Walking barefoot is excellent for body & mind. Walking barefoot on grass, sidewalks , sand all stimulate the nerves in the feet which greatly help the nervous system to be healthy which strengthens your immune system. Remember when we were kids & we ran barefoot & how fun it was!!!
All good tips...I don't drive, never have. I need to walk to live. It's been a huge health benefit. I was also taught how to walk as a child, pace, no slouching, after meals. The fast slow happens normally when you walk as the main way of getting around. Carrying weight is normal too, shopping etc. My daily steps are over 11 thousand per day without fail. Walking to live, at 72 I'm grateful I am like this, I also don't contribute to toxic emissions by driving, I see everything... Meet people and dogs...have a chat, these are all good points. I will add one or two of your points.
I walked hills last year for about 2 months and did deep lunges squeezing my glutes as going and it lifted my bottom and built more muscle! It really worked. My husband noticed the difference. I also squeeze my glutes while walking up stairs is also a good way to build booty muscles!😉
That's awesome! Walking hills and doing deep lunges with glute squeezes is such a powerful combo for building and lifting the glutes. It's no surprise your husband noticed the difference! Keep up the great work! 💪🍑
@@monnoo8221 the difference in my booty being lifted up...I was doing lunges while walking up hills all while squeezing my glutes at the same time. I try to focus on squeezing with each step
Barefoot shoes are amazing but you can’t use barefoot shoes on sidewalks made of concrete!! 😢 I tried and got heel spurs 😮 Use wide toe box shoe and shoes that are comfortable for you.❤
Definitely! I personally love walking and it's so easy to incorporate in so many people's lives. Many individuals look too much/ too deep into workout routines, when walking is a simple, attainable way to kickstart your fitness journey.
I agree completely! I had knee replacement surgery, did physical therapy and was ok. Then my daughter suggested I walk backwards on my treadmill. I go on a higher incline (7), at a slow pace 1.2 mph. As I step back, I try to push my heal down through to the next step. My overall legs, knees and glutes have improved quickly. Plus it makes me concentrate and keeps my coordination in check
Thanks for the Ideas. Since I take my 100+ pound dog on my walks some of the hacks are tough to incorporate. Intervals for instance - if he wants to stop and investigate something - we stop (yes - I can train him to not stop but these walks are more for his benefit than mine. And stopping and sniffing is what he needs to do.). Already doing some of these - walk with weighted backpack and walking at sunrise (before the temps get crazy). Will add some of the ideas like engaging glutes - moving shoulders and core. Thanks again. (Also thanks for adding in chapter titles.)
Wow, thanks for your feedback, I'm glad I helped. Your walks sound awesome, even without the intervals. If you want to experiment with different kinds of intervals, try jogging in place or doing jump squats when your dog stops to sniff around 😀 not sure how he'll react though 😀
Have a goal, like a place you want to get to. Weighted vest or backpack... the latter can carry extra water and rain gear so time of day and weather is less of an issue Go uphill If you're going to be on the phone for a while, take it to the sidewalk. Earbuds help a lot here.
Definitely, much better for endurance that way and you also get some cardiovascular adaptation, like increased heart volume, wider veins, better adapted capillaries, etc.
I walk six miles on a hilly uneven country road. In order to hide my imbalance problem, I "dance" to my music! Yep! I do almost all of the movements mentioned in this video ......just differently! I never feel like I "exercised". I feel like I went to the club with my friends!
Forget the vest. Use a backpack. It will pull your shoulders back and improve your posture. And for the ultimate upgrade, grab a light kettlebell. Weighted walking that engages your upper body enhances everything from your grip to your feet. Getting your core to engage the weight improves your balance, core strength, calorie burn, and cardio fitness. Please don't go too heavy, as it's harder than you think. Humans are designed to walk and carry $hit around.
Definitely, a backpack is much harder on your core. Thanks for sharing! As for disc compression...can happen, but only if you carry a lot of weight for lomg periods with poor form .
If you're comparing the two purely for calorie burning and cardiovascular benefit, rebounding can be more effective in less time. However, walking is easier to fit into daily routines and requires no equipment. Conversely, rebounding is better for lymphatic drainage and is more fun :) Sooo, pick what you need depending on your goals, needs, and space. What do you think?
