Is walking enough cardio---if.....

Enigmatica

It's sure worked well for me. Walking is my main form of exercise, and was the only exercise I did while in weight loss mode. Over the course of 3 years my cholesterol levels, blood pressure and resting heart rate dropped along with my weight. When I started jogging last spring I was pleasantly surprised to find that my heart and lungs had more stamina than I ever could have guessed. My legs quit before I ran out of breath, LOL

JimieLou

I lost my first 50 pounds walking only. I still continue to walk at a brisk pace 6 days a week, but after 50 pounds, I started adding in more exercise.

JimieLou

oops...double post

Silverkittycat

My knees are a bit dodgey, running seems to hurt, as does treadmill.

Elliptical trainers seem to agree with me, so i use those at gyms when i can, but my question is, if i just do walking, at about a 4.0-4.3 mph clip for an hour, is this good enough to qualify as "good" cardio.

im for sure under 15 minute miles, my last walk i did 5.07 miles in 1 Hour and 6 mins... (I am throwing Strength training at the Gym as well like 2 days a week at minimum-- more when i can, but life gets hectic yaknow?)

You're doing well, just keep moving.

ninerbuff

Calories burned through any exercise to cause a calorie deficit ALWAYS works. Some are more effective than others, but if you can't do them, then they won't be effective for you.

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melsinct

I walk 4 mph daily (or a 15 minute mile if you will). My walking route in the morning is exactly one mile and it always takes me 15 minutes to complete. I am 5'7" with long legs and essentially power walk. This is no leisurely stroll, my heart rate is up up up! My dog and I do at least a mile at this pace every morning. My dog is a big beast at 70 pounds, so she is up for the challenge!