3 Ways to Turn Walking Into an Amazing Workout

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Right now, the place where you live may not have gyms open or it’s simply not safe enough to go to them, and many of us don’t have much choice for getting physically active aside from walking outside or exercising at home. And while home workouts can be very effective, you also need to go out and get some fresh air so here’s how to turn your walking session into a great workout.

Practice the Technique

When you want to turn walking into an effective workout, it’s important to stand tall, look up, and swing your arms a bit more than you normally would. Keep your shoulders back and down.

Take Long Walks

The length of your long walk will depend on many factors, but a good idea is to add 10% distance once per week when you go on your long walks. Turn those 2 miles into 2.2 miles the next time you walk.

Walk Faster

You will burn more calories and increase your heart rate if you walk faster. It’s also a good idea to switch between fast and slow walk every minute or two. This can also be turned into a fun game you can play with yourself to make the walks more interesting.