walking Archives - Beautiful Trends Today Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:00:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Ideas for a Mindful Nature Walk https://beautifultrendstoday.com/ideas-for-a-mindful-nature-walk/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:08:00 +0000 https://beautifultrendstoday.com/?p=18498 Mindfulness is a great way to be more present and insightful. It’s a practice that can be applied in any situation, and many people find it especially helpful as a way to appreciate the natural world more. A lovely activity to take advantage of this is a mindful walk, so here are some ideas for […]

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Mindfulness is a great way to be more present and insightful. It’s a practice that can be applied in any situation, and many people find it especially helpful as a way to appreciate the natural world more. A lovely activity to take advantage of this is a mindful walk, so here are some ideas for how to tap into this mindset.

Focus on the Sensation of Each Footstep

Walking can often feel like a way to get from one destination to another, but the physical process of walking is an incredible thing to take part in. With each footstep, try to acknowledge the power of your body in being able to move you around like this. Let yourself notice how each step feels, in your feet and the rest of your body.

Immerse Yourself in Your Surroundings

Whether you’re walking in a park, along a beach, or through a forest, really notice the sensory input around you. Focus on the detail of a tree trunk, or listen to the sound of children playing in a nearby park. It doesn’t matter what it is or whether you particularly love it, this practice is about being completely present and appreciating the immense variety of phenomena in the world around you.

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Make Your Walks More Effective in 3 Short and Easy Steps https://beautifultrendstoday.com/make-your-walks-more-effective-in-3-short-and-easy-steps/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:27:00 +0000 https://beautifultrendstoday.com/?p=18107 If you’re one of those people who think walking can’t possibly be an effective workout, you’re probably doing it wrong. Walking is actually great cardio and can lead to major calorie burn if you’re doing it right—and these three useful tips will get you there. Go on Long Walks The longer your walk is, the […]

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If you’re one of those people who think walking can’t possibly be an effective workout, you’re probably doing it wrong. Walking is actually great cardio and can lead to major calorie burn if you’re doing it right—and these three useful tips will get you there.

Go on Long Walks

The longer your walk is, the more amazing your calorie workout is going to be. The golden standard of 10,000 steps a day can only be achieved if you actively walk for about one to two hours a day, but you can go the extra mile and double or even triple that number when you have free time on your hands.

Switching Things Up

Going on steady, relaxing walks is all fun and games, but your walk will be more effective if you switch things up. Add intensity to your working routine by adding uphill terrain to the mix, and try increasing your pace as you go along to burn more calories.

Power Walking

Speaking of increasing your pace, you should also give power-walking a shot. In addition to being more intense than regular walking, this activity is far superior because it allows you to activate more muscle groups and use your arms along the way.

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Are You Ready to Connect With Others Virtually Through Walking? https://beautifultrendstoday.com/are-you-ready-to-connect-with-others-virtually-through-walking/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:00:35 +0000 https://beautifultrendstoday.com/?p=17522 We’ve been in the midst of a global pandemic for almost a year now and one of the many side effects of COVID-19 is that it has been difficult to stay in touch with our friends and family. Exercising is a great way to deal with the stress caused by the pandemic and it also […]

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We’ve been in the midst of a global pandemic for almost a year now and one of the many side effects of COVID-19 is that it has been difficult to stay in touch with our friends and family. Exercising is a great way to deal with the stress caused by the pandemic and it also happens to be ideal for connecting with others. If you’re looking to stay fit while socializing, it’s time to try connecting virtually through walking, and here’s how to do it.

Step Count Challenge

If you’re looking for ways to get motivated, set up a weekly step challenge leading up to the holiday or a daily one to see which of your friends and family can log in the most steps. You can make it more exciting by setting prizes for the winners.

Indoor Walking Workout

When it’s too cold or rainy outside to work out, set up an indoor walking workout with your friends and family on Zoom or FaceTime. If you’re looking for an extra challenge, include bodyweight exercises or the stairs.

Group Workout Plan

Do you need structure to stick to your workouts? Then, set up walking workouts on a spreadsheet and send them to your family and friends. Each week, everyone can log their progress.

