Hey everyone, I nowadays focus on helping busy dads so if that's a category you fall into make sure you *join our Free Busy-dad Nutrition & Calisthenics course* → bit.ly/dadbod-course and send me a personal msg if you need any help! Walking is one of the best habits that I’d recommend incorporating in your weekly routine for 2022! It’s simple, it’s as calisthenics as it gets, and it will help you build momentum for a lot more positive changes over the rest of the year! And hey, if can I do it on a prosthetic leg, so can you 😉 Step-counting watch recommendation: amzn.to/3FTHXUR P.S. For those mentioned that 10k - 15k steps take too much time during the day.... I completely understand, but you don’t have to get all your steps in one session. For starters everybody walks 4-5k steps per day just moving around in regular life. Next, I offer different approaches in the video on how to get your steps in with more strategic ways. For example I also work 12 hours a day on week-days, so when I don't have any free time I do the following: a) I try to walk to work in the morning (2000 steps), b) I have a brisk walk in the middle of the day (2000 steps) c) I walk back home (2000 steps) d) + 4000 steps from the rest of the day that occur anyway e) if I can't get up to 15k I try to stick to a minimum 10k per day and I get as many extra steps as I can in the weekend Hey, if I can do it while working 12 hours a day and on a prosthesis so can you ;) Keep it up!
How is the battery on the watch? I have a Samsung Gear. The battery stinks unless it is in battery save mode. The problem is that it doesn't track anything in that mode. So, it is almost worthless. I can turn save mode on/off, but it is a hassle.
@@dsterry74 Hi Darell, I charge it once every 10 days, but, I don't have the auto-turn-on feature (I have to press a button to see the time). Still, it tracks everything perfectly so far in my experience. I think it's great for it's money!
Thank you for sharing this and I have to say that I stopped running ( ran marathons in the past) and switched to walking. Walking is so more enjoyable and mind clearing. While on my training plan for running I always had to force myself to get my miles in. With walking I don’t have to force myself. I enjoy it. I walk between 10000-20000 steps a day and I have never been leaner in my life. I don’t do calisthenics, but a lot of mobility work and Pilates, barre and dance.
I don't mean to be one of "those" people... But this dude is clearly a legend. Pretty fucking inspirational, especially as someone who rides bikes/has lost friends riding bikes. To take a hit like that and not only come back swinging, but to do so with the goal of helping others in their journey, and also in a second language... Pretty fucking impressive. Peace and love my dude, all the best :)
I started loads of walking and callisthenics around September 2020, and I can guarantee you that this works, 16 months on I now have a lean body and a 6 pack, the key is consistency
@@NBDYSPCL I can tell you, once you start walking and I mean plan to walk far, you won’t want to stop. Just push yourself for a month, you’ll be hooked.
@@NBDYSPCL Not specifically regarding exercise but, for me, the first step is to accept it. Be demotivated - what's the problem? Once you let go you can challenge your thoughts. Maybe you're genuinely tired, maybe you are afraid of something. Maybe both. Maybe you straight up hate walking. Know thyself.
Unless you live where I live and it’s 105 degrees outside, 100% humidity, mosquitoes biting you, UV Light very high on index like 8,9,10, red tide (coughing from inhaling blooming algae that smells very bad and makes it hard to breathe) oh and did I mention the crazy traffic where every even residential streets are like highways. Anyway, welcome to Florida!
Bonus tip. You can learn a new language in your walking routine, you can listen to the Pimsleur courses or something like that. Every unit is about 30 min long, so you can review them a few times or listen to more than one (or just one if you are just beginning).
I had foot surgery last year and I can understand what you mean by taking simple things like walking for granted. I am just now able to ALMOST walk normally and am so grateful to do it again.
Really nice one. It's funny I ran a lot in my youth, yet increasingly it was tiresome to get going, which I eventually realized stemmed from thinking running had to be at my max, which is actually exhausting, lol. So when I got older I simply jogged until I was short of breath, then I just walked until I recovered and then jogged some more. This way I never get exhausted, or get runner's stitch etc. My body gets pleasantly tired but never sore afterwards. I'm always happy to get going and I cover a lot more distance. Yet I never see anyone suggesting combining running and walking. Yet I think it's an amazing combo. It breaks up the walking monotony too if that is a issue.
Yea walk jog good combo, it never came to my mind until I heard some one else say they walk then jog a little then walk, so easy yet most just don’t tie it together
@@fleadoggreen9062 in that case you might also find my Cardiosthenics workout quite interesting, check it out: ua-cam.com/video/1NUZqrXonrs/v-deo.html&
Hello again Jauhl, since you like that type of training, I think you'll also enjoy my Cardiosthenics workout a lot! Have a look here: ua-cam.com/video/1NUZqrXonrs/v-deo.html&
I 100% agree, I've recently lost 12kg since August by walking 10K + a day. I've really started to enjoy it and plan to hike my first mountain (Snowdon) this year. Thanks to great advice from channels like yours! I also cant get recommend walking enough if you have back issues from a desk job.
Hitting 15k steps a day helps me diet at 2200 calories a day rather than 1800 and that makes a significant difference as far as adherence is concerned.
I've been walking most of my adult life. I try to hit no less than 2 miles - but aim for at least 5 daily. I've run, rode bikes, crossfit, gyms, etc. But walking is so easy to do, and it removes a lot of stress from your life. I usually listen to books or podcasts. I turn 53 this year - so I can attest that a lifetime of fitness with loads of walking has kept me trim and healthy. One caveat with walking, however. GET GOOD SHOES. Change them at least every 6 mos. I get foot pain quite a bit. Footwear is a game changer. Not a bad idea to see a chiropractor to keep your posture aligned either.
It's all about what you eat in relation to your activity. You can easily out eat any amount exercise you do (some top athletes do have to eat a lot, ok), and you can get/stay lean without any exercise at all (not recommended of course). If your focus is fat loss, what and how much you eat should be your top priority.
Thanks Anthony. I'm currently rehabbing a back injury that's stopping me working out and walking 15,000-20,000 steps a day (I'm on holiday), which relieves the pain and is all I can manage right now. Walking really is amazing for health!
