If you’re ready tostepup your dailywalkinggamequite literallyconsider interval walking.

This form of exercise may be your new secret key to shedding unwanted pounds and achieving your goal weight.

You don’t have to embrace it alone.

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Interval walking keeps your fitness routine interesting while helping you blast calories.

Now, it’s time to lace up your sneakers and get to it!

What is interval walking?

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Intervals can last anywhere from 10 seconds to a full minute in a typical program.

Interval walking can support your weight-loss efforts due to the additional calories you torch.

“This is going to be true with any workout program aimed at weight loss,” he adds.

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“However, realistically, the effect is somewhat small,” Fernandez explains.

You’re always going to be better off with consistency compared to intensity."

This is a major roadblock Fernandez sees his clients face when doing a workout regimen geared toward weight loss.

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