martes, 2 de noviembre de 2021

Day 4: Muscle Recovery — Take a 10-Minute Walk Outside

You've earned a recovery day! Make it an active one by taking a brisk 10 minute walk.
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Day 4: Take a 10-Minute Recovery Walk Outside
Welcome to day 4 of the Verywell Fit 7-Day No Equipment Challenge! Following three days of strength training, treat yourself to a cardio walk outside. Walking is one more equipment-free way to get your heart pumping and muscles working. Aim for at least 10 minutes at a brisk pace, and keep going if it feels good.
 
The articles below are for inspiration. The exercise for today is simply a 10-minute walk. Enjoy!
 
Tara's Tip 
“Wear comfortable, supportive shoes, maintain good posture, and gently swing your arms as you walk.” — Tara Laferrara, CPT, of the Verywell Fit Review Board
 
 
4 Reasons Why Walking Is Real Exercise
 
 
People often consider walking more of a recreation than a workout, believing it less beneficial to your health compared to "real exercise." But the truth is, there are many health benefits you can achieve by walking. Here's a look at four of them.
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How Fast You Should Walk for Fitness and Weight Loss
 
 
If you're walking for fitness or weight loss, you should walk at a brisk pace—a moderate-intensity cardio exercise that supports fat-burning. The speed of a brisk pace is different for each person as it depends on your heart rate, age, and level of fitness. Calculate the pace optimal for you.
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10 Ways to Walk Your Way to Fitness and Health
 
 
Walking is more than just a way to get around. Walking at any speed is a way to improve your fitness, burn calories, and reduce the health risks of inactivity. Walking the dog, walking in the park, or simply walking around your neighborhood at an easy pace keeps you active and can help you reap benefits.
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10 Things to Stop Doing If You Want to Walk Off Weight
 
 
If you want to use walking to lose weight, you need to take several positive steps—about 10,000 positive steps per day! But, in addition to doing the positive, here are 10 things to stop doing.
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How Many Calories You Burn Walking per Mile
 
 
Do you want to know how many calories you burn walking per mile? Check out this chart to see how much you're burning
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10 Walking Mistakes to Avoid
 
 
Walking the wrong way can lead to wasted effort, injury, and missing out on great health benefits. Here are 10 common mistakes to avoid.
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Important Tips for Staying Hydrated While Fitness Walking
 
 
Your body will lose water when you walk and you can end up dehydrated. But it is also important that you don't drink more than your body needs. Learn how much and what to drink before, during, and after your walking workouts.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You've completed day 4 of your Verywell Fit 7-Day Challenge, and you're in the home stretch. We'll see you again tomorrow!
Preview: Tomorrow we'll work your legs.
 
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