Starting the week off with a WIN is vital to good health, as it sets a positive tone, energizes the mind and body, and fosters a sense of motivation.
Follow the weekly STEPS as we embark on this journey together towards a healthier, happier you!
“A little progress every day adds up to big results.” - Satya
Step 1: Regularly tracking your workout progress is important for several reasons:
· Makes it more likely to reach and surpass your goal
· Allows you to be more efficient with your time and workouts
· Lends accountability to yourself and your goals
· Allows for easier modifications and shows when and where changes need to be mad
· Can be motivating and reinforcing to remind you why you are doing what you are doing
· Helps to drive the focus and direction of your Fitness program
· Keeps you committed to your plan
· You see your progress!
Learn more in the May chapter of my book Walking Inspiration
Easy Health Tip of the Week: Stay Hydrated Throughout the Day:
Increasing water consumption throughout the day is essential for maintaining hydration and overall health. Start by carrying a reusable water bottle wherever you go, making it easily accessible and a constant reminder to drink. Set reminders on your phone or use apps to prompt regular water intake. Flavor water with fruits or herbs to make it more appealing. Drink a glass of water before meals to aid digestion and control appetite. Opt for water-rich foods like fruits and vegetables. Lastly, establish a routine by drinking water at specific times, such as upon waking up, before and after exercise, and before bed. Dehydration can lead to fatigue and decreased cognitive function.
Step 2: Increase Your Walking Speed
Walking speed serves as a valuable health indicator, reflecting overall fitness and potential health risks. Research suggests that slower walking speeds may correlate with increased mortality rates and various health conditions, including cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline. Monitoring walking speed can help assess functional capacity and guide interventions for improved health outcomes.
A simple routine to increase your walking speed is to pick a point in the distance such as end of the block, a sign post, or a parked car. Increase your pace until you reach that point. These “pick ups” serve as a form of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and over time will help you walk faster.
Did You Know?
Walking is the most popular form of exercise in the U.S.
Step 3: Would you ditch social media to walk 1000 miles?
Piers Ellison if Sussex England will do that. Read about his journey
If you could, would you walk over long distances? Read more about my 11,000+ mile Virtual Walk Around the United States and read what I did for over 16 years.
Would you do something like this? Reply back and let me know… thanks.
Step 4: Add variety to what you listen to during your walks.
I love listening to audiobooks, but sometimes I just want to get to the main point of the book. That’s where Blinkist excels as my go to walking program. Blinkist condenses books into easy to follow 15-25 minute summaries that include transcripts for you to read or copy and paste into a digital notepad to store the book’s main ideas and insights.
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Walk on,
Frank S. Ring
Author: Walking for Health and Fitness, Fitness Walking and Bodyweight Exercises, Walking Inspiration, and Walking Logbook Journal.
PS I take your health and fitness seriously, and you'll see that through the words I have written and the care taken to put the Walking Inspiration Newsletter (WIN) together. Thank you for trusting me to assist you on your journey to good health and fitness.
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