Hi. I am 59 and over the last year and a half I have lost 3 and a half stone in just under a year and a half. I used to be a heavy smoker but I gave up in 2018 , and have not smoked since. I have a local park nearby and on its pathway there are six metal plaques and each one denotes 110metres. So I walk 110 then jog 110. I normally do a 10 k walk/run alternating a walk lap then a walk/run lap. Its worked for me and I enjoy it. So I was 16 and a half stone and now I am 13 stone. Not bad for an old guy. Cheers.
Walking barefoot is excellent for body & mind. Walking barefoot on grass, sidewalks , sand all stimulate the nerves in the feet which greatly help the nervous system to be healthy which strengthens your immune system. Remember when we were kids & we ran barefoot & how fun it was!!!
I walked hills last year for about 2 months and did deep lunges squeezing my glutes as going and it lifted my bottom and built more muscle! It really worked. My husband noticed the difference. I also squeeze my glutes while walking up stairs is also a good way to build booty muscles!😉
That's awesome! Walking hills and doing deep lunges with glute squeezes is such a powerful combo for building and lifting the glutes. It's no surprise your husband noticed the difference! Keep up the great work! 💪🍑
@@monnoo8221 the difference in my booty being lifted up...I was doing lunges while walking up hills all while squeezing my glutes at the same time. I try to focus on squeezing with each step
Definitely! I personally love walking and it's so easy to incorporate in so many people's lives. Many individuals look too much/ too deep into workout routines, when walking is a simple, attainable way to kickstart your fitness journey.
Agreed! Walking is on my list of easy and fun exercises. The easy and fun exercises are the ones I do when I don't feel like exercising, but I know I need to do something. And it's done in nature, fresh air, sunrise. Love it!
All good tips...I don't drive, never have. I need to walk to live. It's been a huge health benefit. I was also taught how to walk as a child, pace, no slouching, after meals. The fast slow happens normally when you walk as the main way of getting around. Carrying weight is normal too, shopping etc. My daily steps are over 11 thousand per day without fail. Walking to live, at 72 I'm grateful I am like this, I also don't contribute to toxic emissions by driving, I see everything... Meet people and dogs...have a chat, these are all good points. I will add one or two of your points.
Barefoot shoes are amazing but you can’t use barefoot shoes on sidewalks made of concrete!! 😢 I tried and got heel spurs 😮 Use wide toe box shoe and shoes that are comfortable for you.❤
I walk 3 miles a day and the 3-5 days at the gym. I am thinking of bringing out my weight vest I use to wear when training at work. I hope it goes well.
Thanks for the Ideas. Since I take my 100+ pound dog on my walks some of the hacks are tough to incorporate. Intervals for instance - if he wants to stop and investigate something - we stop (yes - I can train him to not stop but these walks are more for his benefit than mine. And stopping and sniffing is what he needs to do.). Already doing some of these - walk with weighted backpack and walking at sunrise (before the temps get crazy). Will add some of the ideas like engaging glutes - moving shoulders and core. Thanks again. (Also thanks for adding in chapter titles.)
Wow, thanks for your feedback, I'm glad I helped. Your walks sound awesome, even without the intervals. If you want to experiment with different kinds of intervals, try jogging in place or doing jump squats when your dog stops to sniff around 😀 not sure how he'll react though 😀
Have a goal, like a place you want to get to. Weighted vest or backpack... the latter can carry extra water and rain gear so time of day and weather is less of an issue Go uphill If you're going to be on the phone for a while, take it to the sidewalk. Earbuds help a lot here.
If it’s cold outside, after evening meal I do my steps in from of TV while watching movie 😂 I could burn 300-400 by walking on the spots for over 1 hr 😂 In the Summer it’s easy to go for a walk but not in the winter, everything gets dark by 4pm in UK 😂
Thank you! I will find a spot in my room to walk in place for a hour. I walk 6 miles once a week 4 miles twice a week, thinking about the temps dropping soon had me thinking about going to the gym, driving to workout is something I don't want to do.
