‘Just Walking’ Is Just the First Step

We’re often asked if just walking isn’t “good enough” for people over 50.

The short answer is: Nope. Sorry, but it’s not.

Walking IS a great first step – pun intended. So, if you’re thinking of starting an exercise program, then yes – get up and go for a walk. Or, if you’ve been walking more than usual during the last year because of the business of the pandemic, then now is the time to take that next step. Strength training, for instance, can’t be ignored later in life.

First, here’s what’s so great about walking. It’s easy for most people, and you can do it anywhere, anytime, with no special equipment other than a good pair of shoes. You can even burn around 300 calories an hour – more if you increase the speed or add some hills to tax your glutes, hamstrings, and calves a bit more, and that’s always a good thing.

A consistent routine can lead to weight loss of up to 15 pounds a year for someone just starting. So that’s a great start, but realize that, like any other routine, to continue weight loss you’ll have to increase the intensity or duration.

That might mean incorporating some intervals – jogging for 1 minute of every 5 or 10 minutes of walking, for example. Gradually increase the time you’re jogging. You might even add some light hand weights for a greater challenge.

Walk at a brisk pace so that a prolonged conversation is challenging. That’s the pace needed to lead to improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.

Walk right in to see us so we can show you the following steps on your fitness journey to strength, stamina, agility – and living the life you want.

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