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Indoor Walking Tracks
Indoor tracks are a great option for walking workouts.
They are often found at community recreation centers, schools, or universities.
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Mall Walking
Malls are popular choices for indoor walking programs.
Mall walking provides many benefits:
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There are also apps available for your smart devices.
How to Track Your Steps
There are several ways to track your daily steps.
Most smart devices (e.g., phones and watches) have built-in step counters.
However, you’ve got the option to also track your steps by wearing a simple pedometer.
However, with a few small changes, it’s possible for you to add steps to your day.
These include:
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Some large airports even have walking paths between terminals.
Treadmill
Treadmillsare popular indoor walking machines.
Health Benefits of Walking Indoors
There are many health benefits of walking indoors.
If you are not sure which rig is best for you, consult aphysical therapist.
Wearing a weighted vest or backpack can make walking workouts more challenging.
As with any new exercise, consult a healthcare provider before starting a walking workout program.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Mall walking: A program resource guide.
AARP.Fat-burning indoor walking workout with Denise Austin.
American College of Sports Medicine.Starting a walking program.
Kaiser Permanente.Get moving: add steps to your day!
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Benefits of physical activity.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Adult activity: An overview.
Hospital for Special Surgery.How to get the most out of your walking workout.
