I get the bulk of my exercise walking. I realize that not everyone will want to walk a million miles an hour with a crazy dog, but there is more to walking for exercise than just walking.
You must sweat by the time you are done. If you plan on walking with your spouse DON'T walk hand in hand. This isn't a stroll. If you want to stroll set a goal weight - get there - and treat yourself with a trip to Italy. Every night there will be a place where the people stroll and window shop. Have at it.
When you walk for exercise you should be swinging your arms as you go. You don't have to look mentally diminished, but your arms need to move.
I recommend getting started with out and back walks. Walk away from wherever you start for 15 or more minutes at as brisk a pace as you can and when you tire or run out of time turn around and walk briskly back. Everyday either add distance or walk faster.
Pain IS necessary. When you exercise properly you will break down muscle. That means they will hurt. They will continue to hurt as you continue to exercise. It is a natural and necessary part of exercise. Resist the temptation to take something for aches from exercise. It is OK to know what hurts so you can continue to work and improve. The endorphins will help you along the way.
Wear NO COTTON when you exercise. Hit the thrift stores or whatever you have to do and get clothing that wicks moisture away from your body. You will exercise better and not have the hot and cold issues from the sweat on your cotton t-shirts and sweat pants.
Buy a hydration pack so you can remain properly hydrated. Only when you are hydrated will you maximize your work. When you don't you waste some of your efforts.
Rain gear will keep you going in bad weather.
Don't buy cheap shoes! Go to a good athletic shoe store and get properly fit for shoes that fit your feet and match the way you walk. Your feet are the key to keeping going so spoil them.
More soon....
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