Walking is usually an injury free activity, costs nothing and is available to all. So you have no excuses, here are some practical tips to help you burn lots more calories without going in for marathon training:
1. Don't you dare get on the elevator or moving staircase -take the stairs - both ways !
2. For stress- free parking, park in the less popular spots further away from the store at your local mall, so that you have to walk a little more.
3. Help the environment and burn a few more calories by using your local bus, railroad or subway service.
4. When you take to public transport, why not get off the stop before yours and walk a little further ?
5. Every time you go out locally ask yourself, 'Do I have to take the car or could I just as easily walk there and back ?'
6. If you are already walking your dog a couple of times a day you're getting some excellent exercise, if not, why not walk a friends dog ?
7. A short walk after your meal is always a good idea.
8. Taking kids or a friend with you will prevent you from concentrating purely on the act of walking.
9. Walk in areas that you would not see from a car, public gardens, riverside paths or woods, you'll be surprised at the things close to home that you are not familiar with.
10. If you will be walking alone you might want to listen to some music, the radio or perhaps some form of inspirational CD.
11. You don't have to join a walking club however 'peer pressure' can be a good thing and they will know where all the interesting local walks are.
12. If you do the school run why not forget the car and walk there with the kids ?
13. Calories burned walking means losing weight so by increasing the amount you walk each week and putting yourself on a sensible diet you will see and feel the benefits surprisingly quickly.
14. Walking will help cut the risk of serious conditions such as heart attacks and strokes, reduce back pain, improve posture and benefit just about every organ in your body.
15. You don't need to spend money on expensive gym equipment for your home, a decent pair of walking shoes as all you need.
Calories burned walking is a wonderful boost to weight loss and all round health and is there for almost all to benefit from, so fix yourself up with a suitable diet and get walking !
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