Walking workouts

Taken from weight watchers magazine

Beginning Exercisers: Warm up for 5 to 7 minutes with a slow walk. At this pace, stretching is great but not necessary. Your main goal is to get in the habit of walking. Pick up the pace for 10 minutes without overexerting yourself. Pay close attention to your posture. Carry yourself tall, and don't lean forward. Holding in your stomach will not only improve posture but also help tighten your ab muscles as well. Check your posture as you pass a store window. Cool down with a slow 5-minute walk. Try walking three times a week for a month! You'll feel great! Intermediate Exercisers: Perform a calf stretch before starting your walk. Do a warm-up walk for 5 minutes at a leisurely pace. Walk at a faster speed for half an hour. If you're not getting breathless, consider carrying wrist weights of no more than 1.5 pounds in each hand. This will add strength training to your cardio. Finish with a 5-minute cool down walk and calf stretch.

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