There are at least 37 million people worldwide who use walking for weight loss. Experts point out that at least half of these walkers don't follow proper methods, significantly reducing their weight loss effectiveness. The benefits of walking for weight loss include the following.
1. The walking speed should be as fast as possible, and should never be slower than a leisurely stroll. Special attention should be paid to maintaining a walking frequency, which should generally not be less than 140 steps per minute.
2. Each walk can last for 20 minutes, and the pulse rate should reach about 150% of the resting state after exercise in order to effectively consume excess body fat.
3. Pay attention to your walking posture: head slightly raised, upper body slightly leaning forward, shoulders relaxed, back straight, abdomen slightly tucked in, heels landing first, steps as light and quick as possible, arms swinging naturally at right angles, breathing evenly, and mind focused. It would be even better if you could simulate race walking posture and gait.
4. Gradually increase the amount of exercise (including time and speed). For example, in the first week, walk only 30 minutes a day at a slightly slower pace; in the second week, increase by 10 minutes a day and increase the cadence by 10%; until after a month, you can maintain 40 minutes a day and increase the cadence by 50%.
5. Persistence is key. It's unrealistic to expect to burn off all excess body fat within a week or a month; "instant results" are extremely rare. If weight loss is not significant after a period of exercise, you must be even more determined and persevere.
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