We arrived to Fort Lauderdale, FL a week ago and since then I’ve been watching all the joggers running by the beach. Young and old, fit and not really fit, they all were a subject to my admiration (as all people who are self-disciplined enough to exercise). Unfortunately, being not a jogging kind, I just kept watching others.

And only today, when passing Sports Authority store it dawned on me: if I hate running, I do not have to run, I can walk!

We drove in, got a pair of Nike sneakers (which BTW, was my first pair since high school) and I put them on as soon as I got into the car. You won’t believe it, after years and years of high heels (and we talk 4.13 in minimum), wearing something like sneakers felt like Heaven!

When we got home I Googled “walking” and I found this amazing Walking Workout composed by a notorious fitness expert Ray Browning.

It’s just perfect for us, the “hate-to-run-and-sweat” girls. It’s so easy and it’s such a great pleasure too - you simply have to try it! Plus it’s quite an exercise! And as we all know, it’s not about the intensity of the workouts, it’s all about exercising on a regular basis. So here it is, the walking workout that will change your life:

The Walking Workout

Week 1

Day 1: 15 min. easy walk
Day 2: 15 min. moderately easy walk
Day 3: 20 min. easy walk
Day 4: OFF
Day 5: OFF

Week 2

Day 1: 20 min. easy walk
Day 2: 15 min. moderately easy walk
Day 3: 20 min. easy walk
Day 4: 20 min. moderately easy walk
Day 5: OFF

Week 3

Day 1: 25 min. easy walk
Day 2: OFF
Day 3: 20 min. easy walk
Day 4: Moderately easy walk 4 min., speed walk 1 min.; repeat for 15 min. total
Day 5: OFF

Week 4

Day 1: 30 min. easy walk
Day 2: 25 min. moderately easy walk
Day 3: 25 min. easy walk
Day 4: Moderately easy walk 4 min., speed walk 1 min.; repeat for 20 min. total
Day 5: 25 min. moderately easy walk

Week 5

Day 1: 30 min. easy walk
Day 2: Moderately easy walk 3 min., speed walk 2 min.; repeat for 25 min. total
Day 3: 30 min. easy walk
Day 4: Moderately easy walk 3 min., speed walk 2 min.; repeat for 20 min. total
Day 5: 30 min. moderately easy walk

Week 6

Day 1: 35 min. easy walk
Day 2: Moderately easy walk 3 min., speed walk 2 min.; repeat for 25 min. total
Day 3: 30 min. easy walk
Day 4: Moderately easy walk 2 min., speed walk 3 min.; repeat for 25 min. total
Day 5: 30 min. moderately easy walk

In case you feel like this Walking Workout became too easy for you, you can move to the next level: The Walk/Run Workout.

Picture Credit - obiwanmakanubi and Myopic