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Spring is here... and swimsuit season is just around the corner. Before you gasp in horror, we've got a few tips and tricks to help you get more out of your walking workout. After all, walking is one of the most convenient ways to work out, and we've got a few ideas to help make it one of the most effective, too.
Pump It Up
If you've been walking and working out, you may have been losing weight. Congrats! But when your body has less to carry around, walking gets easier. Keep up the intensity of your workout with small hand weights. This will trick your body into thinking that you're still carrying around excess weight, so you'll burn more calories in the process.
Speed It Up
Just go faster. Sounds obvious, right? Well, it helps even more than you might think. When you walk faster, you cover more ground and burn more calories. Plus, you work more muscles in the process. How do you know if you're walking fast enough? You should be breathing hard enough that it's tough to carry on a conversation.
Ramp It Up
Want to challenge yourself even more? Work those glutes and firm up your thighs when you increase the incline of your workout. Don't have good hills around you? Walk the bleachers or stairs at a local stadium or park.
Dance It Up
Sometimes walking can get lonely when it's just you and your thoughts. Throw on a pair of headphones and add some music to your workout. While you're at it, change up your pace to fit the music. When you work in intervals, you ramp up your calorie burn and help strengthen your cardiovascular system.
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Walking Tips, Seasonal Advice
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