For the Walkers Out There

[lapis]

Originally Posted by LoriSax

Since reading Lapis' response, she has really inspired me!! I walked off about 15 lbs. 15 years ago, but now that I am older, I never thought walking was a hard enough workout. About a month ago, I started walking again, and have lost 2 lbs. walking mainly my 3.6 mile route. The last 3 days I have been walking a 5 mile route! That is a long ways!! I am sweating buckets by the time I get home! I have been using Spark People to track calories, and I am hoping I get the same kind of results. Right now my legs are feeling it!

OMG ..... that is awesome ...... I started back with my 5 miles and hope to lose the extra weight I gained since stopping my walking ..... good for you! I love walking ..... it is free LOL and it clears my mind. I'm glad you are happy!!!!!!!

[LoriSax]

It SO agrees with my body like nothing else!! It gives me energy, and makes me feel good!! Just remember Lapis, that you inspired at least one person, me!! And I am not going to give up those 5 mile walks. I might sneak a 4-miler in once in awhile, but I am going to keep up those 5 miles if it kills me!!
Lori

[lorajc]

So do we think Leslie's indoor /walks are just as effective?

[lapis]

Originally Posted by LoriSax

It SO agrees with my body like nothing else!! It gives me energy, and makes me feel good!! Just remember Lapis, that you inspired at least one person, me!! And I am not going to give up those 5 mile walks. I might sneak a 4-miler in once in awhile, but I am going to keep up those 5 miles if it kills me!!
Lori

Ahhh thank you!

[LoriSax]

I have never done Leslie. She has just never appealed to me!

[Sara1000]

Leslie never appealed to me until I tried one of her workouts - then I realized what all her followers saw in her!

[summer breeze]

Originally Posted by lorajc

So do we think Leslie's indoor /walks are just as effective?

I would say Leslie is just as effective as outdoor walking. I usually add upper body movements and weights too. The problem for me is that I don't usually do Leslie as long as I can walk outdoors (45 to 60 minutes). After 30 to 40 minutes, I get antsy with Leslie. I do love her walks though especially in the bad weather

[Lucky Star]

Originally Posted by lorajc

So do we think Leslie's indoor /walks are just as effective?

I think so, though in a different way. Outdoor walking usually tires my calves and shins more so it definitely uses muscles in a different way. But both burn calories consistently and work to slim the legs and hips.

For me Leslie has the definite advantage during these hot & humid summer months.

[FirmDancer]

I just bought a pair of trekking poles. (I had a pair a few years ago; I think I lent them out to someone; and they are gone.) Anyhow ... I used them this weekend on my walk, and gosh, I am so impressed with how I felt afterwards.

I walked further. Also, it raised my heart rate a bit higher, so I felt the walking was at a more aerobic pace. But more importantly, my body did not hurt when I got home. My knees felt they had been cushioned the whole time. My back was not sore or tired. And this was just a flat walking trail at a park.

I can't wait for this weekend to get out for another long walk with them.

[LoriSax]

Lapis, I know you said you did this 7 days a week, but I am taking a rest day today. My legs feel like they just want one day off! And so do I!!