In the first week, your walking workouts focus on building a solid aerobic foundation. You will start with 30-minute steady-state walks.
The program incorporates interval walks that alternate between brisk and relaxed paces. These sessions challenge your cardiovascular system by elevating.
Hill and incline walks are essential components of this routine. By walking on routes with gentle to steep inclines, or using a treadmill.
Each week, the duration of your steady-state, interval, and incline walks increases. Starting with 20 to 30 minutes in the first week, you ll work up to 60-minute sessions.
Every workout begins with a 5-10 minute warm-up, including dynamic stretches and a brisk walk to get your blood flowing.
Treadmills are great for maintaining your walking routine, especially during bad weather or time constraints. Modern treadmills offer settings that simulate outdoor.
As you progress, steady-state walks become longer, extending up to 60 minutes. Maintaining a consistent pace for an hour.
Interval walk durations increase each week, gradually pushing your stamina to new levels. By week eight, you ll be alternating between brisk walking.