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How do I Stick with My Walking Program? The secret is in the starting, what I mean by this is most people start their exercise program by doing to much exercise. Start small and build a foundation, I know it's hard to start small but think about the next day after starting a program of walking and how those muscle are screaming to skip the walk and lay on the couch watching TV. Try this instead, start by walking 1 mile or less but do it 4-6 times during the week. Now you can build a program by adding a half mile every two weeks. Now the second part of starting, make your goal long term...


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Step by Step Walking for Fitness Part Four of Four The Basics of Fitness Walking continued... Out and About Get off a stop or two early on the bus or subway, and walk the rest of the way. Park farther away at the shopping mall, and walk the extra distance. Walk around while waiting for a relative or friend's game to begin. Walk while waiting for the plane at the airport. See the sights in new cities by walking. At the beach, sit and watch the waves instead of lying flat. Better yet, get up and walk, run, or fly a kite. When golfing, walk instead of using...


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“Step by Step Walking for Fitness” Part Two of Four Need to start exercising? What could be easier than walking? Fitness walking reaps as many rewards as other physical activities, and you don't need special equipment or training. (continued) The Benefits of Fitness Walking continued... As an active member of volkssporting groups, she and her husband have traveled by foot in all 50 states, and are now working on traversing through all the state capitals. They have met many friends through treks and have seen people begin lifelong relationships. Fitness walking "gives people...


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One of the best ways to lose those love handles is walking and if you wantt to shed those unwanted pounds try walking to work. Here's a great article from Detroit News written by Tali Arbel titled, "6 Ways You Can Put a Little Exercise Into Your Work Day." Stressed at work? You need some exercise! But if working out after or before the job isn't working out, make your desk a gym, says the Mayo Health Clinic, which offers these ideas on how to incorporate exercise intooffice life: 1. When you need to talk to a co-worker, get up and walk to other desks and offices rather than calling...


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