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From about.com Week 5 - Halfway there! Week
1: You learned to stretch. This week we will discuss various walking clubs and groups.
Day 29 - Walking Clubs
The largest organization of walking clubs in the world is the IVV -International Federation of Popular Sports. These are non-profit clubs who host non-competitive 10-kilometer walking events, as well as a sprinkling of bikes, skis, and swims. The events are open to the public, so you don't need to join a club to join in. But choosing to join the club you will meet other walkers who will keep you motivated and provide companionship at walking events.
Some clubs plan carpools and trips to walking events, get together to walk during the week, and have great potlucks and socials. There are over 500 clubs in the USA and Canada, and many thousands in Europe and Japan.
Today's Walk:
Day 30 - Walking Groups
Where can you find other people with whom to walk? Some likely sources are: medical center programs, YMCA - YWCA, health clubs, senior centers, parks and recreation departments, mall walking programs. Start exploring via the web or your phone book.
Today's Walk: 30-60 minute walk in the healthy heart zone 50-60% of your maximum heart rate. Finish your walk at a moderate pace with 5 minutes of cool down at a very easy pace.
Day 31 - Walking Partners Walking with a partner is a great motivator. Together, you are more likely to walk and less likely to let excuses get in the way. It can be a challenge to find somebody who wants to walk the same speed, time, and schedule. Today's Walk: 30-60 minute walk in the fat-burning zone at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate. Finish your walk at a moderate pace with 5 minutes of cool down at a very easy pace.
Day 32 - Email Walking Partners Find a partner from our group to help you in your walking challenge - pen pals to keep you on track with your walking. This is a great way to encourage each other without having to meet up live. Today's Walk: 30-60 minute walk in the healthy heart zone 50-60% of your maximum heart rate. Finish your walk at a moderate pace with 5 minutes of cool down at a very easy pace.
Day 33 - Walk with Your Dog A canine walking partner is ideal in many ways. First, dogs usually can be relied upon to not have excuses, and to prod you that it is time to go walkies. Second, walking with a dog increases your personal security when walking -potential attackers see you as a target they would rather avoid. You will also find that the dog provides a conversation starter and you may make new friends along the way. Today's Walk: 30-60 minute walk in the fat-burning
zone at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate. Finish your walk at a moderate
pace with 5 minutes of cool down at a very easy pace.
Day 34 - Don't Demonize Dessert If desserts are your downfall, don't make them forbidden fruit. Many people have a sweet tooth. You simply have to make good choices about how often to satisfy it - and with how much. First, try to get as much nutrition into the dessert - fruit, nonfat milk products, fiber. Then watch the portions. Save up your fat exchanges for the day for a splurge on dessert. Today's Walk: 30-60 minute walk in the healthy heart zone 50-60% of your maximum heart rate. Finish your walk at a moderate pace with 5 minutes of cool down at a very easy pace.
Day 35 - REST DAY Today's Walk: Rest Day
EXERCISE YOUR WAY TO WEEK FOUR! The Inches disappear - Week Seven Success in Week 10 Keeping doing it!
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