Comments on: Walk Your Weight Off With Our Walking Plan

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:23:14 +0000

I walk three miles a day and enjoy listening to music on my IPOD.

By: MotleyHealth

MotleyHealth — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:13:17 +0000

That looks like a good idea. I had a quick search on Google but could not find anything, but then I am not really familiar with the area.

By: lucia huffman

lucia huffman — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:16:40 +0000

that would be nice if i could find someone to walk with. so if u could help i would ever so grateful. or should i just go on twitter or facebook to see anyone in area would like to walk? i appreciate the info u sent me. i live in church hill md. you could look for me on facebook. lucy huffman, and lucygirl53 on twitter.

thanks

By: MotleyHealth

MotleyHealth — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:45:12 +0000

Have you checked for local walking groups? There are often like minded people around who would be happy to help you out. Some weight loss clubs also may organise walking parties.

By: Lucy Huffman

Lucy Huffman — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:01:52 +0000

my biggest thing is i get motivated for a couple of weeks then i get real down on myself. Because i am doing this by myself. It would be great if i had a partner. Then i think i would be more inclined to do it.

By: MotleyHealth

MotleyHealth — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:26:46 +0000

Not far from the truth, but running is more intensive, and sports researchers have shown that more intensive exercise is better than longer workouts for both fitness and weight loss. Also when running you tend to lift your whole body up off the ground so this uses more energy.

By: Emma

Emma — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:22:51 +0000

isnt it true that it dosent matter if u walk a mile or run a mile that u still burn the same amount of calories?

By: Jake

Jake — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:27:51 +0000

I read somewhere else too that walking faster is ALOT more effective than walking slower. I normally just walk slowly as my body isnt fit for other physical activities. My personal trainer from Carlbad also encouraged me to walk faster. Now I’ll start to walk faster because I know the difference.

By: MotleyHealth

MotleyHealth — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:15:10 +0000

Steve, that is right. This research is specifically looking at the effect of walking on cholesterol levels and heart problems in the elderly. Maybe the benefit is simply regular exercise. Walking slowly is not exercise, it is walking! Walking quickly can be intensive. Speed walking is an Olympic sport. The faster you go, the more intensive it becomes, and the fitter you get.

However, for younger people, there are more efficient ways to get fit and lose weight than walking.

Saying that, I did once read that the main reason people fail to get fit with walking alone is lack of time. Some argue that walking is just as good as running, but you still have to travel the same distance. Not many people have time to walk for 2 hours every day. Stephen Fry managed to lose a lot of weight just by walking and eating more healthily though.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:59:28 +0000

Hi, Seems there are a lot of misunderstandings around about walking to keeping fit… I too read that if you walk to keep then it has to be a brisk one that raises your heart rate. A gentle stroll just isn’t good enough.

Steve