Walk-jog

For regular walkers, who are looking for some variation or add a “bit” more to their daily brisk walk, can add jogging to their fitness pursuit. If a full-fledged jog intimidates you, you can start by jogging a stretch a day in between your walk. Like I do, after a round of brisk walk, which serves as a warm up, add a stretch of light jogging. Stop when you feel like it but continue with your brisk walk pace. Doing this intermittently will spice up your walk routine. Choose your pace, find out the pace that suits you best and stay with it for a while before increasing it. Lengthen the jog stretches gradually and soon you will find yourself able to jog more and more distance without tiring out soon and feeling breathless.

 A walk-jog gives you a complete cardio workout without tiring out your muscles unduly. It also improves your stamina and overall cardiovascular fitness. For those interested in making the shift from brisk walking to jogging, this is the way to go. Brisk walk-Walk-jog-Jogging. Make sure you cool down well and give your calves and hamstrings a good stretch after your walk-jog session. Expect a bit of pain in the shin on the first couple of days, your leg muscles will soon get used to the impact of carrying your weight in the new activity and the pain will disappear.