Walking for weight loss is gaining more supporters. Especially effective walking weight loss is when other energetic and power sports are contraindicated (for example after the birth of the child), as well helps to burn fat, but does not lead to injury and strain. Walking is comfortable and for those who simply do not like to play sports or do not have access to the fitness.
But keep in mind if you’re determined to lose weight through walking, in order to achieve visible results it is desirable to walk every day or at least five days a week.
Try to walk at least half an hour a day. In addition, at least twice a week should be paid to walk 45 minutes, and one day – to walk at least an hour.
• Need to walk fast, as if you were late for an important meeting. You should take approximately one mile in 10-12 minutes. Another rule – you must go at a pace that could, for example, to speak, but could not sing while walking.
• You can make a walk in any time convenient for you. But, as practice shows, it is better to do in the morning. Least because in the morning you have less carbohydrate calories, so fat stores are burned easily.
Before you start walking:
1. Choose a comfortable shoe with enough cushioning. Clothes should be free and comfortable and consistent weather conditions.
2. Select a route. Try to choose a path with no vehicular traffic. If not, find the road with a wide pavement, which can move towards a moving vehicle.
During the walk:
1. First heating. A few minutes walk around at a slow pace to allow the muscles to warm up.
2. Drink water. While walking in the body loses a lot of fluid. Therefore, regardless of weather conditions, bad to drink a glass of water before the walk. It is also desirable periodically to drink during a long walk (over half an hour) to avoid dehydration. To do this, you can take a bottle of water. After the walk, too, it is desirable to drink at least one glass of water.
3. Use proper technique. Walk straight, straightened his shoulders and chest. The abdominal muscles slightly tensed. Set foot on the heel, then roll it on the fingers with a force pushing the front part of the foot for the next step.
4. At the end of the walk give yourself time to cool down. Gradually reducing the pace, walk for about five minutes slow. This will help calm heartbeat and prevent muscle soreness.
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