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Walking

petee5854
petee5854 Posts: 36 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I am 60 years old and walking 60 minutes a day during the work week, and half of that is uphill. Should I skip a day between walks?

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  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Not unless you feel you need to.
  • spectralmoon
    spectralmoon Posts: 1,179 Member
    ... Barefoot? In the snow?



    :laugh: I'm sorry. I had to. HAD TO.


    **In all seriousness, I don't see why you would absolutely need to, but it might feel great to sit for a day and not do the hike.
  • bobngrac
    bobngrac Posts: 3
    Are you ok doing it everday? Timewise and healthwise? If so there is no need to skip a day. If you're having trouble try 30 every day or an hour every other day. Good luck!
  • ArizonaToast
    ArizonaToast Posts: 231 Member
    Maybe walk a different terrain on one of your "rest days" to keep your body guessing and work different muscles?
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    If you just started and it feels like too much, take a break.

    Everyone should see a doctor when beginning their weight loss journey. If he cleared you to do the exercise and you feel good doing it, there is no reason you shouldn't. :)

    I know a guy who ran his first marathon at 65. He ran another one, but it took a lot out of him. His wife said he had to stop because she couldn't take the worrying. He still runs at 72, but not as far. :)

    Personally, I don't even like to drive 26 miles, so it's a little humbling when an old guy runs it. He is quite an inspiration!! :)

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