Walking Off The Weight

If you’ve been walking for fitness and weightloss for quite some time now, you may be ready for a little change. Our bodies sometimes get so used to a certain type of workout, making it less effective in the long run. One quick way to change your walking workout routine is to add walking poles.

Walking poles look very much like ski poles, but usually have a different tip on the end, making them easier to use on a trail or even your sidewalk. You walk along with the poles. They give you a great upper body workout while the walking works your lower body and legs. Combined you get a great overall workout.

When you first start to walk with poles, you’ll notice that your upper arms and shoulders will get pretty sore. If you’ve mainly just been walking, those muscles haven’t gotten much of a workout. Don’t overdo it, but hang in there and they will quickly adjust to the extra work. The result will be nicly toned arms that you can’t wait to show off in a new sleveless shirt or dress. And of course you’ll be burning plenty of extra calories making your walking workouts even more effective.

Filed under: Articles on July 30th, 2009