How often to walk:
- A minimum should be 3-4 times per week (every other day).
- If you a training for speed or distance, your faster/longer days should be alternated with easy/slow days and you can walk 6 days a week with one day of non-walking.
When to walk: You must find the time of day that best suits your schedule and lifestyle.
- Many people find walking first thing in the morning to be best - they don't procrastinate or get too busy and just skip it as they do later in the day.
- Others incorporate a walking workout into their work day by walking at breaks or lunches or right after work.
- Still others walk in the afternoon or evening and clear their mind after a hard day at work or at home.
Partners
- One of the best ways to make and keep a schedule is to do it with a walking partner. One of the best motivators to get out the door is to have somebody waiting for you.
- Don't limit yourself to humans - dogs are some of the best and most motivating partners.
- Human walking partners can be found through walking clubs or weightloss groups.
Training Schedules:
- Absolute Beginner to get you from the couch to walking comfortably for 30 minutes at a time.
- Weekly Workouts to improve your speed and fitness.
- Marathon Training Schedules
- Weight Loss Walking Schedule
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