Is Walking Enough?
26 Sep, 2012
Written By: Sanae Shea @ Zumba with Sanae
Walking is great way to take in the view especially this time of year. It’s enjoyable, it’s easy on your joints and your body and it’s the perfect first step if you are at the beginning of your fitness journey. But is it helping you to achieve your fitness goals? If you’ve been walking for months or years it might be time to step it up (pun intended).
Your body will adapt to your fitness routine and eventually you will stop seeing results. For continued fitness improvements, your exercise program should provide gradual increases in frequency, intensity, duration and mode of exercise. This is referred to as the Principle of Progression according to AFAA (The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America).
It might be time for you to shake things up (Zumba pun not intended)! Here are a few ways to add a little umph to your daily stroll:
Take a new route
Add hills and/or stairs – The KHS track in Kearney is a perfect place to add stairs in between laps around the track. And be sure to take advantage of those killer side hills!
Increase your speed and distance
Pump those arms - no matter how silly you feel
Run – A short burst of increased exertion after every few minutes of walking will wake up your muscles and get your heart pumping.
Walk in a bikini – Or not! But if you pretend to be in a bikini you will engage your core muscles and keep your abs tucked in nice and tight.
Invest in a Fitbit – Read about my Fitbit obsession here. Fitbit has recently introduced a new devise called the Zip. It costs less than the original and it syncs wirelessly to your smart phone.
There is a new walking/running club in Kearney starting next week. They are meeting at the KHS track M-F 5:45am – 6:30am. This is a great opportunity for those who rely on a group to be held accountable and to stay motivated. They will be there until the weather gets too cold and then start back up in the Spring. Check out their new Facebook group called Walk the Walk or email Jolene Berke jneks@rcom-ne.com for more information.
Related Posts
-
Minx Ready Toes ~ Sanae's Favorite Pedicure!
-
Mom Taxi Survival Kit
-
Anti-Aging Help from USave Pharmacy
-
Simple steps to save your life...
-
Intro to Tahitian Dance Classes at the YMCA
-
I Got My First Tattoo
-
Teens and Texting
-
Pain Free Swimsuit Shopping
-
How I Broke My Diet Soda Addiction
-
Beauty Secrets Part 3 - Sanae's Cheap Tricks!
Every time I go for a walk, Sanae, I hear your voice in my head as we walked together to West Campus, “Walk fast and squeeze your buns together, Kathy!” LOL
LOL Kathy! I’ve been squeezing my buns and tummy muscles for a loooong time! While driving in the car too remember?
Sanae – who is part of this walking group?! Would I know anyone. Does that make me “old” lol
You are far from old!!!
I’m actually not sure. I won’t be participating (just a tad early for me) but if you go to the facebook page you can see who “liked” it. I think there will be runners there as well.
LOL – OK, thanks!