How to Lose Weight Power Walking

Power walking is walking at the speed between normal walking and jogging. You also move your arms quickly as if you were jogging during a power walk. Power walking is a great exercise to lose weight.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Find an uncrowded and safe place to lose weight power walking. A mall in the early morning, a park, a quiet street or walking trail are great examples.

2. Wear a watch to keep up with the amount of time you've power walked.

3. Make sure to wear good shoes. Those made for walking or running are best.

4. Begin power walking! Power walk at the speed that gets you the closest to your target heart rate. You can find your target heart rate at http://musclemaking101.blogspot.com

5. Power walk in intervals. Every 3 minutes, walk as fast as you can for 30 seconds. This maximizes weight loss. It is essential to lose weight power walking.

6. Power walk for at least 30 minutes per day for 5 days a week. You can power walk more days a week if you like.

7. Do strength training in addition to power walking. You can find exercises at http://musclemaking101.blogspot.com

8. Use a diet plan in addition to power walking. Read the references below to find a diet plan for you.

Tips & Warnings

• Drink water before, during and after power walking.
• Consult your physician before starting any diet/exercise program.

Resources

• Weight Loss Articles - Choose one for your personal plan
• Strength Training Exercises
• Find Your Target Heart Rate
• My Personal Weight Loss Journey
• Top Rated Exercise Program - Personally Recommended
• Done For You Fat Loss Meal Plans - Highly Recommended

[mweise]

on 6/22/2009 I wasn't aware of number 3, thanks so much! Great article!

[writer7]

on 6/19/2009 Good tips on power walking to lose weight. Got to give it a try! 5*