The Best Exercise - Walking - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

stefanies41280 · 08-07-2001, 11:42 AM

Actually, I hear walking is the best exercise. I never knew how beneficial just plain old walking was. It's simple and if your looking to tone, just add leg and arm weights! Also, if your trying to loose 'the gut', you can do a thousand sit-ups, but you have to do some sort of aerobic exercise! Does anyone else walk??

littlebit · 08-07-2001, 01:07 PM

hello stephanies41280,

i powerwalk monday thru friday at 5:00 a.m. before i go to work. it jump starts my day and at night i bike. i don't think the walking actually tones my legs but it does help. i also walk on the weekends a lot but no particular time.

jooxwoman · 08-07-2001, 02:10 PM

I walk 2-3 miles a day, I like to walk early in the morning, it seems to give me more energy thru the day. I also keep my weight in check by walking on a regular basis. It is a great way to start off the day.

paper clip · 08-07-2001, 03:15 PM

If you've got access to a swimming pool, then do some swimming (laps or treading) a few times a week. It's easier on the joints than walking...or any other weight bearing exercise I can think of for that matter.

Dralem · 08-07-2001, 03:45 PM

I've noticed that women tend to be bigger fans of walking more often than men.

I think it's a great cardiovascular exercise for people who are too obese to do other activities, have limited time, or just plain enjoy walking but not the strain of certain other more "intense" exercises.