Snowing as I watch this. 72, and three flights of stairs between me and the street. Walking gives me a chance to see what is happening, whether in the seasons or off the beaten track. I catch the tram somewhere and walk back, or head off in different directions for shopping. I also do calisthenics, using the swing in the courtyard as a pull up bar. 🇷🇴
Brilliant. In December I received a fitness watch and started doing 10000 steps minimum most days. I also do calisthenics twice a week (rookie at calisthenics) but having seen this, I am now motivated to push myself harder and go the distance.
Came across your channel and was pleasantly surprised at the normalization without all the fuss and blaring music and editing tricks. You can see how you truly want to help others! You physical Shape is crave worthy for sure! Good for You! Thanks for the tips and advice!
100% agree. It’s my go-to with clients. But when you’re trying to get past 10k it’s really tough to find the time. Not everyone can work while walking, nor have the time. 15,000 steps can take easily 2.5 hours. If people are pressed for time, they can wear a weighted pack, walk faster or the best solution - incline treadmill. But then you’re not outside! Great videos, my friend 💪
depends on the total stress you want to place on the CNS as well, as I get older I am looking at balancing hard, heavy weight training with alternate days of active recovery. I use walking as my go-to active recovery option getting 7-8500 steps on off days.
WOW, During the Spring, and fall when weather is great 4000 steps 5 days a week melts the fat off of me. Being 80lbs overweight after a year sitting home and eating lots of sugar from depression forced to close my business of 35 years I didn’t care if I dropped dead. I felt I deserved to eat all this sugar because it brought me a tiny amount of pleasure. But enough was enough. Diet alone didn’t drop the weight. I had to start walking. 2 miles a day or 10-12 miles a week. Starting with 1/2 mile. With in a couple months I was doing 2 miles daily and looking forward to walking. I was upset if for what ever reason I couldn’t walk that day. But now we are open again and it’s super stressful all the more reason to walk I am doing indoor activity to stay fit. But the walks will return in another month. (Fingers crossed the snow melts) Learning to Deep Breathe and hold on the intake and slowly release to empty the lungs. I believe something is better then nothing and sometimes you are not really into it but once you start you may surprise yourself. And yes, the body needs rest. We’re all different and not the models we see in the media. I took a good look around my full restaurant of people and took a good hard look around all ages and no one resembled a the perfect description of a perfect person. Yet, they were all still perfect in their individual ways. Right?
Hi G, here's my advice.... every day focus on the following: movement, good sleep, believing that everything will slowly improve, but also put in some work that will get you a step close to your goal (one step closer is enough). And everything else will fall into place gradually :)
This is a great video. I had adopted a similar program after 50 years of running. I developed a bunion, and switched to hiking and cycling. Now I'm 65. I also believe overall fitness is 90 percent diet. And regarding the diet, start with eliminating sugar, including "sweeteners". Reduce all alcohol.
I agree with this. Since I started walking on an 8-kilometer distance during weekends and walking exercise at 45 minutes on weekdays, I started noticing the gradual shrinking of fats, especially around the midsection.
@@johannes01_Around 4 weeks. Slow but I also needed to plan my nutrition. Not to totally eliminate foods from my diet but just moderate my intake of red meat and rice. Eat more greens and drink water, water, water. Also eat only chips, fast food, soda on certain occasions. Hehehe.
Great content and your whole presentation- video editing- story telling with "stock videos" make the watching so much more enjoyable!! Amazing work at both!!
couldn´t agree more. Since I have the habbit to walk 20 minutes to work and park my car far away, I am in a much better mood, I listen to podcasts in this time period and doing Calisthenics from Home or in a near park is just so great, everybody should do It!
I love walking! It's tough to do it during our Winter months though, so I just do it on my treadmill. Looking forward to warmer weather and my daily walks.
Thank you you have helped me alot i have your book i have been doing your push up work outs for about a year now and i can see the change Help with my depression thank you god bless and may you continue to succeed💪🏾🙏🏽
Exceptional video. You struck every chord: body, mind, spirt, attitude, the focus on gratitude and how not to take our body's abilities for granted. Loved how you gave a silent but significant visual shout out to the books and podcasts you are engaging. Loved seeing you, a young, muscled person giving walking its props! Great production value. You inspire me on so many levels. Thank you.
I have the option to drive a ranch vehicle around my farm but I usually always enjoy to walk . It's a lot of walking but I enjoy seeing the nature & hearing the 🐦
Love this! I just started walking a few miles a day in the state park near my place… it’s like therapy to soak in the beautiful trees, the lake and sunshine ❤️❤️ plus I’m losing weight too
Great video! Probably the best thing that I started to do during the pandemic was walk in the morning and evening everyday. Since moving to Japan, while I've kept my workout regimen going, I have slacked off in the running department, often just using my walking commutes to walk as an excuse. But I'm getting back at it, and videos like this inspire me to do so even more, so thanks!
Great video. Over 30 years of gym training, home workouts, and sports, I've always included walking in my routine. It is just as important as training and sports in my opinion and has a lot of affects on mental well being, the nervous system, as well as cardiovascular health. We were born to walk. You take 30,000 people who exercise 2 hours a day who walk, and 30,000 who also train 2 hours a day and don't walk, the difference in health outcomes will be surprising.
Helll yea brother, i started walking 2 years ago. I love it, it keeps me lean aswel. every morning 30 mins with my dog and after work aswell :) I do breath work while walking to do 2 things in 1 go.
i walk at home. it can be a alternative for people that don't want to get out of the house. you can do lots of things while you walk. you can watch UA-cam vídeos,you can read...
I power walk 5 days per week 40-60 minutes I wear a weighted vest or 2lb wrist weights 2 to 3 of the 5 days. People often ask if I'm an athlete or lift weights. My body is toned.
Much respect and very inspiring. I walk to work everyday and make sure I take the steepest hill on the way, same with walking back home. Living in Japan, walking and bicycle riding are way of life. Thank you for sharing your experience.🙏🏿
@@BodyweightMuscle Thank you for the reply. I just started back being conscious about what I was doing and how my life wasn't ideal. Decided to stop complaining and do something about it. The notion of making eating right and exercising a lifestyle not a task or something temporary, is the best advice...it's not easy but it's worth it. You are a prime example of what it means to take action v.s. having self pity
You are inspirational.I think modern gym culture which is centered around doing complicated excercises for building excessive muscle which are sometimes not even functional.I think more holistic and easy to approach methods are sustainable and give better results.Keep making great videos
To have a walk after a tough workout are really nice and a way to be active while my heartrate goes down to normal levels again. Unfortunately now when there are a lot of snow and raining going on during the wintertime in Scandinavia it doesnt feel like something i wants to do. Actually it feels better to do another set of pushups or lunges instead while staying indoor.
