Power Walk Yourself Slim

Power Walk Yourself Slim
JORGE’S DAILY FIT TIP
By Jorge Cruise, Chief Diet and Fitness Expert

It’s a good idea to give your muscles a rest from intensive strength-training. During those days of rest, I recommend that you rev yourself up with a cardio-training power walk. I power walk on a treadmill each morning. What are the benefits of power walking? Well, walking briskly for just 20 minutes will burn 150 to 200 calories. And it’s perfect for boosting energy and getting an endorphin high. Plus it’s a low-impact exercise, so you won’t stress your joints. Shoot for an intensity level of about 7 to 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. The key to achieving this intensity is adding an incline to your walk. If you can, find an area in your neighborhood or at a nearby park that has some nice hills to walk. Power walk on your lunch break, or take mini power walks whenever you can throughout the work day. It can be as easy as treading to a coworker’s office rather than calling her on the phone. Power walking is a dynamic aerobic exercise that you’re already familiar with, so give it a try!
Your coach,Jorge Cruise