Absolutely re improved my balance 🚶🏾♂️🤸🏾♂️, at 62yrs I must think 🤔 first and move, lol. Started doing mild versions of all the football warmup drills done as a youngster. WOW, what a physically fit difference it's made... I'm going with the Hack 💪🏾
2:43 The pretty lady in white shown in the stock footage you have used. Walks exactly like I do. My wife and kids refuse to walk with me. It’s a shame as this walk really makes me feel good and lubes up the hip joint.
Walking barefoot is excellent for body & mind.
Walking barefoot on grass, sidewalks , sand all stimulate the nerves in the feet which greatly help the nervous system to be healthy which strengthens your immune system.
Remember when we were kids & we ran barefoot & how fun it was!!!
I know no kids who are allowed to walk barefoot today unfortunately 😕
All good tips...I don't drive, never have. I need to walk to live. It's been a huge health benefit. I was also taught how to walk as a child, pace, no slouching, after meals. The fast slow happens normally when you walk as the main way of getting around. Carrying weight is normal too, shopping etc. My daily steps are over 11 thousand per day without fail. Walking to live, at 72 I'm grateful I am like this, I also don't contribute to toxic emissions by driving, I see everything... Meet people and dogs...have a chat, these are all good points.
I will add one or two of your points.
Thanks for sharing!! The fact that you've been taught to walk after meals as a child = gold!
I walked hills last year for about 2 months and did deep lunges squeezing my glutes as going and it lifted my bottom and built more muscle! It really worked. My husband noticed the difference. I also squeeze my glutes while walking up stairs is also a good way to build booty muscles!😉
That's awesome! Walking hills and doing deep lunges with glute squeezes is such a powerful combo for building and lifting the glutes. It's no surprise your husband noticed the difference! Keep up the great work! 💪🍑
(jerky, but i haveto LOOL): "My husband noticed the difference" ... ergarding which moves ?
@@monnoo8221 the difference in my booty being lifted up...I was doing lunges while walking up hills all while squeezing my glutes at the same time. I try to focus on squeezing with each step
@@TheDrkjg all good, don't mind ihihihi was not precisesly referring to walking... have a good time!
@@monnoo8221 hahaha! Funeee
One very important thing you failed to mention is the type of shoes. This is especially true for older people.
Oh, wow, definitely! Good catch!
Barefoot shoes are amazing but you can’t use barefoot shoes on sidewalks made of concrete!! 😢 I tried and got heel spurs 😮
Use wide toe box shoe and shoes that are comfortable for you.❤
Walking and enjoying the sites and scenery along the way surely boost my mental well being and i surely look fwd to it daily
Exactly on point! I also like to hike for this exact reason, especially with no/ few people around.
Walking is a simple exercise to do, but still has many great benefits.
Definitely! I personally love walking and it's so easy to incorporate in so many people's lives. Many individuals look too much/ too deep into workout routines, when walking is a simple, attainable way to kickstart your fitness journey.
walking on grass is sooooo nice when you have arthritic knees, the grass feels kind of spongy and carpet-like. try it
Awesome walking hack here 💕
Just don't do it in West Texas 😬
Just watch out for snakes, very common in the southern states. My nephew was bit by a snake in Virginia, playing in the grass.
I add walking backwards up inclines on my walk. Helps strengthen muscles around the knees!❤
I agree completely! I had knee replacement surgery, did physical therapy and was ok. Then my daughter suggested I walk backwards on my treadmill. I go on a higher incline (7), at a slow pace 1.2 mph. As I step back, I try to push my heal down through to the next step. My overall legs, knees and glutes have improved quickly. Plus it makes me concentrate and keeps my coordination in check
That's a great tactic, thanks for sharing!!
Is it ok to squeeze your walking partner’s glutes?
:))) totally!
What if your dog is your partner?
😂😂😂😂😂
Yea bro, if you’re partner asks what you’re doing, just say. “I’m working on my grip strength” 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks for the Ideas.
Since I take my 100+ pound dog on my walks some of the hacks are tough to incorporate. Intervals for instance - if he wants to stop and investigate something - we stop (yes - I can train him to not stop but these walks are more for his benefit than mine. And stopping and sniffing is what he needs to do.). Already doing some of these - walk with weighted backpack and walking at sunrise (before the temps get crazy). Will add some of the ideas like engaging glutes - moving shoulders and core. Thanks again. (Also thanks for adding in chapter titles.)