Forget the vest. Use a backpack. It will pull your shoulders back and improve your posture. And for the ultimate upgrade, grab a light kettlebell. Weighted walking that engages your upper body enhances everything from your grip to your feet. Getting your core to engage the weight improves your balance, core strength, calorie burn, and cardio fitness. Please don't go too heavy, as it's harder than you think. Humans are designed to walk and carry $hit around.
Definitely, a backpack is much harder on your core. Thanks for sharing! As for disc compression...can happen, but only if you carry a lot of weight for lomg periods with poor form .
Actually this channel is run by real people. I (the real person actually writing this reply) am a fitness and cardio trainer. You can find out more about us in the channel's description + we have links where you can get in contact with us. That aside, all hacks I wrote about here are those I've tried and tested myself... and I doubt you can find the same in-depth walking experiences on other channels.
Rolling through the feet and pushing off will engage the glutes and hamstrings. There also needs to be a slight natural rotation of the torso with each step. Not sure about squeezing the glutes.
Definitely, much better for endurance that way and you also get some cardiovascular adaptation, like increased heart volume, wider veins, better adapted capillaries, etc.
If you're comparing the two purely for calorie burning and cardiovascular benefit, rebounding can be more effective in less time. However, walking is easier to fit into daily routines and requires no equipment. Conversely, rebounding is better for lymphatic drainage and is more fun :) Sooo, pick what you need depending on your goals, needs, and space. What do you think?
I walk six miles on a hilly uneven country road. In order to hide my imbalance problem, I "dance" to my music! Yep! I do almost all of the movements mentioned in this video ......just differently! I never feel like I "exercised". I feel like I went to the club with my friends!
Also walk pressing of the floor from the balls of your feet, walk barefoot at regular ihtervals and breath in and out through your nose, not your mouth. I often take a stretching band and do upper body training while I walk.
I apologize, but I don't have enough knowledge to answer that one. It's best to ask your doctor if you have any tips from this video you want to apply. Be sure to let us know what they say, though :)
Started fast/slow walking 30 days ago and the pain in my hips, legs and feet is unbearable... Walk on the concrete floors in my building is my only option. Any suggestions for making the pain stop so I can get back to walking?
Cushiony shoes may help, but I would contact a doctor too catch any underlying health issues. A physical therapist/ chiropractor can check if you have muscle imbalances or issues in your personal biomechanics that trigger this pain. Good luck and lmk what you find out!!
@@Fitnessdy Thanks so much for your reply. I didn't walk yesterday. I allowed my feet and legs to rest, got on the rebounder for only a few minutes and elevated my legs and this made all the difference. I'm thinking of getting some grounding shoes or some barefoot shoes to see. Do you have any experience with either of these?
I've researched them but I'm only comfortable using them for strength training. Walking with barefoot shoes means your leg & foot muscles do more work, which strengthens them BUT can also trigger your pain (depending on why you do have pain while walking). Let me know how it goes!!
Stretch before walking. There are some great stretches for your feet to avoid plantar fasciitis and look into getting a really good walking shoe. Start out slow. GOOD LUCK
Rest days and stretching after your muscles warm up and stretch again after the walk is over. On the floor, laying on the back, tuck the chin to the chest, keeping the hips tucked forward like a thrust, FEELS SO GOOD!
2:43 The pretty lady in white shown in the stock footage you have used. Walks exactly like I do. My wife and kids refuse to walk with me. It’s a shame as this walk really makes me feel good and lubes up the hip joint.
Absolutely re improved my balance 🚶🏾♂️🤸🏾♂️, at 62yrs I must think 🤔 first and move, lol. Started doing mild versions of all the football warmup drills done as a youngster. WOW, what a physically fit difference it's made... I'm going with the Hack 💪🏾
I don't think that's right, though. The gluteus maximus extends the hip by pulling the leg back, not pushing it forward. When you walk, run, or stand up from a squat, the glutes are responsible for driving the leg backward (hip extension), which propels you forward during motion.
