Walking for Weight Loss
Posted on Dec 2nd 2009 2:56PM by Natalie Vavricka
Whether you do it on a treadmill while watching your favorite sitcom or hit the trails with your iPod, walking is one of the most convenient and inexpensive forms of exercise. So if all anyone needs is a good pair of shoes and a little motivation, why aren't we all walking our way fit? Get the full scoop on walking and try our expert's top tips for walking your way to weight loss -- and maybe even a better butt.
- Cost: N/A.
- Time Commitment: Three to five times a week for 30 minutes per day.
- Location Limitations: You're only limited by your motivation -- this is one workout that can be done anywhere.
- Special Equipment Required: A good pair of walking shoes.
- Potential Pitfalls: N/A.
- Boredom Rating: Listen to music, bring a friend or check out a new path or park to keep boredom at a minimum.
- Potential Injury Risk: Because walking is so low-impact, injury risk is low (as long as you have a good pair of shoes)
- Level of Fitness Required: N/A.
- Calories Burned (based on a 150 pound woman exercising at a moderate intensity for 30 minutes): Approximately 160 calories.
- Body Parts Worked: Legs, butt.
- False Myths: You may have been hearing that walking alone isn't enough to improve your health, but as long as you do it long enough and frequently enough, walking at any speed can positively impact your health and stamina.
