Cathe- Walking is it effective

[mariah0803]

Hi Cathe, I have a quick question I have been walking as my form of cardio. On average my heart rate stays at about 75% and when I do the hills it goes to about 87% so on average it stays between 75% and 85%. Is walking going to help with fat loss or do I need to start back stepping with your DVD's. I just havent been able to tolerate stepping because of shin splints and flat feet. I do get correct shoes it is just that my body cant handle it. Any feedback would be very much appreciated.


Thanks

 

[gettingfitmom]

Not Cathe, but I feel at least you're out there doing something. I've "fast" walked w/ light hand weights (and squeeze those gluts). I figure it can't hurt. Good Luck Gettingfitmom

 

[tneah]

Not Cathe here, but walking is wonderful exercise, you can go further, longer without the impact. And if you walk at a good clip, you will reap the benefits of fat loss!

 

[Lynn M.]

Not Cathe here either, but walking is definitely effective! I've read some research that says that walking actually uses more of your leg muscles than running, which is great news!

I don't do it very often, but when I do, I always find that I am bit sore esp in my hips from a good paced power walk.

Definitely, its a viable form of cardio!!!

Take care, Lynn M.

 

[mariah0803]

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