Ramp up Your Walking Regime

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Have you been spending a bit too much time on the couch lately?  It’s just as easy to get into the habit of binge watching as it is to get in the habit of binge walking. Step outside and follow these recommendations from the fitness professionals and you’ll soon be walking your way to wellness and a new, healthy, life style. Take advantage of the awesome deals offered by Groupon coupon and invest in a pair of quality walking shoes from the huge selection offered at Footlocker.

The most sustainable path to a healthy walking regime is to set short term goals.  Begin by committing to walking four days a week for thirty minutes a session. Don’t focus on speed or distance. The objective the first two weeks is to simply develop a habit. You’ll begin to feel an increase in your stamina levels after just two short weeks.  Slowly begin to increase your speed.  This is a great time to invest in a basic activity tracker.  Set your tracker for four minutes of warm up walking followed by two minutes of brisk walking and repeat this rhythm six times for the following two weeks.

At this stage you’ll begin to notice an increase in lung capacity and a strengthening of your muscles. Now that you have developed a sustainable walking habit, take a look at your food choices. If you’re experiencing mood swings and inflammation from excess sugar and sodium intake, this can become a deterrent to your walking regime. Commit to eliminating sugar sodas and fast food from your diet. Replace these with water flavored with a slice of lemon and fresh vegetables and lean meats. Headaches, skin problems, bloating and high blood pressure will all begin to dissipate after eliminating these foods from your diet. The same principle holds for your diet choices as developing a walking regime. Take it slow and don’t be overly restrictive.  It’s a sure route to failure. Look at small changes and small successes and you’ll be on the path to a life time of wellness. Best of luck to you!