How to burn more calories by walking?

Worried about your waistline? You want to get in shape but don’t know how to start and what to do? Then you are reading right. If you really want to lose weight, include walking in your routine. 

It’s a great way to start the weight loss journey as it’s easy to do, no special equipment’s required, and it doesn’t hurt your joints and most importantly its super effective. That’s the beauty in walking!!

It’s suitable for every age group and is the simplest one. In other exercises or workout regimen you are not able to perform the rigorous, difficult exercises and you end up hurting your muscles and then you get put off from trying the routine again. It’s easier for anyone to walk for long than to do tedious exercises.

  

Walking is the simplest solution to this problem. It’s the best cardio routine which helps you burn a ton of calories. If you want to squeeze more out of it, simply walk faster. It lowers the risk of heart diseases and prevents diabetes which are the most risk disease of today’s era.

Walking is a great choice for people suffering from joint pain or arthritis as it doesn’t harm your joints and regular walking improves arthritis.

It’s very important to have walking shoes which are comfy and supportive to start any walking routine. Start your routine with 15 minutes initially and the slowly go on extending the time up to 40 minutes. As your fitness level increases you can easily go on extending the time and will not feel tired too. Don’t forget to carry a small water bottle with you to keep yourself hydrated.

How to burn more calories?

1. Maintain a good posture: Always keep your shoulders back, your eyes looking forward, your chin level and make sure you are erect and walking tall.
2.  Power walking:Reach your goal of 10,000 steps a day and burn more calories. Count for 20 seconds to gauge your speed (count just one foot, then multiply by two): 40 steps in that time is a “healthy pace,” 45 is “moderately aerobic” and 50 is “power walking.”
3. Use your feet: Intentionally push off at the end of every step and show the person behind you the sole of your shoe on every stride. This visualization will help push you forward faster.
4. Walk up hill or slope: If possible walk up a small hill or slope as it burns 67% more calories and improves your stamina. 
5. Walk backward: Try walking backward direction for few minutes, it also tends to burn more calories.

So now you know you don’t need any expensive equipment to start walking. Just put on your walking shoes and discover your neighborhood. If you have lake, park, beach or footpaths go check it out today. The beauty of walking is in outdoors because of scenery and natures contact which refreshes us and keep going.

So enjoy walking and stay fit, stay healthy!

All the best.

References:

1. www.losingitandlovingit.com

2. www.besthealthmag.com