A little help with exercise?!
Question: A little help with exercise?
I don't want to over do it to start with as I'll more than likely end up doing myself some damage haha.
Also when am I likely to start seeing results? Where will this tone? Many thanks Becks
Answers:
U r better off doing one 30 minute session. To not overdo it, start off just walking briskly for the session. When uv mastered that, powerwalk for the session, do it in spurts if u need to like 10 minutes brisk walking, 5 power walking, repeat, then add more minutes powerwalking til ur doing it for the whole session.
Most important is ur action, land ur foot on ur heel first, toes pointed up, then roll forward. The easiest way to explain it is to imagine someone infront of u, looking at ur feet as u r walking: they need to be able to see the underneath of the front half of ur sneakers. Hope that made sense. The correct action will tone ur legs better. To know u r doing the correct action, ur shins will b sore the next day - this is what u want, it will go away in time...
If u can eventually introduce some jogging into ur session, u will really see benefits.
you would be better off doing one 30 minute session each day. its better to get your heart rate up and keep it up longer than to just do it for a few minutes here and there. you can do walk for 5 jog for five walk for 5 minutes then jog for 5 walk for 5 and then sprint then walk. always start with walk and end with walk. that way you warm up and cool down properly. also make sure you strech after when your muscles are warm.
Generally speaking, with aerobic exercise (I.e. The type that burns fat) the rule of thumb is minimum 3 times a week and atleast 20 minutes non stop activity. You want to try and keep your heart rate in your target heart rate range for 20 minutes when you work out. Take 220 and subtract your age. 65-85% of this number is your target heart rate. If you are worried about over doing it then work up to 3x20 gradually, good luck!
walk 1-2 hours per day..and you will be good.