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Daily walking thread

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Invasionofthegutsnatchers · 01/01/2022 11:45

I've really noticed through wearing my fitbit that brisk walking is great exercise. It burns nearly as many calories as jogging if you walk fast and on hilly routes. It's free. You don't need to shower afterwards, usually. I'm lucky that I can walk to work and to local shops. It's good for mental wellbeing.

So I'm going to try to walk every day this year. Please join me if you want to log steps,minutes, calories or km/ miles.

This morning I walked for 72 mins and burned 412 cals. 8000 steps. Pretty slow pace.

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Invasionofthegutsnatchers · 01/01/2022 18:21

It's hard in the winter isn't it? I'm a homebody and love being cosy at home. I've found if I can get out for a walk in the morning it perks me up for the day and I feel better

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Humphriescushion · 01/01/2022 16:08

Its my plan this year as well. Used to walk loads with my dog but she does not walk much now so I stopped and I miss it. Was much easier with the the routine of dog walking!Going to aim for a long walk at least 3 times a week. I see a big improvement in my fitness and also my general wellbeing when i walk in the countryside. Well done on your steps!

Invasionofthegutsnatchers · 01/01/2022 16:02

Now up to 14k steps today by vigorously cleaning and hoovering. Pleased with that.

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