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re: Walking for cardio/fat loss

Posted on 4/30/24 at 7:38 am to
Posted by Tiger_n_Texas
Member since Aug 2014
1003 posts
Posted on 4/30/24 at 7:38 am to
I'm not a runner either. Never have been, most likely never will be.

I do however love walking and hiking. I like the outdoors and solitude that walking a trail gives. Weather permitting (aka above 25 degrees and not storming) I try to start every day with a nice long walk.
Posted by SkintBack
SoLo
Member since Nov 2015
1671 posts
Posted on 4/30/24 at 11:47 am to
I love walking, it's great. Walking's biggest CON is time. It takes friggin time.
Posted by FredbullTN
Brentwood, TN
Member since Sep 2023
1154 posts
Posted on 5/1/24 at 11:50 am to
Hey what is step bet? I might be interested in that.
Posted by STigers
Gulf Coast
Member since Nov 2022
1584 posts
Posted on 5/1/24 at 5:23 pm to
quote:

you can get ruck backpacks and weights off of Amazon for cheap.

I’ve recently added one of these to my cart. Just haven’t pulled the trigger. I’m thinking of trying 15 lbs one.
Posted by Robin Masters
Birmingham
Member since Jul 2010
29902 posts
Posted on 5/1/24 at 10:13 pm to
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This dude is in Liberty Park in Birmingham.


I know who you’re talking about.
Posted by ronricks
Member since Mar 2021
7008 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:04 am to
Walking is awesome exercise and it can be done at a low intensity if working around injuries ailments etc.
I tell the folks who don't want to go to a gym that there is no need if you are just wanting to lose weight walk 30 mins 5 times a week and eat real foods. It will absolutely work and doesn't take much effort. I did 35 min this morning on treadmill at 14.5% incline at 3.0 speed. Felt like I could slay a giant when I was done. Sometimes in evenings after dinner I will do a 30 min walk around neighborhood also just depends on how I feel.
Posted by Rep520
Member since Mar 2018
10423 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 11:25 am to
There aren't a ton of absolutes in health, but one absolute is that the more active you are, the better your situation is gonna be.

Look, running could arguably be better than walking, but walking is light years ahead of nothing. Bottom line is the best exercise is one that you're motivated to consistently do.
Posted by La Place Mike
West Florida Republic
Member since Jan 2004
28830 posts
Posted on 5/5/24 at 10:52 am to
Walking is vastly underrated. Well, not in this board. My only recommendation is to take the earbuds out. Tune in to the world around you for a little while.
Posted by supadave3
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2005
30277 posts
Posted on 5/5/24 at 2:14 pm to
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I love walking and feel better physically and mentally when getting 10k or more steps.


Nightly walks have been crucial to my mental health. I’ve struggled with anxiety most of my life and started walking regularly about 6 years ago. Walking, talking to myself, praying (if you’re in that that) really helps me to put the workday behind me and enjoy my off time.

I’ve gotten away from it the last few months and have noticed the anxiety creeping back. Started the walks again 2 weeks ago and already seeing improvement.
This post was edited on 5/5/24 at 2:18 pm
Posted by FlyinTiger93
Member since May 2010
3590 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 11:26 am to
Just started walking again, 2 weeks ago, as I rehab my leg. 2nd week, started mixing in a 1 minute run ever other day, adding 10% more each time. I enjoy the slow pace, peace and quiet, and time out of the house. Leave the phone at home, and no ear buds. Just the sound of birds, squirrels and an occasional car. Average about a 4400 steps, but I only wear my Garmin when I exercise.
Posted by King Crab
Member since May 2021
149 posts
Posted on 5/8/24 at 9:23 am to
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I’ve recently added one of these to my cart. Just haven’t pulled the trigger. I’m thinking of trying 15 lbs one.


I walk for 30 minutes around my neighborhood every morning with a 20 pound vest.

Definitely gets the blood flowing.
Posted by DrDenim
By the airport
Member since Sep 2022
488 posts
Posted on 5/8/24 at 9:43 am to
I use a ruck with plates in it to do the same thing, a little weight goes a long way. With that purple weighted vest pictured above, it doesn't look like there's any way to add or remove weight, although I don't know, I'd prefer an adjustable weighed vest or plate carrier so I could go heavier or lighter based on different training plans.
Posted by Jax Teller
Member since Aug 2018
3922 posts
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:51 am to
I do a 3 mile walk first thing in the morning.

45 minute weight session at lunch.

3 mile walk in the afternoon/evening listening to the Dan Bongino podcast.

15k steps a day average. It's a game changer.

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