"...walking is for old people..." Yeah, if they can still do it. Don't take for granted that you'll be able to walk very far as you age. Walking is no joke. My girl and I do 2.5 miles with hills 5 days/week (before sunrise) and even young people are shocked. I'm not lean but I'm definitely fatter when I don't walk.
Looks like you have some beautiful surroundings for your walks. I'm a city walker, I can make that work, but I prefer to be surrounded by nature when walking, don't need the headphones in that setting 😊. Helpful video - thank you!
Got a new job where I put in a lot of steps, like 20k a day and couldn't keep up with high intensity cardio on top of the physical demands of my job. I started walking my dog 3 times a day in addition to 30 minutes of yoga/pilates and I love it. I listen to my audiobooks and enjoy nature, I don't feel rushed and I look forward to my daily strolls unlike the lack of motivation I felt when it came to a consistent running or cardio routine. I look forward to the bonding time with my dog and how at peace I feel outside, even on the coldest of days. Now I can't go a single day without our strolls no matter how busy I get
I love this! At my most fit and active, I was in a job that I would get on average 13k steps a day. I've since moved into an office job, had foot surgery, and work from home. I'm lucky if I get 2k steps a day currently, and have gained a considerable amount of weight (70ish pounds in just a year and a half). I've never been one for the gym but I LOVE walking. I've walked 20+ miles in a day before, just for fun. So, once I am fully mobile after my foot heals, I am getting back to my love for walking! I wish I lived somewhere as beautiful (and cold) as you, but we make do with what we have!
I remember when i was younger and working. I didn't have a car. So my means of getting to work was the train, bus and a lot of walking. I stayed pretty lean plus I also worked out. When I got married. my wife wanted me to get a car. So I did, but what I realized is that my weight started to rise up quite a lot because I didn't move much. It's sad. But I think I'll need to take the time to start walking more for cardio again.
I’m finding your channel inspirational as I’ve had to discontinue distance running which I’ve been doing for years. Distance running is such a simple and very Zen way to maintain physique and cardio. After the third herniated disc (L4 L5 C1) event In five years I made that decision. If you’ve ever rehabbed from sciatic nerve pain you’ll know exactly what I mean. While I still tear around full bore on the tennis court, my chest/abdominal physique is heading south without the running. So Looking forward to discovering new ways to Replace running with things that are easier on my lower back. Gracias, Doug
I know I am always going to carry a few extra pounds because I like my microbrews. But one thing I've noticed over the last few years is that the amount of walking I do has a greater impact on my level of leanness. Used to be easy taking the dogs on an hour long walk everyday, but they are getting older and not as easy anymore...have to find a way to make extra time these days.
It's not a forgone conclusion that you will "Always carry a few extra pounds". You can become lean at any stage. I mean it may come down to surrendering the beer but isn't it worth it to be healthy and lean? I used to think that about sugar and chocolate but when I actually gave these things up and saw the difference it made on my body fat but also on.my sense of well being, i was happy to never eat those things again. I'm just saying it can seem like if we don't have certain things In our lives that we imagine we'd be unhappy but the reality tends to contradict this way of thinking.
Looking forward to this Anthony! I can’t do any running of any kind because of arthritis in both my knees, so this is going to be perfect for me, thank you for making a video in this topic. Walking doesn’t seem to bother my knees at all.
getting 10-12k steps a day is the only cardio i can manage to stick too everything else falls by the wayside after a few weeks. If I hate it I wont do it.
I tell everyone to walk, they look at me like I told them to build a rocket. Walking always helps me lose unwanted weight. Especially early or late at night. People don't want to walk because it's way to ease. Thank you for the video.
Well to be fair I have to say that cardio is done right in zone 2 around 60-70% of maximum heart rate. Just try to stay in that zone while working out. At the beginning most people will walk most of the time. Just if you gain fitter and train in that zone you will be able to run and do harder workouts in that heartzone. For example, me playing badminton for 9 years, rope skipping, strength training etc. I started at around 10:50 m/km in zone two. I could walk literally faster because the movement was more economic than my running. Now I can run around 8:50-9:00 in that zone 7 weeks later as a already very sportive and active person. So, yes, walking can exactly be the ideal cardio if you are in zone 2 which trains fat usage and burns that more than carbs.
Hey Anthony, I've been following your Bodyweight Muscle program for years nows (I started with Homemade Muscle) and the content you continually put out, like this video, is pure gold. I am very intrigued that walking may help and/or alleviate muscular/skeletal issues like lower back pain - something I experience a lot. I walk a lot since I live in a city and don't have a car but I like the idea of tracking my steps and thinking about it as part of my overall workout routine. Thanks for all the work you do!
Hello Jack! Thank you for the support and kind words! I think walking combined with the stretches I'll be sharing in my upcoming video might possibly help you a lot with your lower back problems!
Walk on treadmill several miles ever minute do pullups end up doing 200 or so pullups. I have a rebuilt hip and pelvis shattered both Walking saved me. Fit as a fiddle. Started out in a wheelchair 36 months later can walk a 50 minute 5k. Never give blood flow oxygen heals all
I love walking for my health. But lately it is minus 36 Celsius wind chill…so I do the treadmill when it is below minus 20. I find walking really helps with osteoarthritis.
@@johannes01 Yes, I'm making sure to time my rest periods between each set so I can go for a brisk walk after working out. It's pretty nice in SoCal right now so I don't have any excuse not to be outside. Thanks for asking.
Very nice. I always consider walking the most important exercise for all the reasons you posted and perhaps the most important one: it makes you more aware of the world you live in, your environment and the people in your community. Also, you forgot to post a link to the watch in the notes. Cheers.
Walking is nice but the real purpose of running ,atleast for athletes is to increase cardio capacity meaning a stronger,better functioning heart in a high intensity situation ,can be a sports competitions for example ,it also increases your total energy ,from what i've experienced doing cardio and endurance training also slightly helps weight lifting .I think that running too much ,like every day might be bad but twice a week sounds good for cardio capacity without having the downsides of it .
