| Walking is hands down the most popular form of | | | | with you and hop for one minute before going |
| exercise around. It's easy to start and doesn't | | | | back to your walk. One minute may not seem like |
| require anything but a good pair of shoes. Many | | | | a lot, but jumping rope is a high-intensity activity |
| people who are too embarrassed to try other | | | | that is great for your heart. Once you get better |
| forms of exercise enjoy a nice walk. The great | | | | you can start doing different tricks like crossing |
| thing about walking is that when done properly it | | | | your arms and hopping on one foot. |
| burns a higher percentage of fat than other | | | | Change your landscape. Adding hills to your |
| activities. But if you've hit a plateau or become | | | | workout will burn more calories than flat terrain. |
| bored with your routine, there are things you can | | | | Also, if you normally walk on pavement, try a |
| to add more variety and burn more calories | | | | different surface. If you are close to a beach or |
| during your workout. | | | | other sandy area, opt for that as you will burn |
| If you've been walking for awhile, you may want | | | | 50% more calories here. This could lead to quick |
| to try adding a little weight to your walk. Though | | | | weight loss, especially if you've hit a plateau and |
| it may seem very 80s and not as popular as | | | | can't seem to lose any more weight. |
| before, you can easily buy an inexpensive pair of | | | | If you can't seem to lose weight, you may not |
| ankle weights and/or compact hand weights. The | | | | be walking long enough. Also pay attention to |
| added weight will create more resistance during | | | | your diet. Exercise helps, but only when combined |
| your walk to burn more. Just make sure you | | | | with a sensible diet are you going to see the |
| start off very light, especially around the ankles. | | | | results you want. Make sure to drink plenty of |
| Injuries will keep you from walking longer than | | | | water and eat lots of fresh foods. If hunger or |
| planned, and could throw a wrench in your weight | | | | cravings are a problem, you may want to add a |
| loss. | | | | hoodia supplement. This natural appetite |
| Change up your routine by adding other exercises | | | | suppressant is effective in curbing appetite |
| in between. After walking for 15 minutes you | | | | without side effects. Take it to help you through |
| could stop and stretch for 5 along a wall. Throw in | | | | those problem spots when you eat out of habit |
| some jumping jacks or push-ups to keep your | | | | instead of hunger. |
| blood moving. Even better, carry a jump rope | | | | |