You'll Be Surprised How This Simple Activity Will Keep You Fit This Fall

Now, I know what you’re thinking -- walking isn’t an activity, it's a way of getting places, and you’re right, but to a point. Walking is also a fantastic low-impact, low-risk-of-injury form of potentially intense exercise that fully deserves a home on our list of challenging and heart-healthy fall activities. A rule of thumb is 100 calories per mile are burned for a 180-pound person and 65 calories per mile for a 120-pound person. You can achieve a higher calorie burn when walking a mile under 13 minutes, but beginners will typically find it easier to walk greater distances than faster. An easy program to follow is to begin by walking at an easy pace for five to 10 minutes, rest and stretch, and then walk at what you would describe as a brisk pace for 30 to 60 minutes. This will trigger an additional weekly calorie burn of between 1,000 and 3,000 calories.

If a single significant walk is difficult due to time constraints, break it up with 3 x 15 minute walks, and when you do, make sure to:

1. Change into athletic shoes to get the most out of your pace.

2. Note your posture -- you’ll use more energy by standing upright and sucking in your stomach and lifting up your butt.

3. Finally, always keep your eyes looking ahead and not on the ground. This will keep your head up and help you avoid any neck injuries.

So there you go! Don’t you feel like you have a whole new relationship with a fantastic fitness activity you’ve probably already been practicing for years? Well get going and enjoy some fall walks now that you’re an expert. Afterwards, be sure to replenish your body and muscles with a protein-packed, vitamin-rich beverage like TruMoo Protein Plus. It contains 25 grams of protein and no high fructose corn syrup. Plus, it’s high in calcium, potassium and vitamins A and D, so you’ll be refueled and ready for action.

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