From WellandGood.com
Walking is finally getting the attention it deserves. It’s a great way to increase your heart rate and work up a sweat, all while getting some much-needed fresh air in the process.
While there are many sweat-inducing upgrades that allow you to get even more out of your walking workouts, incorporating arm exercises into the mix can turn your walk around the block into a true full-body workout.
“Often when we go on a walk, we can fall into what I like to call ‘the casual stroll,’” says Andrea Speir, founder of Speir Pilates. “By adding an upper body element, you’re setting the intention of the walk as a full-body workout. Intuitively your pace picks up, your core and postural muscles engage, and your health results are improved and heightened.”
