Walking is the best medicine for a man. It cost nothing, it
does not need equipment’s and it can be done with convenience and without
stretching comfort. However, we despite so many easy-to-do aspects associated
with it. Any people can’t continue walking for a long time.
Because it’s one of the major reasons that they start on a
wrong note. In order to get the benefits of walking, which can help us to burn 150 calories per hour. So, we have to know how we can
walk properly.
Women’s fitness specialist whose fitness account on
Instagram is @fitnessista named as Gina Harney having 29k+
followers. She shared a post in which talks about “tips on starting a walking routine”. She
believes in “helping women ditch the
diet mentality and create a healthy life they love”. In the social media
post the expert talks about how to walk and build up intensity. The post that
garnered attention for its practical tips and to-dos is packed with tips to set
up an effective walk routine.
Here are her expert tips:
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Multitasking is
good, Harney advises her followers to do
multitasking while walking. Take calls or listen to a podcast while walking, if
on a treadmill then you can watch your favorite show.
·
Walk breaks, a
good way to get in some walking while sitting on your desk is to schedule a
short walk break during your work. This will help you get up from your chair
from time to time, also give you a burst of energy on a packed day.
·
Start slow, Harney’s advice is to build up time
and intensity slowly. She also told that, start with 10 minutes and after you
can do this consistently for a few weeks, try 15 minutes and so on.
·
Use your glutes,
the gluteal muscles also called glutes are a group of three muscles which make
up the gluteal region known as the buttocks. Its three parts are gluteus maximus, gluteus medius
and gluteus minimus. Walking is a leg
exercise but is use your glutes powers. Push off from each step, using your
glute strength.
·
Walk in a good shoe,
supportive and comfortable shoes are must for walks. If your shoes don’t
provide the necessary support for the arches and heels, they prevent essential
range of motion in the foot. Best shoes buy
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Safety first, if
you live in an area where it is unsafe to walk outdoors alone find a safe spot like
at a gym, a friend’s or neighbourhoods park walking trail, a treadmill. Keep
your cell phone and ID with you if you go to a new place.
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10K steps rule, Harney
doesn’t suggest the 10k steps rule, she says don’t get fixated with completing
your steps. She also said that it’s absolutely OKAY not to hit 10k steps every
day right away, just try to increase intensity slowly. just try to increase
intensity slowly.