I know, I hate them too. Luckily, this isn't a ghost channel. We fully disclosed who we are in the channel's description and I (the fitness trainer behind the scripts) am always interacting with people in the comments :)
We're actually real people handling this channel 😀 also, me, the one replying to you and making the scripts, am a fitness and cardio trainer. Started this channel from a passion and got my license last year because I fell in love with fitness 😃 Read the channel's description to find out who we are and how you can get in touch with us.
Walking sideways got rid of my hip pain , I walk sideways to the right & left , & now I will add walking back , thank you.
Thank you as well for sharing your feedback and tactic 💕💪
Hi. I am 59 and over the last year and a half I have lost 3 and a half stone in just under a year and a half. I used to be a heavy smoker but I gave up in 2018 , and have not smoked since. I have a local park nearby and on its pathway there are six metal plaques and each one denotes 110metres. So I walk 110 then jog 110. I normally do a 10 k walk/run alternating a walk lap then a walk/run lap. Its worked for me and I enjoy it. So I was 16 and a half stone and now I am 13 stone. Not bad for an old guy. Cheers.
Not bad? It's awesome! Congrats and thanks for sharing your strategy and progress!! 💕💪
Really awesome work! Congratulations 🎊
Walking barefoot is excellent for body & mind.
Walking barefoot on grass, sidewalks , sand all stimulate the nerves in the feet which greatly help the nervous system to be healthy which strengthens your immune system.
Remember when we were kids & we ran barefoot & how fun it was!!!
I know no kids who are allowed to walk barefoot today unfortunately 😕
@live4life767 walking sideways both ways was great , walking backwards added a lot to it ! But recently I decided to do it barefooted & I love it 😀
From personal experience. Yes, definitely to the benefits of being up and around and outside at first morning light.
I know :) Hard to do, though :))
Walking and enjoying the sites and scenery along the way surely boost my mental well being and i surely look fwd to it daily
Exactly on point! I also like to hike for this exact reason, especially with no/ few people around.
I walked hills last year for about 2 months and did deep lunges squeezing my glutes as going and it lifted my bottom and built more muscle! It really worked. My husband noticed the difference. I also squeeze my glutes while walking up stairs is also a good way to build booty muscles!😉
That's awesome! Walking hills and doing deep lunges with glute squeezes is such a powerful combo for building and lifting the glutes. It's no surprise your husband noticed the difference! Keep up the great work! 💪🍑
(jerky, but i haveto LOOL): "My husband noticed the difference" ... ergarding which moves ?
@@monnoo8221 the difference in my booty being lifted up...I was doing lunges while walking up hills all while squeezing my glutes at the same time. I try to focus on squeezing with each step
@@TheDrkjg all good, don't mind ihihihi was not precisesly referring to walking... have a good time!
@@monnoo8221 hahaha! Funeee
Walking is a simple exercise to do, but still has many great benefits.
Definitely! I personally love walking and it's so easy to incorporate in so many people's lives. Many individuals look too much/ too deep into workout routines, when walking is a simple, attainable way to kickstart your fitness journey.
Agreed! Walking is on my list of easy and fun exercises. The easy and fun exercises are the ones I do when I don't feel like exercising, but I know I need to do something. And it's done in nature, fresh air, sunrise. Love it!
All good tips...I don't drive, never have. I need to walk to live. It's been a huge health benefit. I was also taught how to walk as a child, pace, no slouching, after meals. The fast slow happens normally when you walk as the main way of getting around. Carrying weight is normal too, shopping etc. My daily steps are over 11 thousand per day without fail. Walking to live, at 72 I'm grateful I am like this, I also don't contribute to toxic emissions by driving, I see everything... Meet people and dogs...have a chat, these are all good points.
I will add one or two of your points.
Thanks for sharing!! The fact that you've been taught to walk after meals as a child = gold!
One very important thing you failed to mention is the type of shoes. This is especially true for older people.