During covid I went from 240 lbs to 193 lbs by walking and light workouts using only an exercise ball as my bench and some dumbells, i would do leg lifts, mountain clibers and planks as well as use excercise bands. I could not get past 193 as I was putting on muscle at the same time. Eating properly is the key. I see so many people that walk or workout or both that stay heavy because they do not want to stop eating the things that make them fat...so you end up maintaining an unhealthy body weight...this guys advice is 100% spot on. The eating healthy part is going to be difficult for anyone addicted to sugars...you need to go through the withdrawals and develop a eating plan that is my 2 cents.
Thank you Anthony, I'm so glad you made the time to make a video on this topic. A few years ago I realized in watching your videos that despite the decent amount of regular training, I wasn't walking enough. That's a change I made that has made a big difference for me both physically and mentally. And, I'm especially thankful to you for this positive influence because it's a good habit that has been benefiting those around me as well. Combining training with cold exposure has also made winters way more enjoyable (I live in SE Ontario, Canada) too, I'm now developing an appreciation for this time of year. The repeating pattern seems to be that in searching for solutions, we can overcome anything. Thanks again, best wishes for the new year and please do keep on rockin' it through 2022!
Hi Alister, I love that line, so simple and yet powerful " in searching for solutions, we can overcome anything" ! Thank you for your comment and I wish you a great 2022, keep on walking and keep on training!
Really great stuff!! All walking no talking hehe I just got a printed copy of your 2018 book "A science-based approach to gaining mass without lifting weights". I can't wait to bring it with me on vacation and read it in one breath :) Thank you Antony. Happy 2022!
@@BodyweightMuscle as someone whos bought a book of urs (the push up one), it was so worth it, and glad to see you selling it to us for cheap prices. a lot of good insightand step by step instructions
There’s this misconception about cardio where people think it’s only useful for getting lean and losing weight… cardio enhances your stamina, the more you practice it, the longer you can run without even stoping to drink water! Yes it’s great to strengthen your legs and arms, but it also makes changes in the Inside of your body. So I would suggest not to completely eliminate cardio from your fitness, weather it is by jogging outside, by doing HIIT workouts or swimming !
Throw a whole lot of coins, let’s say a roll, on the floor. Proceed to pick up one at a time in a squat move or straight leg “good morning”. Another option is a stretch move: stand over a coin, cross your feet, left over right, and bend over. It’ll stretch the hams Potential 25-40 squats right there
Hey everyone, I nowadays focus on helping busy dads so if that's a category you fall into make sure you *join our Free Busy-dad Nutrition & Calisthenics course* → bit.ly/dadbod-course and send me a personal msg if you need any help!
Walking is one of the best habits that I’d recommend incorporating in your weekly routine for 2022!
It’s simple, it’s as calisthenics as it gets, and it will help you build momentum for a lot more positive changes over the rest of the year!
And hey, if can I do it on a prosthetic leg, so can you 😉
Step-counting watch recommendation: amzn.to/3FTHXUR
P.S. For those mentioned that 10k - 15k steps take too much time during the day....
I completely understand, but you don’t have to get all your steps in one session.
For starters everybody walks 4-5k steps per day just moving around in regular life. Next, I offer different approaches in the video on how to get your steps in with more strategic ways.
For example I also work 12 hours a day on week-days, so when I don't have any free time I do the following:
a) I try to walk to work in the morning (2000 steps),
b) I have a brisk walk in the middle of the day (2000 steps)
c) I walk back home (2000 steps)
d) + 4000 steps from the rest of the day that occur anyway
e) if I can't get up to 15k I try to stick to a minimum 10k per day and I get as many extra steps as I can in the weekend
Hey, if I can do it while working 12 hours a day and on a prosthesis so can you ;)
Keep it up!
How is the battery on the watch? I have a Samsung Gear. The battery stinks unless it is in battery save mode. The problem is that it doesn't track anything in that mode. So, it is almost worthless. I can turn save mode on/off, but it is a hassle.
@@dsterry74 Hi Darell, I charge it once every 10 days, but, I don't have the auto-turn-on feature (I have to press a button to see the time). Still, it tracks everything perfectly so far in my experience. I think it's great for it's money!
@@BodyweightMuscle Awesome. Thanks for the info.
I walk if above minus 20c. Below that I use the dreaded treadmill.
Thank you for sharing this and I have to say that I stopped running ( ran marathons in the past) and switched to walking. Walking is so more enjoyable and mind clearing. While on my training plan for running I always had to force myself to get my miles in. With walking I don’t have to force myself. I enjoy it. I walk between 10000-20000 steps a day and I have never been leaner in my life. I don’t do calisthenics, but a lot of mobility work and Pilates, barre and dance.
I don't mean to be one of "those" people... But this dude is clearly a legend. Pretty fucking inspirational, especially as someone who rides bikes/has lost friends riding bikes. To take a hit like that and not only come back swinging, but to do so with the goal of helping others in their journey, and also in a second language... Pretty fucking impressive. Peace and love my dude, all the best :)
I started loads of walking and callisthenics around September 2020, and I can guarantee you that this works, 16 months on I now have a lean body and a 6 pack, the key is consistency
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What do you do if you find yourself demotivated?
@@NBDYSPCL cocaine...I do cocaine
@@NBDYSPCL I can tell you, once you start walking and I mean plan to walk far, you won’t want to stop. Just push yourself for a month, you’ll be hooked.
@@NBDYSPCL Not specifically regarding exercise but, for me, the first step is to accept it. Be demotivated - what's the problem? Once you let go you can challenge your thoughts. Maybe you're genuinely tired, maybe you are afraid of something. Maybe both. Maybe you straight up hate walking. Know thyself.
I'm 54 and gave up running 10 years ago and started walking. Best decision of my life. Last year I walked nearly 4500 KM.
nice Dean!
I agree. Walking is one of the best exercises. No equipment needed and available anytime - no excuses.
Unless you live where I live and it’s 105 degrees outside, 100% humidity, mosquitoes biting you, UV Light very high on index like 8,9,10, red tide (coughing from inhaling blooming algae that smells very bad and makes it hard to breathe) oh and did I mention the crazy traffic where every even residential streets are like highways. Anyway, welcome to Florida!
Bonus tip.
