Introduction to Walking

Walking. It is the oldest exercise in the history of man. Long before the combustible engine, we had walking as the means to get from one kill of a Woolly mammoth to the next.

Walking is the most common form of locomotion for us bipeds. We walk because it’s free and convenient. But let’s not bore you to death about the history of walking.

This series is going to outline everything you need to know about walking for weight loss: how to do it, what to do it, and what benefits you should expect to see.

Who Should Use Walking for Weight Loss?

First things first, who should use walking as a means of exercise for weight loss?

This guide is designed for beginners. If you have never been to a gym, do not know how to exercise, or generally have never been exposed to how fitness works, then this walking for weight loss guide is for you.

Many people with exercise and fitness experience will probably frown upon walking because it’s too slow or boring. That’s fine, especially if you have a means of exercising that is going to burn more calories faster (Running, Basketball, Weight lifting, etc)

But there are many people who want to lose weight but do not know how. One of the easiest ways to get started with an exercise program and losing weight is walking. Walking is a “step” (groan…) in the right direction towards fitness.

• Easy to Get Started – All you need is a pair of shoes and somewhere to walk. Sidewalks in the city, long roads in the countryside, or a treadmill.
• Fun for All Ages, Both Sexes – It doesn’t matter if you’re man or woman, young or old, walking for weight loss can be done by anybody.
• Cost Effective – There is no cheaper exercise to than walking. Chances are you already have shoes, and treadmill is certainly not required.
• Convenient – No need to get up and drive to a gym. Just step out your front door and you are ready to walk.
• Easy to Maintain – Too many people start exercising and give up quickly because it’s too difficult. Not true with walking. You never exert yourself too hard, so it’s always easy to come back the next day and walk again.
• Exponential Health Improvement – If you have a history of being sedentary, meaning no exercise whatsoever, you will see amazing health improvements by walking just 30-60 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

Walking for Weight Loss

• Introduction to Walking
• Health Benefits of Walking
• Calories Burned from Walking

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