“Simply put, walking is just good for us.
It helps maintain strong cardiorespiratory fitness and [increases] overall strength, balance, and flexibility.”
Puleo recommends walking three to five times during the work week and at least one weekend day.
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Now, let’s explore the best walking workouts for lean legs and glutes.
These workouts are designed to intensify and challenge your walking regimen.
Intervals
Interval walking workoutsare an excellent way to sculpt your legs and glutes.
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“This will challenge your cardio threshold and increase general cardiovascular health.
“It’s highly effective because it focuses on driving through the whole foot and maintaining a nice stride.
Bell recommends stepping up your walking game with a steady-state incline treadmill walk.
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She suggests setting the incline anywhere from 8% to 10%, depending on your fitness level.
“It’s effective because it leans out the legs and preserves the fullness in the glutes.
Hikes are more effective when durations are at least 30 to 45 minutes at a moderate pace.”
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Milica McDowell, a doctor of PT, certified exercise physiologist, and VP of operations atGait Happens.
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