Burn More Calories while Walking

While we've been told to get 10,000 steps a day, we haven't been told of the different ways of walking for exercise. Intensity, resistance, and incline can all turn that "basic" walk into a fat burning exercise. 

1) Interval Walking - This is when you walk at a rapid pace then slow back down to baseline pace. By raising your heart rate during the fast zones you burn more ATP (cellular energy) than maintaining a slow and steady pace. 

2) Rucking - This is walking with an extra load. It can be an effective way to spike your burn without running. The heavier you are, the greater the energy produced.

3) Hill Walking - Walking with a 6% incline can nearly double your calorie burn. You'll recrute more hamstring, glutes, and calves. More muscles activated means more fuel consumed.

So, if you enjoy walking but want to bump it up to be a high-yield metabolic tool, incorporate these 3- walking styles to your workout routine!