What Turns Walking Into a Good Workout?

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health freak — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:44:41 GMT

I fully endorse the findings . I have been walking almost everyday for the last 15 years and have reaped extremely beneficial results.

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HealthLee1 — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 05:05:38 GMT

I feel walking keeps me energized, clears my head and helps me think clearer, removes symptoms of pms, makes me feel like a happier more whole woman! And I get the enjoyment of seeing all kinds of animals on my hike, rattle snakes and all! I would highly recommend women making walking a part of their routine.

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Nicolelm — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:10:13 GMT

can you figure out how many miles you've walked just by the amount of time it took you?

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tomheik — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:30:42 GMT

I wonder how intense is the high intensity walking? Is it 4 miles per hour or more?

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Geoffrey Levens — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:29:38 GMT

Check out Nordic walking or Exerstriding. Walking on smooth ground or pavement w/ walking poles. Increases amount of muscles used and therefore amoung to exercise by 25%-40% depending who you ask. Since so many muscles are being used at once, the perceived amount of effort is much less for much more of a work out. You can spend $150 or more per pole or you can get good ones for about $9.50 each from Amazon or at Walmart (Satan) Look for Swiss Gear brand. You will need to get replacement tips from somewhere else. What they come with are pretty cheesy and wear out in a few miles

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dempoolguy — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:05:35 GMT

I used to walk a lot, but now that summer is in full swing I got lazy. Leaving my air conditioned couch and breaking a sweat in 100-plus weather (the only time that is available) is a challenge. I try to fit it into my lifestyle - parking at the far end, doing weekend errands on foot, planning an outdoor early Sunday morning - watching the sun rise on a weekend morning, for those who haven't tried this, is heavenly. Always looking for something to day on these hot evenings that involves movement and outdoors without getting heat exhaustion.

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KAC — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:24:50 GMT

I am fortunate to have a wellness center at my work where we have an indoor track. More companies ought to do this.

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neroli moonstone — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:30:33 GMT

Yes , we all love walking once we start , however its the starting part thats hardest. Old motivation is often lacking. but once you start its good to go for 100 steps fast , then 100 slow , then 200 steps fats then 100 slow etc , that way you can increase the fast walking intervals and decrease the slow. intervals. Has anyone got ideas for how to get motivated and started in the first place?

re: Is Walking Really a Good Workout?

chirocheer — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 16:40:02 GMT

We were CREATED to walk. I do several types of exercise (running, sprinting, spinning, biking, aerobics, walking), and I get more benefits physically, emotinally, and spiritually from walking.

I have an aerobics instructor friend who seriously cut back on her classes when she became pregnant and walked every day. Immediately after the birth of her son, she weighed 15 lbs less than she did when she got pregnant! Walking did for her what aerobics couldn't.

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Arizona — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 04:25:39 GMT

That's a great story Islander !!! You should be proud of yourself!!

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mmc88121 — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:59:56 GMT

Walking is something almost everybody with 2 good legs and an intact spinal cord can do. There are a few people who can not but there are other exercises they can do.

Mary

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seg — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:58:23 GMT

There's so many different types of exercises today i'm sure we can all find some we like. Our bodies were designed to be on the move, so depending on your goals any act of motion through varying time limits can be beneficial .
On some days when i don't exercise i go for 30 to 40 mins walk at lunch time just to keep me in tune. As with any exercise program, start slowly and increase gradually until you are comfy with the intensity and time limit and keep at it, don't be discouraged and expect to much in to short of a time, do varying exercises like strength training also so you don't get bored and give up.
Good for you Islander, keep it up......

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Islander — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:16:33 GMT

On Jan. 1, 1999 I quit smoking. Determined not to gain weight (I was already 60 pounds over my ideal weight) I cut back on portion sizes and began moderate indoor exercise. As I built up stamina, I began walking a mile a day on winter roads. Soon I was doing two miles a day. By mid-August I had lost 60 pounds and felt great. What's more, my cholesteral had dropped 60 points and I was able to discontinue my hypertension meds. Needless to say, I highly recommend a walking program. Lace up!

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annapavlova42 — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:26:18 GMT

Walking is great for anything. It's free, refreshing, colorful, entertaining, educational, healthy, allows you to think clearly, and it is fun.