Take walking breaks

Posted on: February 13, 2008
Posted by: SiteEditorArianna
Related topics: daily challenge, toning up, and workouts
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Sometimes finding 30 minutes in your day to take a walk just doesn’t sound do-able. The great thing is that recent research has shown that exercise doesn’t need to be ‘all at once’ to be beneficial. That means you can break-up a 30-minute walk into a couple smaller walks and still get all the benefits of walking, like cardio health and stronger bones, muscles, and joints.

Today, challenge yourself to take two or three walking breaks to get 20-30 minutes of exercise. Some tips:

• Walk 15 minutes during lunch and then 15 minutes after dinner.
• Walk 10 minutes before breakfast, 10 minutes during lunch, and 10 minutes after dinner.

Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine.

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cctkwalk
Posted April 10, 2008 at 07:07 AM

Packing a healthy lunch then walking for 30 to 35 minutes during lunch really makes a difference in my energy level and refreshes my mind.

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butterflyspirit
Posted April 10, 2008 at 08:45 PM

I started walking in Jan. I walked inside my apartment. There is a circle that connects the rooms. It is 37 feet around. I started walking 8 times around 4 times a day. I am now walking 20 times around 7 times a day. It has lifted my mood, and made me feel so much more positive. When I don’t get my walking in, I feel aweful. Just give it a try. You will feel so glad.

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khand59
Posted April 21, 2008 at 09:07 AM

Started walking in 2005 and lost 25 lbs. Felt great. Then my husband had a heart attack at 48 years old. He survived but I lost track of walking. We are going to be grandparents in June and I want to be able to enjoy her. So I,m going to get back to the track and start walking again. Ready to feel good and have the energy I had before.