You can learn a new language in your walking routine, you can listen to the Pimsleur courses or something like that. Every unit is about 30 min long, so you can review them a few times or listen to more than one (or just one if you are just beginning).
Hi Rodrigo, good one, I'll give it a try at some point for sure, thanks!
I had foot surgery last year and I can understand what you mean by taking simple things like walking for granted. I am just now able to ALMOST walk normally and am so grateful to do it again.
Hey, that sucks! Hope your recovery goes good and fast! Wish you the best for the future
@@johannes01 thank you!
@@sandyk5330 stay strong 💪🔥
Really nice one. It's funny I ran a lot in my youth, yet increasingly it was tiresome to get going, which I eventually realized stemmed from thinking running had to be at my max, which is actually exhausting, lol. So when I got older I simply jogged until I was short of breath, then I just walked until I recovered and then jogged some more. This way I never get exhausted, or get runner's stitch etc. My body gets pleasantly tired but never sore afterwards. I'm always happy to get going and I cover a lot more distance. Yet I never see anyone suggesting combining running and walking. Yet I think it's an amazing combo. It breaks up the walking monotony too if that is a issue.
great post and approach Jauhl1, thanks for sharing! 💪🏻
Yea walk jog good combo, it never came to my mind until I heard some one else say they walk then jog a little then walk, so easy yet most just don’t tie it together
@@fleadoggreen9062 in that case you might also find my Cardiosthenics workout quite interesting, check it out: ua-cam.com/video/1NUZqrXonrs/v-deo.html&
Hello again Jauhl, since you like that type of training, I think you'll also enjoy my Cardiosthenics workout a lot! Have a look here: ua-cam.com/video/1NUZqrXonrs/v-deo.html&
Try to make a child run and this is what they do naturally 🤣
one of the most underrated bodyweight channels out there, great content as always
Walking saved my life as well…hiking is my favorite walking activity.
I 100% agree, I've recently lost 12kg since August by walking 10K + a day. I've really started to enjoy it and plan to hike my first mountain (Snowdon) this year. Thanks to great advice from channels like yours! I also cant get recommend walking enough if you have back issues from a desk job.
awesome Jason, thank you again so much for sharing! 💪
Hitting 15k steps a day helps me diet at 2200 calories a day rather than 1800 and that makes a significant difference as far as adherence is concerned.
I agree! Good comment, thanks for sharing! 💪
That was the most informative and helpful information on walking that I’ve ever seen, heard, or read in my 57 years! Very inspiring!
Very happy to hear that!
I've been walking most of my adult life. I try to hit no less than 2 miles - but aim for at least 5 daily. I've run, rode bikes, crossfit, gyms, etc. But walking is so easy to do, and it removes a lot of stress from your life. I usually listen to books or podcasts. I turn 53 this year - so I can attest that a lifetime of fitness with loads of walking has kept me trim and healthy.
One caveat with walking, however. GET GOOD SHOES. Change them at least every 6 mos. I get foot pain quite a bit. Footwear is a game changer. Not a bad idea to see a chiropractor to keep your posture aligned either.
Totally agree about footwear.
It's all about what you eat in relation to your activity. You can easily out eat any amount exercise you do (some top athletes do have to eat a lot, ok), and you can get/stay lean without any exercise at all (not recommended of course). If your focus is fat loss, what and how much you eat should be your top priority.
Yess but walking definitely is a great support!
Thanks Anthony. I'm currently rehabbing a back injury that's stopping me working out and walking 15,000-20,000 steps a day (I'm on holiday), which relieves the pain and is all I can manage right now. Walking really is amazing for health!
Hey Daryl, I wish you a quick and smooth recovery! 💪🏻💪🏻
@@BodyweightMuscle thank you 😊 🙏
@@BodyweightMuscle where are you living ?
@@muhammedsalman4021 Kastoria, North of Greece
@@BodyweightMuscle nice place ❤️
Snowing as I watch this. 72, and three flights of stairs between me and the street. Walking gives me a chance to see what is happening, whether in the seasons or off the beaten track. I catch the tram somewhere and walk back, or head off in different directions for shopping. I also do calisthenics, using the swing in the courtyard as a pull up bar. 🇷🇴
This is great! I walk 2.5 miles every morning and I feel amazing. Much more relaxed and still have energy to get in my body weight training
This is close to 1 hour I guess ? People with a dog have easier motivation to have this morning routine in any weather.
I also dont dread having to walk unlike other forms of cardio, which is such a relief.
I started walking in the beggining of 2021. It is one amazing addition to my training. I feel great after each walking session!
Brilliant. In December I received a fitness watch and started doing 10000 steps minimum most days. I also do calisthenics twice a week (rookie at calisthenics) but having seen this, I am now motivated to push myself harder and go the distance.
Hey Darius, that's great, sounds like you're on a good path! Keep it up 💪🏻
Came across your channel and was pleasantly surprised at the normalization without all the fuss and blaring music and editing tricks. You can see how you truly want to help others! You physical Shape is crave worthy for sure! Good for You! Thanks for the tips and advice!
Thanks G, happy to hear you're enjoying all the Bodyweight Muscle content :)
In the summer I walk about 12 mile a day in my job. Its amazing how my weight goes down over summer. Sadly winter follows and so does my belly.
Hi Kenneth, sounds like you have to incorporate more walking during the winter! Let me know if you need any help!
food also tastes extra delicious during a cold dark winter !
This is true, walking at least 15k steps per day give big impact on performance and metabolism.
100% agree. It’s my go-to with clients. But when you’re trying to get past 10k it’s really tough to find the time. Not everyone can work while walking, nor have the time. 15,000 steps can take easily 2.5 hours. If people are pressed for time, they can wear a weighted pack, walk faster or the best solution - incline treadmill. But then you’re not outside!
Great videos, my friend 💪
depends on the total stress you want to place on the CNS as well, as I get older I am looking at balancing hard, heavy weight training with alternate days of active recovery. I use walking as my go-to active recovery option getting 7-8500 steps on off days.
This is the main issue I’m having at the moment, wish I had the space at home for a treadmill
Don't want to use an inclined treadmill. Those pull your knees out of alignment.
