How do you feel after a short walk?

I'm 183 (5'-5'') thanks to a back injury I sustained about 3 years ago. I had just left the Marine Corps and had my second baby and a chiropractor messed my back up. I had traction, physical therapy, epidural steroid shots and TENS therapy for years. I'm still in pain every day and while some days are much, much worse than others I've managed to get my endurance up enough so I can walk for 3 miles and run the last mile home. Before it got cold I had just bought a new mountain bike and I would go out on trails. I also just got a treadmill so I could keep up with my walking/running this season. The weight isn't good for running though - at least for me. My knees hurt pretty bad on some days and because of my injury I am misaligned so I have to be very careful. I don't worry about goals - I just do what I can each day depending on my pain level and how siked I am that particular day. I also don't worry about how many calories I burn. I was always very active before and during my stay in the Marines so I just want to feel pain-freeish and active again. When I walk I try to keep my heart-rate between 111 and 124. It may seem low but it is my optimal fat-burning rate for my age (30). When I run with my heart rate monitor, I've been able to bring my rate down from close to 180 to high 160s low 170s. So while I haven't seen much weight loss I know my heart is getting happy again. I won't worry about more weight loss until it gets warm again. For now I just want to maintain. Best of luck with your workouts!

Yes walking is a great exercise.I too dont have been too busy and lazy driving everywhere.Especialy when working all day that involves sitting down.Your decision for walking abit every day is a good one.

Though I never go for walk as an excercise walking is my daily feature . It is a 11 and half km commute to my work place . Out of this I walk 2 and half km 5 days a week . The other two days also I walk to the market slightly further than 2 and half . This is my years long habit . But this walk is not that brisk -20 minutes for the 2 and half km. I don't know how much caloie it burns . But I still feel the need of some methodical excercises . Because my belly and stomach have always a tendency to bulge.

I haven't walked anywhere in a month of sundays, and I know that I need to go ahead and whip my body back into shape. But like you I have a million and one excuses. I think that after the holidays I'll be going to the gym at my job and just work out for 30 min on my lunch break.

Good for you, I usually do crunches at least 10 in the morning when I wake up and before sleeping, my cousin was also overweight before about 3 years ago, what she did was everyday at first she started walking for 5 min, then after a week 7 min then 10 min and so on and so forth... thats the only thing she did but made sure that she does this all the time and everyday... now she is in shape... it took her a while but atleast she is leaving a good healty life now... so what you are doing is great... just be religious about it and try not to pressure yourself and have fun... good luck and keep it up...

Damn! why you are leading such a unhealthy life. Excersixe a bit every day. You wont be happly like that and its not worth to be lazy like that. try to find out what u feel interesting. and get involved in some outdoor activities. Its good you walked 30 mins today and i hope you will do it regularly. As the doctor says ' health is wealth" Cheers, Tutul

I think it is not just you but many people including me who find excuses to exercise. As it gets monotonus and boring if you do the same routine day ind ay out. but i think walking is a good idea if you are out of shape. I also like to walk as it simplest form of exercise. walking burns calories, relaxes ourselves, free our minds of all the clutter, good for heart and health. i think wes hould walk daily for 30 minutes. one doesn't have to run or jog simply walking is enough and anybody even ill person can also do it. so there are noexcuses.

You are an American. Right ? We are proud of your methodolgy of doing the work. I will express the same subject you have told as, I walked after a long time and I feel fine about the change. Khudos. Coming to WALKING, yes it keeps the body very healthy.As you told we can give millions of excuses for our lazyness and justify ourselves for not having gone WALK.But it is not that difficult to anyone to provide time for his/her daily WALK. I have a suggestion. Along your WALK, you can slowly practice some areobics.It would help a lot in burning your calories. Have your heard about YOGA and PRAANAAYAAMAA.I belive you have heard of it.It is suggestible to practice that. If you find this DISCUSSION of any value, please drop some words.

I used to walk a lot...about 5+ miles a day. It has been a year and a half since I have done that on a daily basis. On our recent trip to Vegas, we walked miles. I got winded, naseous, and the next day(s) my legs and upper thighs hurt so bad. I need to get back in shape and start walking again on a daily basis, even if it is only for 45 minutes a day. It is so good for you, it helps your lungs, your body, and also helps me clear my mind. You can do, stick to it.

Exercise is very important in life. you may earn a lot of money but if you dont have the health to enjoy it what is the point. you can always include a little exercise in your day. use the stairs sometimes. got a 15 min break take a 7 minute walk. going out for shopping at a nearby store, walk. make it a point to go for a long walk every weekend and on holidays. if you go to a nice park it becomes a nice outing also. so little little things add up to something. after a while you will find your energy levels increase, the day you manage a 5 km walk without feeling tired you feel a sense of achievement.

Keep up the good work it is hard I try and walk on my treadmill everyday for my depression but with the hoildays I haven't been on it since thursday and I can tell a differents in my mood I think it can help in allot of different ways.

Thats good of your descision to start walking more. Walking is a very good cardio exercise that helps get the heart pumping to burn calories and fat. If you start walking on a regular basis you will feel the difference in the amount of energy you have. And also the weight you lost. I enjoy walking over riding in most cases. I really get the most out of my walking when I am taking my kids out in the stroller. It seems like I can walk for miles without being tired as long as I am pushing the stroller. Implementing a cardio exercise in my routine help me lose excess weight that I had. Try to be consistent even if it is two or three times a week. Something is better than nothing.

You know walking is really a good exercise for everyone especially for working people. It releases the toxins in our body that causes stress. It really can also burn those stubborn fats. Make it a habit or a lifestyle if you can it is for your own good.. It will improve the circulation of your blood. Since I work here in Makati I've been doing a lot of walk because there is no available public transportation which I really liked, I don't know to others I think they hate it, because its been a while since I haven't had a walk and it feels great to step those feet a mile or two..it improves my breathing. I really can see the difference when I was taking those long walks and when I didn't.

Good for you! I won't chastise you for being overweight. I'm more overweight than you and REALLY need to start some kind of exercise. We used to walk but don't have time anymore. I've also gotten lazy and never have really enjoyed walking anyway. So, I need to find something that I will do and do regularly and will continue with, not just for a week or two but long term. Hope you continue with your walking. I know it really is good for you.

Oh wow! That is so awesome and I am so happy for you! :) I actually started pilates about 4 years ago and yoga about 2 years ago. This year I think I Have done the best with my workouts. I really wanted to slim down to my normal size after my son was born. I have stuck with it...and I am very proud of myself. I wish I could have taken a brisk walk today...but here in my area, it's windy... and I am not just talking a little wind, I am talking the wind is howling and debris is being blown all over.. It's crazy.

That's good to start out small so you don't injure yourself or get burned out and quit. Just add more to your walk at regular intervals. I have off and on health problems that sometimes limit my walking. On good days, I can almost walk all day long. On bad days, an hour (about 3.75 miles) can hurt. That's when I do some bike riding or working out at the gym.

That is a good thing to add exercise even small amounts to your daily routine because if it is something that you always do it will not feel as strange when you do it and you will be less likely to quit. Good luck with your plan.

You are far too young to be winded and coughing after such a short walk. Hopefully you will now keep up your short walks and get fit. I am also going to follow your example and try to burn the calories. I will start with a ten minute walk and try to build up to 30 minutes. Because of health problems, I think this is about as much as I could manage.

I always feel better if I take a walk at least 3 times a week. It won't make you the healthiest person, but it will definitely help. Plus, it helps me feel like I'm actually doing something and not being lazy.

well... after a 10 to 15 minutes walk i feel fresh,it helps me think better at office so i recommend you continue walking in breaks.