I want to spend a quick moment to encourage you and talk write about the power of the walk.
Recently it’s been very very hard to keep my active levels up to a standard that I’m happy with. I’ve been going from sun up till down working on the house, running my sessions and looking after the girls and trying to keep our house ticking over.
I don’t aim to walk everyday, but I do like to get a few walks in a week, and I think that added to your strength training sessions they are a great way to combat stress and get to your health and fitness goals quicker along with maintaining great health and wellness.
Walking is great. It’s reasonably low impact, it’s at an intensity that is often reasonably comfortable but still benefits your heart, lungs, mind and is great for burning fat… WIN!
Here are my 5 tips for walking
1. Don’t go for ever
You don’t have to do 6kms for it to be a useful walk, if you have the time and feel like it then great. Otherwise a good strong 30 min walk is still fantastic for you!
2. You must STRETCH after every walk
Walking really tends to tighten up your hip flexors and your glutes so make sure you either stretch as soon as you get home (preferable) or at least after your next shower when your body is nice and warm.
3. Walk with a friend
It’s a great way to catch up with people and keep social. Walking is usually an intensity that you can chat which is great.
4. And on that intensity walk briskly!
You don’t have to go all olympian walking style walking on it but a brisk walking pace (approx 4.5-5km/hr) is wonderful for you.
5. Enjoy it
Let your mind wander, allow it to be an opportunity to be creative. I often solve problems whilst I’m walking, I love the headspace you get into.