Working in a fitness center full time i see people come in to walk on the treadmills daily. Some brisk walkers, and some casual walkers. When using walking as a form of aerobic exercise we need to elevate our heart rate and increase our pulse. I see this site so often, where people come in to "work out", and they end up walking on the treadmill at a snails pace. This would not be the most effective way to walk if you are using walking as your mode of aerobic exercise. Currently the ACSM recommend 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity most days of the week. The article of the day goes into more detail about how you can use walking effectively as a mode of exercise (here is the link to the article). Which brings me to the.....
Thought of the day!
thought of the day is pushing yourself past your comfort zone. Instead of being the casual 2 mph walker, step up the pace and bring it to 3.5 mph. or instead of being the 1 mile runner, become the 2 mile runner etc. Noone ever progresses when they dont push themselves! happy training!
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