30 Tips Walking for Weight Loss
Walk this way to a slimmer you!
Walking on two legs. We hominids have been doing it for the past few million years. Consequently, it’s one of the things our species is best known for. For most of human history, walking and running were the only means of getting from A to B. These days, that’s no longer the case for most of us. That’s too bad because walking—particularly at a brisk pace—is an innate way in which we can burn calories and torch belly fat. It requires little in the way of equipment, it can be done more or less anywhere and it’s less likely to stress the joints in the way that running can. And sure, we’d all like to look like Mark Langowski and be on the cover of Eat This, Not That! For Abs with a shredded six-pack, but just getting off our butts and using our two feet is a solid start.
But just because walking upright is an easy, natural way for humans to expend energy from the food we eat, it doesn't mean that we can’t learn to do it better—and increase the belly burn. By following the tips below, you could do just that. And for more low-impact ways to whittle your waistline, try these 40 Weight Loss Tips for If You're Over 40!
1. Choose the right shoes
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The only “equipment” necessary for walking (unless it’s on the beach) are shoes and chances are you have a pair suitable for the job already. "Walking shoes" have flexible soles and stiff heel counters to prevent side-to-side motion. Normal flat surfaces only require low-heeled shoes that are comfortable, cushioned and lightweight.
2. Drink green tea after walking
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Brazilian scientists found that participants who consumed three cups of the beverage every day for a week had fewer markers of the cell damage caused by resistance to exercise. That means that green tea can also help you recover faster after a brisk walk. In another study—this one on people—participants who combined a daily habit of four to five cups of green tea each day with a 25-minute workout for 12 weeks lost an average of two more pounds than the non-tea-drinking exercisers. Make the most of the benefits from tea with The 7-Day Flat-Belly Tea Cleanse! Test panelists lost up to 10 pounds in one week!
3. Devise a great walking playlist
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Before you even think about lacing up your sneakers, think of the songs you want to hear as you make strides towards a fitter you. Having a great soundtrack to your walk will motivate you to push harder and go farther and the best part is that you probably won’t even notice the extra effort that you end up putting in. Look for songs that are between 75 to 130 BPM—these tempos will help you synchronize your strut to the beat. You’ll be so in the groove that you’ll be ready to try out these 55 Best-Ever Ways to Boost Your Metabolism!
4. Know your route
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It’s good to have a clear idea of where you’ll be walking on any given day. You’ll feel comfortable and confident knowing what to expect as you walk and not waste any walking time figuring out a route on the fly. Try and devise a handful of routes that vary in length, grade and terrain. Just a couple of route options can prevent your new belly blasting habit from getting repetitive.
5. Find a walking buddy
6. Find that walking buddy amusing
7. Be prepared for weather conditions
8. Hit the bricks before breakfast
9. Walk briskly
10. But also vary your walking pace
11. Go faster the right way
12. Pair your walk with H2O
13. Make your walk a part of your life
14. Vary the terrain
15. Keep tabs on your strides
16. Do more incidental walking, too
17. Adding high-intensity walks to your routine
18. Walk up hill
19. Ski the streets
20. Use hand weights, but carefully
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