Walk for Weight Loss
For all the people today that do not exercise on a regular basis, the following 30 minute walking endurance program could be the solution.
Burn calories efficiently, build endurance and lose weight on this walking exercise plan.
Because so many factors influence the weight loss process, it is important to identify the leading elements in the weight loss cycle. Nutrition, exercise, sleep patterns, work environment, depression, disease, social habits, time constraints and many other factors impact effective weight management. Exercise is one of the top two factors.
In the fast paced society of today, the majority of people are not eating healthy or exercising regularly. The fact that over 60% of Americans do not exercise on a regular basis and 25% do not exercise at all is reason enough to want to engage in a healthy exercise program.
The most common complaint of a person trying to lose weight is that there is not enough time to exercise.
With this in mind, the following 30 minute walking exercise plan could be the solution.
THE 30 MINUTE WALKING PLAN
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL CALORIES BURNED: 250(approx)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: The outdoors or a treadmill
STEP 1: Warm up/Steady Pace 3.2/ Level 5 minutes Flat surface
STEP 2: Moderate to Brisk 5-6/ Level 12 minutes Up and down a hill
STEP 3: Brisk Walk 7 / Level 8 minutes UP a hill- 5 minutes
Down -3 minutes
STEP 4: Easy, Cool Down 2-3/ Level 3 minutes Flat surface
STEP 5: Stretch 2 minutes Hold 3 stretches 20 sec
(Repeat-other leg)
Stretching is an essential element of this plan as it helps maintain range of motion and protects the muscles and joints.
An efficient, endurance walking program must include cardiovascular training which helps to elevate the heart rate to a training target level. By raising the heart rate to a 60-70-% level, the body will be conditioned to access stored fat for energy. By doing this, weight loss will begin to take place. This walking plan will allow the body to become more proficient at accessing body fat provided that it is utilized on a regular basis. To achieve satisfactory results, it is strongly recommended that this plan be utilized 5 days a week.
Life is hectic and there are so many outside influences that affect our daily lives, but nevertheless, Healthy Weight Management and exercise should be a priority for everyone. Everyone has the ability to make choices that directly impact health and daily living. Why not choose an endurance walking plan that can positively improve the quality of life and lose weight in the process?
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