Wow, thanks for your feedback, I'm glad I helped. Your walks sound awesome, even without the intervals.
If you want to experiment with different kinds of intervals, try jogging in place or doing jump squats when your dog stops to sniff around 😀 not sure how he'll react though 😀
Is it a dog the animal that barks or a guy. You are saying , "if he wants to stop". A bit confusing
Have a goal, like a place you want to get to.
Weighted vest or backpack... the latter can carry extra water and rain gear so time of day and weather is less of an issue
Go uphill
If you're going to be on the phone for a while, take it to the sidewalk. Earbuds help a lot here.
Awesome tips, thanks for sharing!! 💕
But if you want to make it a cardio exercise, isn't it better to walk 30 minutes in one time rather than breaking it into three 10 minute walks?
Definitely, much better for endurance that way and you also get some cardiovascular adaptation, like increased heart volume, wider veins, better adapted capillaries, etc.
You forgot walking unruly small dogs. I spend so much time avoiding falling as they cross in front of me that I must be improving my balance.
I speed walk for 2-3hrs and about 6 miles, no issues
Depends on your goals! Aerobic Talking walking burns fat! Anaerobic, breathless cardio, besides over stressing the body burns glucose.
@@HaakonOdinsson if you were "speed walking" you'd cover a lot more than 6 miles in 3 hours. Natural walking pace is over three miles per hour.
I walk six miles on a hilly uneven country road. In order to hide my imbalance problem, I "dance" to my music! Yep!
I do almost all of the movements mentioned in this video ......just differently! I never feel like I "exercised". I feel like I went to the club with my friends!
Exactly! Thanks for sharing!
Joe, is that you. ?Going UP stairs better than in the past.😅
Forget the vest. Use a backpack. It will pull your shoulders back and improve your posture. And for the ultimate upgrade, grab a light kettlebell. Weighted walking that engages your upper body enhances everything from your grip to your feet. Getting your core to engage the weight improves your balance, core strength, calorie burn, and cardio fitness. Please don't go too heavy, as it's harder than you think. Humans are designed to walk and carry $hit around.
Can also compress discs...beware
Definitely, a backpack is much harder on your core. Thanks for sharing! As for disc compression...can happen, but only if you carry a lot of weight for lomg periods with poor form .
sadly for many people with ongoing foot & ankle issues .. walking can be a very painful activity .. bilking is a better choice ...
Standing bike is good
Definitely, yes!
maybe justt because they never learnt to walk properly? (accident excluded)
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Thank you 🥰
I heard rebounding is better than walking what do you think?
If you're comparing the two purely for calorie burning and cardiovascular benefit, rebounding can be more effective in less time. However, walking is easier to fit into daily routines and requires no equipment. Conversely, rebounding is better for lymphatic drainage and is more fun :) Sooo, pick what you need depending on your goals, needs, and space. What do you think?
Think I'll start walking like this...2:43
😅😅😅
HaHaHa! My grandkids got embarrassed when I started walking like this
Be kind to your knees and squeeze the glutes.
Haha, love this!
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Used to be a runner. Now I can’t find my glutes
Good one, and also unfortunately true in most cases 😀
Or stop trying to 'hack' everything and just walk.
That's a great tip for mental health. One could almost call it... a hack 😀😅
Absolutely re improved my balance 🚶🏾♂️🤸🏾♂️, at 62yrs I must think 🤔 first and move, lol. Started doing mild versions of all the football warmup drills done as a youngster. WOW, what a physically fit difference it's made... I'm going with the Hack 💪🏾
2:43 The pretty lady in white shown in the stock footage you have used. Walks exactly like I do. My wife and kids refuse to walk with me. It’s a shame as this walk really makes me feel good and lubes up the hip joint.
I know a thing or two about kids refusing to walk with you past a certain age :))
Next time, try walking this way with some clothes on.
this is precisely how you should NOT walk for more than the distance equakl to the size of a dancing floor
Why eat carbs, then 2:15
Hey, not sure I understand the point you made
@@Fitnessdy blood sugar
everything quite on a surface level, not really helpful for improving walking. Is more habits around Walking than walking habits
Walking fasted?!
Sorry, must have made a mistake 😀
Man the clicking and dinging are ultra annoying
Hey, thanks for the feedback! I'll keep it in mind for future videos.