~THE POWER OF WALKING~😊 10 WAYS TO WALK OFF FAT FASTER Walking is a low impact way to help burn fat and lose weight. Boost your calorie-burn big time without much extra effort using these 10 simple tips! 1. USE YOUR ARMS Vigorously pumping your bent arms helps you go faster—and burn more calories. 2. TAKE SMALLER STEPS The best way to boost your speed—and thus your burn—is to take shorter, faster steps. Time yourself walking 100 steps, then recover for one minute. Count another 100 steps, and try to shave five seconds off your time. Repeat 12 times. 3. GET SOME POLES Using Nordic poles torches an average 20 percent more calories by engaging the muscles in your upper body and torso. Plant the pole firmly at a 45-degree angle behind you, then push back forcefully against the ground to propel yourself forward. 4. SET GOALS YOU CAN SEE Choose markers (stop sign, park bench, etc.) and speed up until you reach them, Slow down for the same distance. 5. WIPE THE PAVEMENT Roll through from heel to toe. When you get to the ball of your foot, push off as if wiping gum off your sole, This will get your calf, hamstring, and glute muscles involved—and the more muscle you use, the more calories you burn. 6. GO SHOE SHOPPING To get the most power from your push-off, opt for a shoe with minimum cushioning and maximum flexibility in the front of the shoe. 7. STAND UP STRAIGHT When your body’s aligned, your back and butt muscles are able to work more powerfully, so you walk faster and torch more calories. Stand tall with a straight spine, keeping your ears and shoulders aligned over your hips. 8. SKIP KILLER HILLS Don’t assume the biggest inclines are the best for burning fat. It is better to maintain your speed on a moderate hill than to slow down substantially on a steeper one. 9. RAISE YOUR RATE Wearing a heart-rate monitor is like having your own coach keeping you at optimal fat-torching pace. It will give you a push if you’re slowing down too much, but also get you to ease up if you’re pushing too hard. 10. ADD STRENGTH Simple moves like push-ups and lunges get more muscles involved for major burn. When you walk, stop every five minutes and do one minute of moves. This will help up your metabolism over the long-term too.
Posted on: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 02:36:02 +0000
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