Oh, wow, definitely! Good catch!
Barefoot shoes are amazing but you can’t use barefoot shoes on sidewalks made of concrete!! 😢 I tried and got heel spurs 😮
Use wide toe box shoe and shoes that are comfortable for you.❤
I add walking backwards up inclines on my walk. Helps strengthen muscles around the knees!❤
That's a great tactic, thanks for sharing!!
I walk 3 miles a day and the 3-5 days at the gym. I am thinking of bringing out my weight vest I use to wear when training at work. I hope it goes well.
I think it's a good idea, why not? Let me know how it goes 😀
walking on grass is sooooo nice when you have arthritic knees, the grass feels kind of spongy and carpet-like. try it
Awesome walking hack here 💕
Just don't do it in West Texas 😬
Just watch out for snakes, very common in the southern states. My nephew was bit by a snake in Virginia, playing in the grass.
Thanks for the Ideas.
Since I take my 100+ pound dog on my walks some of the hacks are tough to incorporate. Intervals for instance - if he wants to stop and investigate something - we stop (yes - I can train him to not stop but these walks are more for his benefit than mine. And stopping and sniffing is what he needs to do.). Already doing some of these - walk with weighted backpack and walking at sunrise (before the temps get crazy). Will add some of the ideas like engaging glutes - moving shoulders and core. Thanks again. (Also thanks for adding in chapter titles.)
Wow, thanks for your feedback, I'm glad I helped. Your walks sound awesome, even without the intervals.
If you want to experiment with different kinds of intervals, try jogging in place or doing jump squats when your dog stops to sniff around 😀 not sure how he'll react though 😀
Is it a dog the animal that barks or a guy. You are saying , "if he wants to stop". A bit confusing
Great GUIDENCE. Thank you very much. Shalom
You are very welcome. Glad it was helpful!
Have a goal, like a place you want to get to.
Weighted vest or backpack... the latter can carry extra water and rain gear so time of day and weather is less of an issue
Go uphill
If you're going to be on the phone for a while, take it to the sidewalk. Earbuds help a lot here.
Awesome tips, thanks for sharing!! 💕
I had a weighted vest longgg time ago but the backpack is a good idea, thanks 😊
If it’s cold outside, after evening meal I do my steps in from of TV while watching movie 😂 I could burn 300-400 by walking on the spots for over 1 hr 😂 In the Summer it’s easy to go for a walk but not in the winter, everything gets dark by 4pm in UK 😂
I 100% get what you're saying, I often do the exact same thing 🙂
Thank you! I will find a spot in my room to walk in place for a hour. I walk 6 miles once a week 4 miles twice a week, thinking about the temps dropping soon had me thinking about going to the gym, driving to workout is something I don't want to do.
Forget the vest. Use a backpack. It will pull your shoulders back and improve your posture. And for the ultimate upgrade, grab a light kettlebell. Weighted walking that engages your upper body enhances everything from your grip to your feet. Getting your core to engage the weight improves your balance, core strength, calorie burn, and cardio fitness. Please don't go too heavy, as it's harder than you think. Humans are designed to walk and carry $hit around.
Can also compress discs...beware
Definitely, a backpack is much harder on your core. Thanks for sharing! As for disc compression...can happen, but only if you carry a lot of weight for lomg periods with poor form .
I love walking--walking and hiking helped me lose 10 lbs this summer, and my massage therapist is impressed with my muscles, lol
Wow, that's great!! Congrats 🙂💪
I use a boxing timer. Some days I walk three minutes and run fast for one minute. Other days I run slowly three minutes and walk one minute.
Awesome strategy, someone else said a couple of days ago they use a metronome 😀
Thanks for the ideas.
Let me know how they work out for you :D For me, the biggest game-changer was engaging the glutes
Helpful content, Thank you
Actually this channel is run by real people. I (the real person actually writing this reply) am a fitness and cardio trainer. You can find out more about us in the channel's description + we have links where you can get in contact with us. That aside, all hacks I wrote about here are those I've tried and tested myself... and I doubt you can find the same in-depth walking experiences on other channels.
