Is Walking the Best Cardio For Fat Burning?
Do you enjoy taking long walks? Many friends I know who work in the downtown area walk plenty. It a wonderful stress relief, helps with circulation and you might even enjoy the fresh air. But can you make walking activity a fantastic fat burning activity? Absolutely! First, you don’t have to do a ton of miles to get a good work out with walking. Here are few things you can do to a dd an increase in calorie burn: – You’ve Got To Climb Higher. Walk an inclined surface. If your on an indoor treadmill or go outside and climb a hill, a garage parking ramps or flight of stairs. You can burn up to 45 percent more calories than on flat ground. If you’re using the treadmill, put it up on at least 5 – 8 percent grade. Work it slow because that’s fairly steep. Feel the intensity in your lower limbs and your heart. Avoid holding on the handrails because that will decrease the difficulty. Think of the rails as hot coals and you don’t want to touch it. Work on your balance. – It’s Like Grabbing Air.
