Jan 27 2009
Home Remedy Tip For Burning More Calories When Walking
Walking is a great way to lose weight, get in shape and is beneficial to a healthy lifestyle. You can burn even more calories when you walk by using these tips:
Vary your speed when you walk. Walk fast for a few minutes, then slow down your walking for the same amount of time. Varying your walking speed challenges your body, builds endurance and burns more calories.
Use as much of your body as you can when walking. Swing your arms, punch the air, get your upper body involved in the walk. The more body movement, the more calories you’ll burn.
If you can walk outside, take advantage of the landscape to make your walk more challenging and burn more calories. Walk on the beach, walk up hills and mountains.
When walking on a treadmill, crank up some high energy music. You’ll walk faster and longer and burn more calories.
Add some weight to your walk. A weighted vest or even a backpack with some books in it will help you burn more calories when walking.