WOW, During the Spring, and fall when weather is great 4000 steps 5 days a week melts the fat off of me. Being 80lbs overweight after a year sitting home and eating lots of sugar from depression forced to close my business of 35 years I didn’t care if I dropped dead. I felt I deserved to eat all this sugar because it brought me a tiny amount of pleasure. But enough was enough. Diet alone didn’t drop the weight. I had to start walking. 2 miles a day or 10-12 miles a week. Starting with 1/2 mile. With in a couple months I was doing 2 miles daily and looking forward to walking. I was upset if for what ever reason I couldn’t walk that day. But now we are open again and it’s super stressful all the more reason to walk I am doing indoor activity to stay fit. But the walks will return in another month. (Fingers crossed the snow melts) Learning to Deep Breathe and hold on the intake and slowly release to empty the lungs. I believe something is better then nothing and sometimes you are not really into it but once you start you may surprise yourself. And yes, the body needs rest. We’re all different and not the models we see in the media. I took a good look around my full restaurant of people and took a good hard look around all ages and no one resembled a the perfect description of a perfect person. Yet, they were all still perfect in their individual ways. Right?
Hi G, here's my advice.... every day focus on the following: movement, good sleep, believing that everything will slowly improve, but also put in some work that will get you a step close to your goal (one step closer is enough). And everything else will fall into place gradually :)
This is a great video. I had adopted a similar program after 50 years of running. I developed a bunion, and switched to hiking and cycling. Now I'm 65. I also believe overall fitness is 90 percent diet. And regarding the diet, start with eliminating sugar, including "sweeteners". Reduce all alcohol.
I agree with this. Since I started walking on an 8-kilometer distance during weekends and walking exercise at 45 minutes on weekdays, I started noticing the gradual shrinking of fats, especially around the midsection.
Nicee how long did it take for the benefits to kick in?
@@johannes01_Around 4 weeks. Slow but I also needed to plan my nutrition. Not to totally eliminate foods from my diet but just moderate my intake of red meat and rice. Eat more greens and drink water, water, water. Also eat only chips, fast food, soda on certain occasions. Hehehe.
@@skyazullopez6726 sounds great! Hope you reach your goals in 2022 💪🔥
Great content and your whole presentation- video editing- story telling with "stock videos" make the watching so much more enjoyable!! Amazing work at both!!
Thank you Άγγελε!
couldn´t agree more. Since I have the habbit to walk 20 minutes to work and park my car far away, I am in a much better mood, I listen to podcasts in this time period and doing Calisthenics from Home or in a near park is just so great, everybody should do It!
I love walking....I walk to and from work...but I also do running 🏃♀️. I find walking helps with recovering from running sessions. 🦶🌠
I love walking! It's tough to do it during our Winter months though, so I just do it on my treadmill. Looking forward to warmer weather and my daily walks.
Thank you you have helped me alot i have your book i have been doing your push up work outs for about a year now and i can see the change
Help with my depression thank you god bless and may you continue to succeed💪🏾🙏🏽
Hi Jorge, so happy to hear that, thank you for sharing! It helps me keep on doing what I do :) Have an amazing 2022 💪!
Exceptional video. You struck every chord: body, mind, spirt, attitude, the focus on gratitude and how not to take our body's abilities for granted. Loved how you gave a silent but significant visual shout out to the books and podcasts you are engaging. Loved seeing you, a young, muscled person giving walking its props! Great production value. You inspire me on so many levels. Thank you.
Hi Gina, thank you very much for your heart-warming words! Keep on walking ;)
I have the option to drive a ranch vehicle around my farm but I usually always enjoy to walk . It's a lot of walking but I enjoy seeing the nature & hearing the 🐦
Great video bro, started walking 25steps by coincidence for a few weeks and it turned into one of the best mistakes of my life. All love
Hey Jacob! Keep on walking brother!
Love this! I just started walking a few miles a day in the state park near my place… it’s like therapy to soak in the beautiful trees, the lake and sunshine ❤️❤️ plus I’m losing weight too
Yess so much time to think about stuff is amazing!
Nature gives energy
Great video! Probably the best thing that I started to do during the pandemic was walk in the morning and evening everyday. Since moving to Japan, while I've kept my workout regimen going, I have slacked off in the running department, often just using my walking commutes to walk as an excuse. But I'm getting back at it, and videos like this inspire me to do so even more, so thanks!
Hi Caleb, happy to hear you enjoyed the vid. The pandemic was also the reason I re-started walking!
Great video. Over 30 years of gym training, home workouts, and sports, I've always included walking in my routine. It is just as important as training and sports in my opinion and has a lot of affects on mental well being, the nervous system, as well as cardiovascular health. We were born to walk. You take 30,000 people who exercise 2 hours a day who walk, and 30,000 who also train 2 hours a day and don't walk, the difference in health outcomes will be surprising.
Wow that's a long time! Really inspiring!
Helll yea brother, i started walking 2 years ago. I love it, it keeps me lean aswel. every morning 30 mins with my dog and after work aswell :) I do breath work while walking to do 2 things in 1 go.
Nice! What kind of breath work do you do?
I love to walk listening to audio book too. Try to walk at least twice a day early morning and mid day.
The good thing about audiobooks is that it allows me to do something else at the same time. If i have to read i can only do the one thing.
You're a true inspiration.
Hi Lou, it's been a while, happy to see you in the comment section again!
i walk at home. it can be a alternative for people that don't want to get out of the house. you can do lots of things while you walk. you can watch UA-cam vídeos,you can read...
Thank you young man for sharing story hope to see more of your stuff have a great day
Hello Mike, thank you for your kind words 💪🏼
I power walk 5 days per week 40-60 minutes I wear a weighted vest or 2lb wrist weights 2 to 3 of the 5 days. People often ask if I'm an athlete or lift weights. My body is toned.
Much respect and very inspiring. I walk to work everyday and make sure I take the steepest hill on the way, same with walking back home. Living in Japan, walking and bicycle riding are way of life. Thank you for sharing your experience.🙏🏿
Hi Khemet, glad you liked the video. Your lifestyle sounds lovely, I've never been to Japan but it's in my bucket-list! Keep on training brother 💪🏻
@@BodyweightMuscle Thank you for the reply. I just started back being conscious about what I was doing and how my life wasn't ideal. Decided to stop complaining and do something about it. The notion of making eating right and exercising a lifestyle not a task or something temporary, is the best advice...it's not easy but it's worth it. You are a prime example of what it means to take action v.s. having self pity
Thank you had to total knee replacement and I walk everyday and lift lite weights
You are inspirational.I think modern gym culture which is centered around doing complicated excercises for building excessive muscle which are sometimes not even functional.I think more holistic and easy to approach methods are sustainable and give better results.Keep making great videos
Thank you Elrond, I appreciate that, it's indeed my philosophy nowadays and what I try to motivate people do 💪
To have a walk after a tough workout are really nice and a way to be active while my heartrate goes down to normal levels again.
