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Walking Programs for All Levels

5 Exercise Plans to Suit Your Needs
-- By Jen Mueller, Certified Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Expert

Walking is an ideal form of exercise for many reasons. You don't need special equipment to do it, it can be done by almost anyone, and you can do it almost anywhere! Whether you're just starting a walking program or you've been doing it awhile, find a BabyFit walking program that's right for you!

A Heart Healthy Program

(Beginner)

This is a great introductory program if you want to slowly increase your time spent walking. Each week builds on the previous one. If you find a particular week's pattern too tiring, repeat it before going on to the next week. If you are walking hills, you should slow your pace and/or intensity to balance out the increased effort. You don't have to complete the program in 12 weeks.

Source: Exercise and Your Heart, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute/American Heart Association, NIH Publication No. 93-1677.
Week Warm Up (min) Brisk Walking (min) Cool Down (min) Total Exercise Time Number of days/wk
1 5 5 5 15 3
2 5 7 5 17 3
3 5 9 5 19 3
4 5 11 5 21 3
5 5 13 5 23 3
6 5 15 5 25 3
7 5 18 5 28 3
8 5 20 5 30 3
9 5 23 5 33 3
10 5 26 5 36 3
11 5 28 5 38 3
12 5 30 5 40 3

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About The Author
Jen Mueller
Jen received her M.Ed. in Health Promotion and Education from the University of Cincinnati. As a certified personal trainer, she also holds a certification in Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise. Jen has one daughter and enjoys running marathons.

 


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