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How can I make the most of walking?

Carlybarleyx
Posts: 17
Hi
As a busy mum of 4 a lot of my exercise comes from walking. I swim twice a week and do zumba once a week and yoga once a week but I walk around 4 miles a day doing school and nursery runs and I just wondered how can I make more of walking? I can't speed walk as I have a 3 year old in tow and I'm pushing a double pushchair with two children in but are there any exercises I can do whilst walking? Might sound like a daft question I know!
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As a busy mum of 4 a lot of my exercise comes from walking. I swim twice a week and do zumba once a week and yoga once a week but I walk around 4 miles a day doing school and nursery runs and I just wondered how can I make more of walking? I can't speed walk as I have a 3 year old in tow and I'm pushing a double pushchair with two children in but are there any exercises I can do whilst walking? Might sound like a daft question I know!
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Try sucking in your stomach every now and then it engages your core.0
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Ankle weights maybe? Also engaging your core while walking.0
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Weight vest? Carry a backpack with weight in it? Walk faster? Lots of things you can do!0
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Walking 4 miles is a good amount of excercise in and of itself. I wouldn't concern myself with having to add a lot to that if it was me doing it.0
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Squeeze bum and stomach in while walking, put sum ankle weights on under your jeans so no one can see them, weighted rucksack.0
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Taylor5877 has a point. It sounds like you're doing quite a bit of exercise throughout the week anyhow and I commend you! Keep up the good work!!
I know how you feel though - I'm the same way...I want results yesterday! Lol but it all takes time0 -
+1 for wearing a heavy pack on your back while walking. It will make a huge difference, and any little incline you will notice right away.0
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my two cents .....
I think you're doing fine as is ...... maybe add a few minutes each week
But just the fact that you're out there is terrific ..... bravo !0
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