Ways to walk off fat faster
Get some poles
Using Nordic poles torches an average 20 percent more calories by
engaging the muscles in your upper body and torso. Plant the pole firmly at a
45-degree angle behind you, then push back forcefully against the ground to
propel yourself forward.
Skip killer hills
Don’t assume the biggest inclines are the best for burning fat. “It’s
better to maintain your speed on a moderate hill than to slow down substantially
on a steeper one”.
Use your arms
Vigorously pumping your bent arms helps you go faster—and burn more calories.
Take smaller steps
The best way to boost your speed—and thus your burn—is to take shorter,
faster steps. Time yourself walking 100 steps, then recover for one minute.
Count another 100 steps, and try to shave five seconds off your time. Repeat 12
times.
Set goals you can see
Choose markers (stop sign, park bench, etc.) and speed up until you reach them.
Slow down for the same distance.
Wipe the pavement
Roll through from heel to toe. This will get your calf, hamstring, and glute
muscles involved—and the more muscle you use, the more calories you burn.
Go shoe shopping
To get the most power from your push-off, opt for a shoe with minimum cushioning
and maximum flexibility in the front of the shoe.
Stand straight
When your body’s aligned, your back and butt muscles are able to work
more powerfully, so you walk faster and torch more calories. Stand tall with a
straight spine, keeping your ears and shoulders aligned over your hips.
Raise your rate
Wearing a heart-rate monitor is like having your own coach keeping you at
optimal fat-torching pace. “It’ll give you a push if you’re slowing down
too much, but also get you to ease up if you’re pushing too hard”.
Add strength
Simple moves like push-ups and lunges get more muscles involved for major burn,
stop every five minutes and do one minute of moves. This will help up your
metabolism over the long-term, too.
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