Are you ready to walk your way to a stronger healthier body?

Or do you live a sedentary lifestyle and need help finding the motivation?

Maybe you’re content with your 8 hour desk job, just to come home and curl up on the couch and binge watch your favorite shows until it’s time for bed. Sometimes we fall into these ruts, but it’s important to put your health first and eventually snap out of it.

Well fear no more, because I have 6 ways you can walk your way to a stronger and healthier body. Starting TODAY!

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But Let’s Find Out How We Can Walk Our Way To A Healthier Body.

Walking has profound benefits if done often enough such as increased cardiovascular and pulmonary fitness. Reduced risk of heart disease and stroke, as well as improved management of conditions such as joint and muscular pain or stiffness, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Walking also leads to stronger bones and improved balance.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise in adults. That translates to just under 22 minutes a day which is very doable for most people. All you have to do is start. This article will give you some ideas on how to break up your walking schedule, or at least give you ideas of different places and times to walk.

Take Shorter Walks

Remember you only need to perform some sort of exercise for 22 minutes a day to achieve the recommended weekly amount. Walking around your building at work on your lunch break is a nice place to start. If you cant get away for lunch, no worries…head into work twenty minutes early and get your steps in before you long workday. You will feel more refreshed and clear headed through out the day.

Too Cold? Mall Walk

Mall walking is not just for the elderly. But the elderly are a “step” ahead of the game. When the weather is too rainy/snowy or cold, head over to your closest mall and rack in the miles. If you have a Fitbit or step counter, you can keep track of your distance, but if not…just walk for time.

Wear Comfortable Clothes

Have you ever worked out in bottoms that you keep having to pull up, or a top that is too tight or just does not fit right? This can throw off your whole walk. When you know you are headed out for a walk, put on your favorite pair of pants and top so you don’t call it quits early. This goes for socks and shoes too. I am guilty of cutting a few blocks off of my walk because my sock kept falling down my heal in my shoe. Put aside a few pairs of socks you know wont slide down your foot, and throw them on right before your walk!

Think of Your Pets

Sometimes I feel guilty when my dog hasn’t gotten any exercise in the day. I think about all the things I’ve done on a lazy Saturday afternoon to keep my mind busy like cook, laundry, or binge watching my favorite shows, but what has your dog done all day? More than likely he has been laying around sleeping, or sitting still watching you do all your tasks. Think about your dogs fitness and get him outside! Let him smell every tree and bush while you both get some physical activity in. Not only will you both feel better after the walk, but you will strengthen your bond. Even if you only have 10 minutes of spare time, spend it with your pets outside in the fresh air burning some calories.

Mid-Day Walks

Get outside and walk between the hours of 12 pm-5 pm to soak in the warmest parts of the day. For us cold winter state people, walking in the early morning or at night can be bone chilling. If your schedule allows it, head outside midday. The sunshine can also be a good mental boost and improve your overall mood. It’s a win win!

Music or Audio Books

Have you ever got on the treadmill, put on your favorite fast paced song, and ran further and longer than you originally planned to? Use this same tactic on your walks to push yourself further. This is your time to enjoy yourself! Put on something that makes you happy and you’ll be surprised at the extra effort you put into your walk.