Comments on: Keep Walking Programs Interesting

By: An Exercise Plan Everyone Can Enjoy | Weight Loss, Fitness, Exercise, and Health

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:15:37 +0000

[...] is an easy plan that is perfect for beginners and keeps your walks interesting. Try to get some of your neighbors interested in a nightly block walk. Not only is there safety in [...]

By: Can Walking Actually Prevent The Common Cold?

Can Walking Actually Prevent The Common Cold? — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:42:45 +0000

[...] We all know the saying about the apple, but can walking once a day actually prevent the common cold? I was doing a little research and round a study in late 2006 from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle seemed to indicate that this may indeed be possible. This may be great news for those looking for an extra reason to get more exercise. Sometimes walking can be difficult, here are some timps to keep walking programs interesting. [...]

By: MizFit

MizFit — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:11:16 +0000

I keep thinking Im going to start a powerwalking book club.

or movie discussion group.

must
get
past
the
thinking
phase

By: Lazy Man

Lazy Man — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:22:24 +0000

I hear you Nadine. My wife is a much faster walker than me, which makes it difficult for both of us to go on walks together.

By: fat bastard

fat bastard — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:54:20 +0000

I agree that mixing it up helps keep things fresh. I’ve also found that it allows me to more energy into the effort.

Other things I’ve done to freshen up a workout:
- burn a new CD for the MP3 player to listen to.
- walk or run different speeds for portions of the walk.
- time the walk and try to beat the previous time each time.

By: Nadine

Nadine — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:38:07 +0000

It helps if you both walk at the same pace. I used to walk around NYC for my lunch hour. My girlfriend would ask to come with me sometimes, but she walked slower than a snail. On those day, I’d just count it as hanging out with a friend and not activity.