Fitness expert says winter walks are a great way to lose weight without strenuous exercise
Fitness expert Anthony Yong talked about effective outdoor interval training for weight loss. His words leads the portal Eat This, Not That.
The specialist called active walks in winter a great way to reduce weight without intense exercise, as well as improve the state of the cardiovascular system and psychological health.
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“For the first five to ten minutes, walk at a normal pace to warm up your body and joints. Then walk as fast as you can for one minute without running. One minute, normal pace,” Young explains. Three approaches are required.
Further, the specialist advises to do lunges or squats with weights for 15 seconds, and then walk at a comfortable speed for another 45 seconds. Repeat this sequence five times. Yong then suggests alternating between an active step (two minutes) and a calm one (one minute) three more times. You need to complete the walk with a five-minute walk at a calm pace and a few stretching exercises. In total, this workout will require 35 minutes in the fresh air.
Earlier, the master of sports in athletics Maxim Babenko-Kudryavtsev, in a commentary to Lente.ru, gave advice on choosing equipment for winter runs. “You will need thermal underwear, moisture-wicking things, special light but warm hats. Shoes for running in winter are distinguished by denser materials, a higher platform and sole tread, ”said the athlete.
Source: Lenta
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