@@Fitnessdy oops I'm sorry, It sounds like an AI voice, Thank you for taking the time to so kindly reply, I will change my comment
Rolling through the feet and pushing off will engage the glutes and hamstrings. There also needs to be a slight natural rotation of the torso with each step. Not sure about squeezing the glutes.
Thanks for adding these tips 🤩
@@Fitnessdy 😀
But if you want to make it a cardio exercise, isn't it better to walk 30 minutes in one time rather than breaking it into three 10 minute walks?
Definitely, much better for endurance that way and you also get some cardiovascular adaptation, like increased heart volume, wider veins, better adapted capillaries, etc.
You forgot walking unruly small dogs. I spend so much time avoiding falling as they cross in front of me that I must be improving my balance.
I speed walk for 2-3hrs and about 6 miles, no issues
Depends on your goals! Aerobic Talking walking burns fat! Anaerobic, breathless cardio, besides over stressing the body burns glucose.
@@HaakonOdinsson if you were "speed walking" you'd cover a lot more than 6 miles in 3 hours. Natural walking pace is over three miles per hour.
Remember to stretch and warm up before starting and cooldown and stretch before stoping
Thank you 🤩
I heard rebounding is better than walking what do you think?
If you're comparing the two purely for calorie burning and cardiovascular benefit, rebounding can be more effective in less time. However, walking is easier to fit into daily routines and requires no equipment. Conversely, rebounding is better for lymphatic drainage and is more fun :) Sooo, pick what you need depending on your goals, needs, and space. What do you think?
Is it ok to squeeze your walking partner’s glutes?
:))) totally!
What if your dog is your partner?
😂😂😂😂😂
Yea bro, if you’re partner asks what you’re doing, just say. “I’m working on my grip strength” 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂
I walk six miles on a hilly uneven country road. In order to hide my imbalance problem, I "dance" to my music! Yep!
I do almost all of the movements mentioned in this video ......just differently! I never feel like I "exercised". I feel like I went to the club with my friends!
Exactly! Thanks for sharing!
Joe, is that you. ?Going UP stairs better than in the past.😅
Also walk pressing of the floor from the balls of your feet, walk barefoot at regular ihtervals and breath in and out through your nose, not your mouth. I often take a stretching band and do upper body training while I walk.
Those are all awesome tips, thanks for adding them. The first = chef's kiss
Nice! I use hand 3lbs in each hand, sometimes I think about taking the resistance bands, I'm not sure if I'm Coordinated enough to walk and do bands.
Is it the same for afib?
Thanks ❤
I apologize, but I don't have enough knowledge to answer that one. It's best to ask your doctor if you have any tips from this video you want to apply. Be sure to let us know what they say, though :)
yummy - Thank you :O)
Hope you enjoy
At 3:00; "walking over sand burns 1.6 more calories..." Per what unit? Per minute? Per hour? Per mile?
Great question! That calorie burn is per mile when walking over sand. It’s tougher terrain, so it requires more effort and burns more calories!
Imagine I just lost the message for the humour.
I. can't.
I.can't.even.
I. can't.even.anymore.
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Thank you 🥰
sadly for many people with ongoing foot & ankle issues .. walking can be a very painful activity .. bilking is a better choice ...
Standing bike is good
Definitely, yes!
maybe justt because they never learnt to walk properly? (accident excluded)
Actually, walking strength my ankles and feet. Starting with smaller goals, naturally walks will become longer when your body is ready to progress
Started fast/slow walking 30 days ago and the pain in my hips, legs and feet is unbearable... Walk on the concrete floors in my building is my only option. Any suggestions for making the pain stop so I can get back to walking?
Cushiony shoes may help, but I would contact a doctor too catch any underlying health issues. A physical therapist/ chiropractor can check if you have muscle imbalances or issues in your personal biomechanics that trigger this pain. Good luck and lmk what you find out!!
