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How to Take Your Walks Up A Notch!

Denise Austin
by Denise Austin | 
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Walking is one of the simplest, most effective ways to improve your health, boost your energy, and feel amazing every day! It’s low-impact, easy to do, and can be done just about anywhere. Let’s dive into the benefits of walking just in time for my FREE Spring Walking Challenge!! Two weeks of walking motivation, complimentary workouts and recipes kick off on April 2nd - National Walking Day!

Walking isn’t just about getting from point A to point B – it’s a powerful way to energize your body, mind and spirit! Here’s why I love it so much:

  • Heart Health – Walking gets your heart pumping and helps improve cardiovascular health.
  • Weight Management – It burns calories, boosts metabolism, and helps maintain a healthy weight.
  • Stronger Muscles & Joints – Walking helps strengthen your legs, core, and even arms when you pump them while moving or add some light dumbbells.
  • Mood Booster – It’s a natural stress reliever that releases those feel-good endorphins.
  • Better Bone Health – Weight-bearing activities like walking support bone density and strength.
  • Improved Energy – Just a brisk 20-30 minute walk can leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized!

If you’re ready to step up your walking game, a weighted vest is an easy and effective way to increase the intensity of your workout without high impact on your joints! Here’s how it helps:

  • Burn More Calories – Adding weight makes your body work harder, leading to more calorie burn.
  • Build Strength – It engages more muscles, helping to tone and strengthen your legs, core, and back.
  • Boost Endurance – Walking with extra weight improves stamina and cardiovascular fitness.
  • Enhance Bone Density – Extra resistance can support stronger bones over time - which is so GREAT for us in our 50s, 60s and beyond!
  • Increase Posture & Balance – A weighted vest forces you to engage your core, improving overall stability.

The key to using a weighted vest safely: Start light! Try one that's 5-10% of your bodyweight to start. Make sure and maintain good posture - stand tall, engage your core and avoid slouching. You will want to ease into wearing a weighted vest. Try 10-15 minutes at first and then gradually increase the time you have it on during your walks. Most importantly, listen to your body - always! If you feel any discomfort, remove the vest or adjust as needed!

If you’re looking for motivation to get walking, join me and thousand of amazing women for my FREE 2-Week Spring Walking Challenge! We kick things off on April 2nd, which is National Walking Day. What better day to start your walking journey toward better health and vitality? This challenge is all about being consistent, feeling strong, empowered and energized – and I’ll be with you every step of the way! Sign up now HERE for free!!

Let's live FIT, HAPPY and HEALTHY - together!!

Denise