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A Sample Walking Program
Experts advise walking briskly on most days. Aim for a target of 30 minutes on most days, or 150 or more minutes a week. Walking programs can help you reach this goal by slowly increasing the frequency and the amount of time you walk. Try this walking program:
Sixth week and beyond
Gradually increase the number of times you walk each week and the number of minutes you walk each time. Do this until you reach 30 minutes on 5 to 7 days of the week.
Tips for getting the most from your walking program
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Walk briskly. If you can sing, speed up. If you can’t talk easily, slow down.
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Choose good walking shoes with padded soles and good arch support.
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Don’t use hand or ankle weights. They can cause injuries.
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Walk indoors if the weather is bad. Use a treadmill or walk inside a shopping mall.
Before you start
Before you start walking, check with your healthcare provider if you are new to exercise, older than age 40, overweight, or a smoker. Also check with your provider if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, or any other health problems. Your provider can help you get started and stay safe.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Rajadurai Samnishanth
Online Medical Reviewer:
Rita Sather RN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Date Last Reviewed:
9/1/2023
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