If you have been walking as a part of your workout routine for a while, you may start to get a little bored after a while, especially if you are walking the same route every day, or use a treadmill. Before you know it, you get bored with your walking workout and stop. The key to keep walking and working out is to make it more fun and mix things up. Here are some great tips to make your walking workout more fun.
Play Some Upbeat Music – Nothing gets me in the mood to work out like some upbeat music. Grab an mp3 player and load some of your favorite songs on it. Not only will it make the walking workout more fun, but you will also walk faster and further with some great music playing. Another alternative is to listen to some audiobooks while you walk.
Take A Friend – You are more likely to stick to any workout routine if you know someone else is relying on you and waiting for you. Ask a friend to start walking with you a few days a week. Being able to talk to someone while you walk also makes the workout more fun and distracts you from the actual exercise part, leading to longer walks.
Explore A New Route – If you’ve been doing the same walk around the block for a while, explore some different walking routes. Drive to a different neighborhood, or check out a local park. Many of them have walking loops that are 1 mile or more long. You could even check with your local parks services department on some short hiking trails.
Join A Walking Group – Many cities now have local walking groups. A group of people get together once a week to walk together. Some of these groups are for working professionals and meet in the late afternoon, others are for stay at home moms, who will bring their kids in a stroller. If there is no such group in your area, consider starting one up yourself.
Take Your Treadmill Places – Yes, I know this sounds a little weird, but if possible, move your treadmill around on occasion. Move it in front of the TV, so you can walk while you watch your favorite shows. Set the treadmill up in front of a window or on the porch, so you can walk while you watch the kids play in the backyard.
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