| Walking is an excellent way to lose weight. It's | | | | weight this way. |
| something we all can do regardless of fitness levels | | | | 4. Walk at a rapid pace -- Don't stroll. Walk at a rapid |
| and we don't need any fancy equipment for it. All we | | | | pace which gets your heart rate up but which is |
| need is a little time, energy, and the willingness to do | | | | relatively easy for you to maintain. |
| some exercise. | | | | 5. Walk with music -- Use an iPod or another player |
| Walking for exercise can be very effective and | | | | when you walk. Play music you like (nothing |
| healthy. Unlike running and other aerobics, walking | | | | depressing). This will help you to walk for longer |
| involves little potential harm to joints, cartilage, or | | | | periods of time. |
| tendons. Walking is also a highly effective way to burn | | | | 6. Walk straight -- It's very important for your back to |
| calories and fat. Yet, like anything, there's a right way | | | | walk with a good posture. Always walk with your |
| to do things and a wrong way. Walking in the wrong | | | | back straight and try to keep your eyes looking |
| way can cause injury and can also reduce its | | | | forward and not downward. |
| effectiveness. | | | | 7. Walk at least 3 times a week. If you can manage |
| 10 How To Lose Weight by Walking Tips | | | | more that's great. |
| 1. Wear comfortable walking shoes -- This is one of | | | | 8. Walk for half an hour at least each time. Anything |
| the most important walking tips there is. Wearing | | | | less is not too effective. Walking more will make you |
| uncomfortable shoes can cause all sorts of injury and | | | | lose more weight. |
| discomfort. Pick good walking shoes before you take | | | | 9. Do some stretching before and after -- Stretching |
| a step. | | | | before and after walking will reduce risk of injury and |
| 2. Use a pedometer -- A pedometer tracks the | | | | will also reduce muscle strain. |
| number of steps you take. It's very important to note | | | | 10. Exercise walking with a friend -- I'm sure you'll be |
| how much you're walking so you'll be able to track | | | | able to find someone who's willing to walk with you, a |
| your progress. A pedometer isn't expensive and is an | | | | friend or a neighbor. It's fun to walk with company. |
| excellent investment in your health. | | | | If you stick to walking as I wrote above, you'll lose |
| 3. Swing your arms as you walk -- Swinging your | | | | weight and improve your fitness. To lose weight by |
| arms incorporates your entire body into the motion of | | | | walking you just need the determination to make it part |
| walking. You will burn more energy and lose more | | | | of your routine. Take the first step today. |