A 30-minute walk has health benefits, BUT adding some extra challenge to it is great to manage weight, lower blood pressure, improve mood and get stronger too!
1. Add extra cardio – While waiting to cross the street/on the treadmill every 5 minutes, march in place to bring up your heart rate
2. Work your core – Contract your stomach muscles 6-10 times every 5 minutes while breathing normally
3. Strengthen your legs – Climb a small hill (OR use the incline on the treadmill every 5 minutes)
4. Set Goals – Figure out your exercise time based upon your daily schedule/calendar. Even 30 minutes, a few days a week is a good starting point! The half hour may even be broken down into 2, 15 minute intervals too (ex: 1 at lunch and 1 after work).
5. Have Fun! – Reach-out to a friend and invite them to go on a walk with you, walk at a local trail or park to change up your regular route and/or listen to a positive music playlist/podcast