best for you. You know your schedule -- if mornings are hard for you, and you can't drag yourself out of bed, maybe you shouldn't try to fit in a 60-minute workout. If you can walk immediately after work, before you get distracted, or if the gym is on your way home, bring your gear and schedule yourself time to do it. Regardless of when you do it, aim for 40 to 45 minutes of moderate to intense exercise four times a week or more.
