I’m frequently asked “how can I make my walk more efficient and calorie burning?”
Walking is great, it gets you outside in the fresh air, can be social when you bring a friend, or relaxing to clear your mind…very nice.
Nice for those reasons, but not the highest calorie burning exercise.
My top two suggestions for increase your calorie burn on a walk:
1) Increase your movements – the more you move the more calories you burn. Swing your arms, take a full stride, and stay loose.
2) Add some resistance moves – adding resistance moves is the best way to increase muscle usage, increase your heart rate and burn more calories.
a. Add in squats when you are waiting for stop lights
b. lunge across the street (watch for traffic-sprint if necessary)
c. add some tricep dips at a small seating wall or park bench
d. Perform 20 jumping jacks every ¼ mile.
You get the idea. Be creative and enjoy yourself. And of course always use good form.
Be well
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