For anyone who is trying to get in shape by walking it is recommended that you make it a goal to walk 10,000 steps a day. While this sounds like a large amount, if you break it down into smaller chunks, it really isn't. The easiest way to track your steps is by using a pedometer. There are many types available which can clip onto your belt or the waist of your pants. I … [Read more...]
Ready for a Walking Routine to Lose Weight?
A Walking Workout Do you know that numerous people decide to take up walking each and every year? The sad part is that many people don't continue with this healthy habit (me being one of them). So what can you do to ensure that you continue walking through all the seasons? The best way to start a new walking routine is to plan for it. Work out the best time of day to walk … [Read more...]
Fitness Walking – 3 Tips to Spice Up Your Walking Routine
Here is a great guest post article from my friend Satu. Enjoy! Before I started writing this piece, I surfed the Internet for ideas and found a great quote from FitnessMagazine.com: “When your brain abandons your workout routine, your body is soon to follow.” If you can make your usual walk even asleep, it’s time to mix things up. Avoiding workout boredom is not the only … [Read more...]
I’m a Gym Rat
Did you know I was a gym rat? Foursquare tells me so because I have been to the gym at least 10x in the pat 30 days. WOW! Here is what they sent me when I got the badge a few weeks ago "10x trips in 30 days? Go reward yourself to the nastiest double cheeseburger you can find (bonus points for cheesy fries and milkshakes). And ps: you look nice today!" by Foursquare Ha … [Read more...]
Training for Endurance
Pretty good week! Everything I am doing is helping me train for endurance. Feels like things are coming along though I would have liked to have done more but I think the workouts I did were good. I'm exhausted that is for sure. I really want to add in at least one more day of walking during the week so that I am totally prepared to walk the 1/2 marathon. My calves, hips and … [Read more...]