Unfortunately now when there are a lot of snow and raining going on during the wintertime in Scandinavia it doesnt feel like something i wants to do.
Actually it feels better to do another set of pushups or lunges instead while staying indoor.
"...walking is for old people..." Yeah, if they can still do it. Don't take for granted that you'll be able to walk very far as you age. Walking is no joke. My girl and I do 2.5 miles with hills 5 days/week (before sunrise) and even young people are shocked. I'm not lean but I'm definitely fatter when I don't walk.
Looks like you have some beautiful surroundings for your walks. I'm a city walker, I can make that work, but I prefer to be surrounded by nature when walking, don't need the headphones in that setting 😊. Helpful video - thank you!
Great Malaka !! You Are a WARRIOR !! STRONG MINDED .... GOOD FOR YOU BROTHER .. YOU"RE AN INSPIRATION MALAKA ... DON'T STOP....
Hey Mario :D
I remember this guy, he used to have a channel called Homemade muscles, back in the day. Good to see you again and your inspirational videos
Hi Haf! It's the same channel, I just changed the name :) , cool to hear you remember the old stuff 💪🏻
Superb Video and great and convincing arguments. Never thought about that cycling is also a sitting job. Thanks brother
Amazing video as always
Got a new job where I put in a lot of steps, like 20k a day and couldn't keep up with high intensity cardio on top of the physical demands of my job. I started walking my dog 3 times a day in addition to 30 minutes of yoga/pilates and I love it. I listen to my audiobooks and enjoy nature, I don't feel rushed and I look forward to my daily strolls unlike the lack of motivation I felt when it came to a consistent running or cardio routine. I look forward to the bonding time with my dog and how at peace I feel outside, even on the coldest of days. Now I can't go a single day without our strolls no matter how busy I get
Hi Blair, indeed, once you find the value in walking it's very difficult to quit! Keep on walking!
You got a great positive mindset bro. Thanks for the lovely information which u had provided. One respect for u homie.
Hi brother! 💪🏼
I love this! At my most fit and active, I was in a job that I would get on average 13k steps a day. I've since moved into an office job, had foot surgery, and work from home. I'm lucky if I get 2k steps a day currently, and have gained a considerable amount of weight (70ish pounds in just a year and a half). I've never been one for the gym but I LOVE walking. I've walked 20+ miles in a day before, just for fun. So, once I am fully mobile after my foot heals, I am getting back to my love for walking! I wish I lived somewhere as beautiful (and cold) as you, but we make do with what we have!
Hi Catherine, I wish you a smooth recover! Add some calisthenics with your walk as well ;)
So true! I'm living proof.. Thanks for sharing this!
I remember when i was younger and working. I didn't have a car. So my means of getting to work was the train, bus and a lot of walking. I stayed pretty lean plus I also worked out. When I got married. my wife wanted me to get a car. So I did, but what I realized is that my weight started to rise up quite a lot because I didn't move much. It's sad. But I think I'll need to take the time to start walking more for cardio again.
I’m finding your channel inspirational as I’ve had to discontinue distance running which I’ve been doing for years. Distance running is such a simple and very Zen way to maintain physique and cardio. After the third herniated disc (L4 L5 C1) event In five years I made that decision. If you’ve ever rehabbed from sciatic nerve pain you’ll know exactly what I mean.
While I still tear around full bore on the tennis court, my chest/abdominal physique is heading south without the running. So Looking forward to discovering new ways to Replace running with things that are easier on my lower back.
Gracias, Doug
Hi Doug! Keep on walking brother!
I know I am always going to carry a few extra pounds because I like my microbrews. But one thing I've noticed over the last few years is that the amount of walking I do has a greater impact on my level of leanness. Used to be easy taking the dogs on an hour long walk everyday, but they are getting older and not as easy anymore...have to find a way to make extra time these days.
It's not a forgone conclusion that you will "Always carry a few extra pounds". You can become lean at any stage. I mean it may come down to surrendering the beer but isn't it worth it to be healthy and lean? I used to think that about sugar and chocolate but when I actually gave these things up and saw the difference it made on my body fat but also on.my sense of well being, i was happy to never eat those things again. I'm just saying it can seem like if we don't have certain things In our lives that we imagine we'd be unhappy but the reality tends to contradict this way of thinking.
Looking forward to this Anthony! I can’t do any running of any kind because of arthritis in both my knees, so this is going to be perfect for me, thank you for making a video in this topic. Walking doesn’t seem to bother my knees at all.
awesome, I hope you get motivated to add more steps for 2022!
Nice video. Personally I love running. The freedom and joy that it brings to me is amazing.
For how long have you been running?
getting 10-12k steps a day is the only cardio i can manage to stick too everything else falls by the wayside after a few weeks. If I hate it I wont do it.
My problem is suits! I like to walk during my work-time, to combat slumps but I usually wear formal to work, which is a pain in the ass to walk with!
I tell everyone to walk, they look at me like I told them to build a rocket. Walking always helps me lose unwanted weight. Especially early or late at night. People don't want to walk because it's way to ease. Thank you for the video.
They look me like I told them to build a rocket. That was funny.
Well to be fair I have to say that cardio is done right in zone 2 around 60-70% of maximum heart rate.
Just try to stay in that zone while working out.
At the beginning most people will walk most of the time.
Just if you gain fitter and train in that zone you will be able to run and do harder workouts in that heartzone.
For example, me playing badminton for 9 years, rope skipping, strength training etc.
I started at around 10:50 m/km in zone two. I could walk literally faster because the movement was more economic than my running.
Now I can run around 8:50-9:00 in that zone 7 weeks later as a already very sportive and active person.
So, yes, walking can exactly be the ideal cardio if you are in zone 2 which trains fat usage and burns that more than carbs.
Oh Ya! Thanks for posting, super informational.
