Walk Your Way to Fit

Lace up your sneakers and get ready! Whether you’re just starting out or are eager to ramp up or are an advanced trekker aiming for longer distance challenges, we’ve got the perfect four-week plan for you!

A few pointers:

• Reserve the time. Block out your walking time in your calendar so

• it becomes a priority.

• Set mini goals. Sign up for a charity walk in your area or challenge yourself to walk an additional block each week.

• Make an investment. If you spend some money, you’ll be more likely to walk. Purchase a pair of sneakers, or join a gym for the winter months and walk on the treadmill.

• Create a rewards system. Hang a chart on your fridge and log your walks. After six jaunts, reward yourself: download a few walking tunes, get a manicure, or buy a new walking outfit.

If you’re just starting out...
Focus on time, not distance
Your mission is to make walking a part of your life. This plan has you walking three days a week; on the other two days, you’ll do other cardio— which is any activity that gets your heart beating faster and has you breathing harder, such as biking, swimming, aerobics, and so on.

If you are amping up...
Focus on speed
If you can walk a 20-minute mile, try this plan to take you farther and faster. You’ll add an interval walk every other week: walk quickly for 2 minutes and then at normal pace for 2 minutes; repeat 5 times for 20 minutes.

If you’re ready to go the distance...
Focus on building mileage
If you typically walk at least 30 minutes three or more days a week (and have been doing so for three months or more), try this plan. You’ll build endurance, get stronger, and challenge your muscles.