Walking Intensity

To get the best results from your walking workout, you have to walk faster, not longer. How can you do this. There are a number of ways to monitor walking intensity, pick the one that works best for you. If you use a pedometer, you can increase your intensity by increasing your steps for your specified walk time. If your use a heart monitor, your can make sure you are reaching your target heart rate. Another way is to vary the intensity of your pace over a specified distance. For example, alternate 5-minute bursts of faster walking with 5-minute bursts of regular walking. Whichever method you choose, make sure you gradually increase intensity to allow your body to make the necessary adjustments and allow for both a warm-up and cool-down in your session.