Consistency is key when it comes to walking for weight loss.

Incorporate rucking.

“Increased calorie burn creates more of a calorie deficit needed for weight loss.

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Race against yourself.

“Start at your normal walking pace and gradually increase over time.

take a stab at beat that time during your next workout by walking a little faster.

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Continue this until you’re free to’t increase the speed of walking anymore.”

Add inclines.

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Use intervals.

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Interval training is a fantastic way to enhance your cardiovascular fitness and help you break through weight-loss plateaus.

This can be done by walking either at varying speeds or inclines.

Get outdoors.

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Let’s be honest: Walking can get pretty mundane.

“Walking outdoors expends more energy, therefore calorie burn is higher.

More muscle activation is needed to propel yourself forward outdoors without having the motorized treadmill to keep you going.

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Walk first thing in the morning.

Walking in the morning can kickstart your metabolism and set a positive tone for the day ahead.

The main thing it does is make it easier to be consistent and stick to your routine.

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you’ve got the option to get your walk done before any other responsibilities arise.

Walking on an empty stomach can also help improve fat burning.

Take it to the trails.

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According to a2021 study, hiking can reduce inflammation, lower triglycerides, and support healthy weight management.

Walk with others.

Plus,researchsuggests that group exercise can better support long-term weight loss than going solo.

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“When you’re alone, it can be easier to cut a walk short or skip it altogether.

But with others, it will make the time go by faster and harder to say no to.”

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Increase your N.E.A.T.

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Sustainable weight loss requires more than burning calories during exercise.

Enter Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (N.E.A.T.

can complement your walking routine and aid in weight loss.

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Engage the mind-muscle connection.

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