@@Fitnessdy Thanks so much for your reply. I didn't walk yesterday. I allowed my feet and legs to rest, got on the rebounder for only a few minutes and elevated my legs and this made all the difference. I'm thinking of getting some grounding shoes or some barefoot shoes to see. Do you have any experience with either of these?
I've researched them but I'm only comfortable using them for strength training. Walking with barefoot shoes means your leg & foot muscles do more work, which strengthens them BUT can also trigger your pain (depending on why you do have pain while walking). Let me know how it goes!!
Stretch before walking. There are some great stretches for your feet to avoid plantar fasciitis and look into getting a really good walking shoe. Start out slow. GOOD LUCK
Rest days and stretching after your muscles warm up and stretch again after the walk is over. On the floor, laying on the back, tuck the chin to the chest, keeping the hips tucked forward like a thrust, FEELS SO GOOD!
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Think I'll start walking like this...2:43
😅😅😅
HaHaHa! My grandkids got embarrassed when I started walking like this
Can men do this
Of course!
2:43 The pretty lady in white shown in the stock footage you have used. Walks exactly like I do. My wife and kids refuse to walk with me. It’s a shame as this walk really makes me feel good and lubes up the hip joint.
I know a thing or two about kids refusing to walk with you past a certain age :))
Next time, try walking this way with some clothes on.
this is precisely how you should NOT walk for more than the distance equakl to the size of a dancing floor
Be kind to your knees and squeeze the glutes.
Haha, love this!
The Foreign Legion do a slow walk.
Why eat carbs, then 2:15
Hey, not sure I understand the point you made
@@Fitnessdy blood sugar
Cycle or riding a stationary bike for 30 minutes will strengthen your legs
Definitely, yes!
Does walking in the mall count? :)
Yes!! I'm pretty sure you meant it as a joke, but yes, it does matter because you're moving
Used to be a runner. Now I can’t find my glutes
Good one, and also unfortunately true in most cases 😀
Or stop trying to 'hack' everything and just walk.
That's a great tip for mental health. One could almost call it... a hack 😀😅
Absolutely re improved my balance 🚶🏾♂️🤸🏾♂️, at 62yrs I must think 🤔 first and move, lol. Started doing mild versions of all the football warmup drills done as a youngster. WOW, what a physically fit difference it's made... I'm going with the Hack 💪🏾
These are great tips. Why not do it better?
Glutes do push the leg forward. No muscle in any body anywhere pushes.
I don't think that's right, though. The gluteus maximus extends the hip by pulling the leg back, not pushing it forward. When you walk, run, or stand up from a squat, the glutes are responsible for driving the leg backward (hip extension), which propels you forward during motion.
Glutes are too drive the body forward and the legs back
yes, they're essential in hip extension, rotation, etc.
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Gotcha. Appreciate the reaction-glad you’re tuned in!
Walking fasted?!
Sorry, must have made a mistake 😀
Walking technique: put one foot in front of the other.
:)) love this :))
Drop a weight or some weights in a bookbag, napsack or satchel. Work up a sweat. You'll thank me later.
I personally 100% agree, but I see some people here in the comments think rucking is risky :)
everything quite on a surface level, not really helpful for improving walking. Is more habits around Walking than walking habits
Love this..."habits around walking" is an awesome way to put it!
Ghost channels are so annoying!
I know, I hate them too. Luckily, this isn't a ghost channel. We fully disclosed who we are in the channel's description and I (the fitness trainer behind the scripts) am always interacting with people in the comments :)
Man the clicking and dinging are ultra annoying
Hey, thanks for the feedback! I'll keep it in mind for future videos.
AI, Sad, just sad.
We're actually real people handling this channel 😀 also, me, the one replying to you and making the scripts, am a fitness and cardio trainer. Started this channel from a passion and got my license last year because I fell in love with fitness 😃 Read the channel's description to find out who we are and how you can get in touch with us.