Helpful Tips
Exercising can be fun! Try out a few of the following tips to make your walk more fun.
- Walk near water - You will receive benefits from the exercise as well as soul soothing stress relief.
- Catch up on calls - Clip on your cell phone and headset and hit the trail.
- Take the dog along - Your pet needs exercise too!
- Try interval training - Add bursts of fast walking to increase endurance, cardiovascular fitness and burn more fat.
- Keep walking shoes and socks in the car - If you drive by a tempting park or trail stop and take a quick walk. Even 10 minutes will boost your mood and your health.
- Challenge yourself with stairs - Climb the stairs at a local stadium or office building.
- Walk to music - Bring along your MP3 player and pace yourself to the music.
- Take a destination walk - Plan a walk to your favorite restaurant or shop. Just remember that you have to walk back home!
- Find a buddy - Walking is more fun when you share it with a friend.
- Play a game - Keep walking until you see 3 red cars, pick out a faster walker on your path and try to pass them or take random turns through your neighborhood.
Follow these tips and walk your way to better health while having fun!