Adopt the right attitude. Tell yourself that taking a walk will help you accomplish more on your to-do list. Exercise makes you feel better and think more clearly, so you become more productive.- Aim for the a.m. walking first thing in the morning, before anyone else is out and about, gives you an opportunity to focus on yourself.
- Seek out new scenery. Choose a walking route that takes you down quiet streets or through a beautiful park. The more appealing your surroundings, the calmer you'll feel. Walking on busy streets, in unsafe neighborhoods, or after dark only adds to your stress.
- Slow your pace. Pushing yourself to go faster or farther only adds to your stress. During tense times, keep your walks leisurely.
- Break up your workout. If your schedule is so busy that you can't find one chunk of time for your walk, take advantage of spare minutes throughout the day. Head outdoors for a stroll before or after lunch or between appointments. Even 5 minutes of walking is enough to recharge your batteries.
Pace Yourself for Best Results - Here are the pace and exertion levels you'll find in these workouts: Easy: You can sing Moderate: You can talk freely Brisk: You can talk but you'd rather not Fast: You're huffing and puffing Sprint: You can't go for longer than 30 seconds
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