How to Enjoy Walking

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Walking is great exercise, but for many, it can be very boring and tedious. Here are some ways to make it more interesting and enjoyable.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

An iPod or CD player
A pet (yours or the neighbor's)
Good walking shoes and thick socks

Step1

Put on your thick socks (to absorb the sweat) and good walking shoes. Having a comfortable walk makes a big difference!

Step2

Choose some upbeat music for your CD player or iPod and walk to its tempo. This will help add life to your walk, and keep you moving at a faster rate.

Step3

If you don't have a pet, offer to walk your neighbor's dog for them. They will welcome the help, and you will have a friendly companion.

Step4

While walking, stop and smell your neighbors flowers along the way. This will stimulate your senses while making you feel more alive and free.

Step5

Try repeating a mantra, such as "I am ALIVE" or " I am skinny", while you walk. This will help you develop a rhythm and groove.

Step6

Set up mini-scavenger hunts for yourself, and see if you can find objects, such as feathers or rosemary.

Tips & Warnings

Setting daily distance goals can also introduce a competitive element to your walks, making them more exciting.
Don't overdo it at first or it will become easy to give up. Start out slowly.