Virtual Walking Events

Have you always wanted to try races, but been too intimated to give them a shot. Well, many race organizers are creating virtual walking and running events like turkey trots and the Jingle Bell 5K, which are perfect for beginner racers.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> walking Archives - Beautiful Trends Today Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:00:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Ideas for a Mindful Nature Walk https://beautifultrendstoday.com/ideas-for-a-mindful-nature-walk/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:08:00 +0000 https://beautifultrendstoday.com/?p=18498 Mindfulness is a great way to be more present and insightful. It’s a practice that can be applied in any situation, and many people find it especially helpful as a way to appreciate the natural world more. A lovely activity to take advantage of this is a mindful walk, so here are some ideas for […]

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Mindfulness is a great way to be more present and insightful. It’s a practice that can be applied in any situation, and many people find it especially helpful as a way to appreciate the natural world more. A lovely activity to take advantage of this is a mindful walk, so here are some ideas for how to tap into this mindset.

Focus on the Sensation of Each Footstep

Walking can often feel like a way to get from one destination to another, but the physical process of walking is an incredible thing to take part in. With each footstep, try to acknowledge the power of your body in being able to move you around like this. Let yourself notice how each step feels, in your feet and the rest of your body.

Immerse Yourself in Your Surroundings

Whether you’re walking in a park, along a beach, or through a forest, really notice the sensory input around you. Focus on the detail of a tree trunk, or listen to the sound of children playing in a nearby park. It doesn’t matter what it is or whether you particularly love it, this practice is about being completely present and appreciating the immense variety of phenomena in the world around you.

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Make Your Walks More Effective in 3 Short and Easy Steps https://beautifultrendstoday.com/make-your-walks-more-effective-in-3-short-and-easy-steps/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:27:00 +0000 https://beautifultrendstoday.com/?p=18107 If you’re one of those people who think walking can’t possibly be an effective workout, you’re probably doing it wrong. Walking is actually great cardio and can lead to major calorie burn if you’re doing it right—and these three useful tips will get you there. Go on Long Walks The longer your walk is, the […]

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If you’re one of those people who think walking can’t possibly be an effective workout, you’re probably doing it wrong. Walking is actually great cardio and can lead to major calorie burn if you’re doing it right—and these three useful tips will get you there.

Go on Long Walks

The longer your walk is, the more amazing your calorie workout is going to be. The golden standard of 10,000 steps a day can only be achieved if you actively walk for about one to two hours a day, but you can go the extra mile and double or even triple that number when you have free time on your hands.

Switching Things Up

Going on steady, relaxing walks is all fun and games, but your walk will be more effective if you switch things up. Add intensity to your working routine by adding uphill terrain to the mix, and try increasing your pace as you go along to burn more calories.

Power Walking

Speaking of increasing your pace, you should also give power-walking a shot. In addition to being more intense than regular walking, this activity is far superior because it allows you to activate more muscle groups and use your arms along the way.

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Are You Ready to Connect With Others Virtually Through Walking? https://beautifultrendstoday.com/are-you-ready-to-connect-with-others-virtually-through-walking/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:00:35 +0000 https://beautifultrendstoday.com/?p=17522 We’ve been in the midst of a global pandemic for almost a year now and one of the many side effects of COVID-19 is that it has been difficult to stay in touch with our friends and family. Exercising is a great way to deal with the stress caused by the pandemic and it also […]

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We’ve been in the midst of a global pandemic for almost a year now and one of the many side effects of COVID-19 is that it has been difficult to stay in touch with our friends and family. Exercising is a great way to deal with the stress caused by the pandemic and it also happens to be ideal for connecting with others. If you’re looking to stay fit while socializing, it’s time to try connecting virtually through walking, and here’s how to do it.

Step Count Challenge

If you’re looking for ways to get motivated, set up a weekly step challenge leading up to the holiday or a daily one to see which of your friends and family can log in the most steps. You can make it more exciting by setting prizes for the winners.

Indoor Walking Workout

When it’s too cold or rainy outside to work out, set up an indoor walking workout with your friends and family on Zoom or FaceTime. If you’re looking for an extra challenge, include bodyweight exercises or the stairs.

Group Workout Plan

Do you need structure to stick to your workouts? Then, set up walking workouts on a spreadsheet and send them to your family and friends. Each week, everyone can log their progress.

Virtual Walking Events

Have you always wanted to try races, but been too intimated to give them a shot. Well, many race organizers are creating virtual walking and running events like turkey trots and the Jingle Bell 5K, which are perfect for beginner racers.

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