Tips for walking every day to help slim down your waist after age 50

Thanh Thanh (Theo Eat This Not That) |

Walking is a simple form of exercise, suitable for people over 50 years old. If applied correctly and maintained regularly, this habit can help slim the waistline.

Interrupted walk

This method requires you to alternate between 1 minute of fast walking and 2 minutes of walking at a comfortable pace to increase fat burning.

Carry weights when walking

Carrying light weights during short walks helps increase the activity of abdominal and hip muscles, thereby supporting to firm the waist and improve movement efficiency.

Hand swinging movement

When walking, intentionally waving your hand helps activate the upper body and increase the rotation of the body. Thereby, effectively affecting the abdominal muscles, supporting to firm the waist.

Hold the right posture

Walking in a standard posture, standing straight and gently tucking your abdomen, helps activate the core muscles deep inside each step, thereby supporting increased fat burning efficiency and firming the waist.

Increase steepness when walking

Walking on gentle slopes such as natural hills or adjusting the slope of a treadmill will help increase abdominal muscle activity, while improving fat burning efficiency and endurance training.

Persistence

Persistence is the key to achieving real results. Maintaining the habit of walking daily, while combining adequate sleep and a reasonable diet, will help the fat reduction process take place more effectively and sustainably.

Thanh Thanh (Theo Eat This Not That)
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