Pyramidwalkingis a seamless yet effective way to spruce up your daily walking routine.

How exactly does pyramid walking work?Kelly Sturm, founder atCancer Rehab PT, breaks it down.

“A pyramid walking workout uses a structure of gradually increasing and then decreasing intensity,” Sturm explains.

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This differs from traditional walking, where you typically maintain a steady pace.

Let’s explore Sturm’s go-to, beginner-friendly pyramid walking workout to lose belly fat.

Warm-Up

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Build-Up Phase

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Peak Phase

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The beauty of pyramid walking is it blends intensity variability with progressive overload.

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This means your body keeps burning calories even after you wrap up your walking workout.

“This makes it approachable for beginners while still challenging for advanced walkers,” says Sturm.

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It’s Engaging

The structured nature of pyramid walking keeps you motivated and engaged.