Walkings awesome. Hard to get injured too and it's FREE
I was already inspired 30 seconds into the video!
Hey Anthony, I've been following your Bodyweight Muscle program for years nows (I started with Homemade Muscle) and the content you continually put out, like this video, is pure gold. I am very intrigued that walking may help and/or alleviate muscular/skeletal issues like lower back pain - something I experience a lot. I walk a lot since I live in a city and don't have a car but I like the idea of tracking my steps and thinking about it as part of my overall workout routine. Thanks for all the work you do!
Hello Jack! Thank you for the support and kind words! I think walking combined with the stretches I'll be sharing in my upcoming video might possibly help you a lot with your lower back problems!
Walk on treadmill several miles ever minute do pullups end up doing 200 or so pullups. I have a rebuilt hip and pelvis shattered both Walking saved me. Fit as a fiddle. Started out in a wheelchair 36 months later can walk a 50 minute 5k. Never give blood flow oxygen heals all
Hi Calvin, that's very inspiring, thank you for sharing!
Brilliant video mate respect YNWA
thank you Christopher 💪
you are my hero ! you are awesome man, what i saw is very inspiring and i have decided to walk everyday, thanks for your video its awesome
Hi Prakash, happy to hear !
Hi thanks for the great advice your an inspiration to us all. And if your ever in Scotland look me up as there’s some amazing places to go walking 👍
YOU ARE AMAZING MY BROTHER!!!!
You are the best inspiration for no excuses for walking! Thanks Coach! 🙏😊😊😊
Hey MAD, thank you brother!
I love walking for my health. But lately it is minus 36 Celsius wind chill…so I do the treadmill when it is below minus 20. I find walking really helps with osteoarthritis.
minus 36? Woah, where do you live?!
Gee Wizz.... Is SA if it is - 5 we think it is extremely cold.
@@BodyweightMuscle Alberta Canada.
Thanks for your positive story and good advice!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, I definitely need to add walking back into my routine.
Did you do it?
@@johannes01 Yes, I'm making sure to time my rest periods between each set so I can go for a brisk walk after working out. It's pretty nice in SoCal right now so I don't have any excuse not to be outside. Thanks for asking.
@@philipscalf5570 awesome! Keep at it 💪
Very nice. I always consider walking the most important exercise for all the reasons you posted and perhaps the most important one: it makes you more aware of the world you live in, your environment and the people in your community. Also, you forgot to post a link to the watch in the notes. Cheers.
So motivational and inspiring, thank you!
Walking is nice but the real purpose of running ,atleast for athletes is to increase cardio capacity meaning a stronger,better functioning heart in a high intensity situation ,can be a sports competitions for example ,it also increases your total energy ,from what i've experienced doing cardio and endurance training also slightly helps weight lifting .I think that running too much ,like every day might be bad but twice a week sounds good for cardio capacity without having the downsides of it .
During covid I went from 240 lbs to 193 lbs by walking and light workouts using only an exercise ball as my bench and some dumbells, i would do leg lifts, mountain clibers and planks as well as use excercise bands. I could not get past 193 as I was putting on muscle at the same time. Eating properly is the key. I see so many people that walk or workout or both that stay heavy because they do not want to stop eating the things that make them fat...so you end up maintaining an unhealthy body weight...this guys advice is 100% spot on.
The eating healthy part is going to be difficult for anyone addicted to sugars...you need to go through the withdrawals and develop a eating plan that is my 2 cents.
awesome, congrats on losing all that weight! thank you for your response and tips!
Yes sir, good stuff!!!
What a great post. I love your positive attitude. I still love running, but I walk everyday.
Hi Peter! Thanks for the nice words! Keep it up! 💪
Thank you Anthony, I'm so glad you made the time to make a video on this topic. A few years ago I realized in watching your videos that despite the decent amount of regular training, I wasn't walking enough. That's a change I made that has made a big difference for me both physically and mentally. And, I'm especially thankful to you for this positive influence because it's a good habit that has been benefiting those around me as well. Combining training with cold exposure has also made winters way more enjoyable (I live in SE Ontario, Canada) too, I'm now developing an appreciation for this time of year.
The repeating pattern seems to be that in searching for solutions, we can overcome anything. Thanks again, best wishes for the new year and please do keep on rockin' it through 2022!
Hi Alister, I love that line, so simple and yet powerful " in searching for solutions, we can overcome anything" ! Thank you for your comment and I wish you a great 2022, keep on walking and keep on training!
Really great stuff!! All walking no talking hehe I just got a printed copy of your 2018 book "A science-based approach to gaining mass without lifting weights". I can't wait to bring it with me on vacation and read it in one breath :) Thank you Antony. Happy 2022!
Happy 2022 Walter. Happy to hear that, I hope you enjoy the book! Let me know if you have any questions!
@@BodyweightMuscle as someone whos bought a book of urs (the push up one), it was so worth it, and glad to see you selling it to us for cheap prices. a lot of good insightand step by step instructions
You are an inspiration! Thank you for the great video! God Bless!
Hi RK, your very welcome, thank you for your comment :) and keep on walking!
thank you for the useful advice. I find it this approach makes the best sense to me: logical & practical
Yess absolutely love the information given in this video! 🔥 💯
There’s this misconception about cardio where people think it’s only useful for getting lean and losing weight… cardio enhances your stamina, the more you practice it, the longer you can run without even stoping to drink water! Yes it’s great to strengthen your legs and arms, but it also makes changes in the Inside of your body. So I would suggest not to completely eliminate cardio from your fitness, weather it is by jogging outside, by doing HIIT workouts or swimming !
Very inspiring stuff, thanks!
Excellent video !! Keep up the great work . .!
Hi Marios, thanks brother! Keep on walking 💪
Very inspirational, thanks and best wishes.
Love u brother... Stay haapy and stay healthy 👍
You're amazing, i could walk all day every and not look as fit as you do.
I also do calisthenics, check out the rest of my vids, you might find some workouts you enjoy!
You inspire man!
Throw a whole lot of coins, let’s say a roll, on the floor. Proceed to pick up one at a time in a squat move or straight leg “good morning”. Another option is a stretch move: stand over a coin, cross your feet, left over right, and bend over. It’ll stretch the hams
Potential 25-40 squats right there
You are genuinely an inspiration! Thanks for you work!
Hi Sam, thank you for your positive comment :)