Gooood morning! Happy Thursday!
Walking is one of the best ways to exercise, especially if you’re a beginner. But sometimes experienced exercisers forget how great walking can be; we get so proud of our ability to run, we forget to walk. But whether you’re a newbie, an experienced, die-hard walker, or a marathon runner, here is my favorite way to get more out of a walking workout: walk at a pace that makes you desperately want to break into a run. This usually falls in the 4.2-4.8 mph range. You’ll notice you have to shorten your stride and take very small steps, rapidly going from heel to tow. And even though I’m a runner and kind of a snob, trust me when I say, this works!
It’s extremely difficult to maintain that pace and not break into a run. You actually have to concentrate really hard. The first time I did this I was shocked by how challenging it is! The first five minutes are hard, and you’ll be dying to run (what kind of exercise makes us WANT to run, right?!) but try to hang in there for at least 10.
I put this pace into an otherwise steady walking workout, or do it to really kick my ass between running intervals. You’ll especially feel it in your shins, inner thighs, and butt, which are areas I like to work on. Plus you’ll be panting from the cardio blast.
Give it a try today!
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