{"id":88684,"date":"2013-05-30T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2013-05-30T14:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=88684"},"modified":"2013-05-29T13:11:57","modified_gmt":"2013-05-29T18:11:57","slug":"take-your-workout-off-roading-with-trail-walking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/05\/take-your-workout-off-roading-with-trail-walking\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Your Workout Off-Roading with Trail Walking"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Team Best Life<\/em><\/p>\n

Walking is the ideal exercise for so many reasons (nearly everyone can do it and the risk of injury is low, to name just a couple). But admittedly, it can get a little monotonous. If you\u2019re looking for a slight change, head off the beaten path. Off-road walking can up the exercise ante<\/a><\/strong> in just the way you need to break up your walking routine. Check out four reasons why off-roading is worth a try:<\/p>\n

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\nYou get built-in interval training.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the side benefits of off-road walking, particularly if the path you\u2019re taking is hilly, is the inherent interval training it supports. Interval training\u2014intense bursts of exercise<\/a><\/strong> followed by recovery periods\u2014translates to more burned calories and increased endurance. Try increasing your speed periodically to make it even more intense. <\/p>\n

Carrying a backpack adds weight\u2014and work.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walking off-road almost begs for a backpack from which to unload trail mix or water bottles when you reach a particularly scenic spot. Water in particular adds just enough weight to make you work a bit harder.<\/p>\n

You can beat boredom.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finding off-road routes is a great way to bust through your routine of the same sidewalk or track or treadmill. Try for a different one every day, the hillier the better. The new scenery can help keep things interesting!<\/p>\n

You can try new toys.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you tried walking poles yet? Your posture, balance, and range of motion can all benefit from using them when you\u2019re walking off-road. Resembling ski poles but intended for walking, these poles encourage long strides and help you experiment with more uneven terrain for a greater overall workout. Just make sure the ones you buy are adjustable and reasonably lightweight. Counting and tracking devices (from pedometers up to the fancier gadgets<\/a><\/strong>) can also help encourage you to walk more off-road. Try to match your traditional strides in off-road walking or improve your tally with each trek.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n

4 Ways to Make Weight Loss Fun<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Re-Boost Your Cardio<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Adventurous Workouts for Land Lovers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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