06-29-09, 09:37 AM | |
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Interesting! I've never tracked either way but am amazed that a Leslie w/o can burn as much or more! But it does make sense because of the arm movements which you wouldn't generally use outdoors! Lol!
But, having done Leslie, treadmill and outdoor walking, I do think that while the calories burned might be similar, the muscles I use walking outdoors are different than the ones used with a treadmill or Leslie. I definitely "feel" my outdoor walks in places that I don't feel them otherwise. So using all 3 methods is different and fun.
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06-29-09, 09:58 AM | |
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yes, absolutely, no argument there.
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06-29-09, 12:23 PM | |
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I agree! And it reduces the boredom factor and maybe some overuse (ya think?). I walk a lot at work (over 14K steps so far and it's early pm) and do some walking with Leslie at home, but not too much these days. Now my work-walks aren't exactly aerobic, but I've been shocked at how sweaty and heavy-breathing I get when you throw in scrubbing floors or vacuuming around spaces that are crammed with junk It's all good.
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06-29-09, 01:36 PM | |
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I think you are SO right, Pykkalo; I totally agree. I over-analyze and pick these things apart because I find it interesting and fun but when the rubber meets the road and its time to get practical, I'm a "just move it!" kinda girl. Cross-training is always a good thing for both body and mind.
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06-29-09, 02:13 PM | |
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I was thinking about this thread earlier when I was walking with Leslie. Now I really enjoy my outdoor walks because my neighborhood is very interesting to walk around. I've got hilly woods, park path around a pond, and a somewhat historic area with lots of old, interesting houses to look at.
But I look at my Leslie walks as something different. Yes, I use my arms more, but Leslie also uses different moves such as sidesteps, hamstring curls, and knee ups, so different muscles get involved. And being indoors, I can safely exaggerate the moves. Like Lydia said, it's all good
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