I can’t help feeling amazed at the misconceptions most people have about the value of walking programs for weight loss. Walking is effective as an exercise to help burn off fat or unwanted weight.

I am forced to accept that it’s either :-

(1) they are not really accepting what they have been reading (i.e. not paying enough attention) or

(2) they just cannot conceive the idea nor the belief that walking can help you lose weight.

In this article let us attempt to talk about the most important things that anyone can incorporate into their walking routines, in order to get the best possible outcomes. Walking programs for weight loss is no different to any other.

Our possible outcomes are (1) maximum fat loss  (2) increased fitness (3) maximum muscle toned. To be fair and not to make it too hard for ourselves, lets leave out number (3) for another time and we’ll aim for only (1) & (2). You can find many walking programs for weight loss on the internet, or you can make one up yourself – go on try it  - it’s fun.

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The first to remember is that a “walk in the park” for leisure if unlikely to give you much value regardless of your fitness level. It also all depends on your current level of fitness. For example, if you are already at a decent level of fitness, it is unlikely you are going to gain much from a stroll in the park.

That said, if you are very unfit and that you have been a couch potato (excuse the expression), then a regular stroll in the park would do you wonders.

The second thing to remember and accept, is that walking on its own will not give you the desired results. You will still need to stop stuffing yourself with too much food, especially the wrong kinds of foods that are full of sugars. You will still need to keep other good habits necessary for health like sleeping at least 8 hours a sleep (or getting a decent amount of sleep as it varies between people). Burning the midnight oil and doing 1 to 3 hours of sleep a night, will do help your walking program for weight loss.

It is very easy to design your own walking to lose weight program. But here are the guidelines to help you come up with a plan that works for you and your lifestyle.

(1) Decide how often you need to walk. At least 3 – 4 times a week is best otherwise walk every day.

(2) Decide on the best time for you to walk. We recommend walking first thing in the morning and get it out of the way. If not – walk when you are free – it doesn’t matter when you walk as long as you walk.

(3) Decide how long you want to do your walking programs for weight loss. Initially you should aim at 30 to 40mins of brisk walking or not more than 1 hour. Remember it is better to do it consistently than to do it with a bang on your first week, only to fizzle out after that first week.

(4) Always allow time for warming up and cooling down.

(5) Always increase the intensity of your walking but do so gradually. For example, this week I will walk for 30 mins at my normal pace. Next week, I will walk for 40mins at my normal pace…etc.

 

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