Walking is an excellent cardiovascular activity. It is low-cost, accessible and the most popular aerobic activity. It is free, easy, and it is suitable for everyone regardless of fitness. The reason is because; walking is generally a safe movement that isn’t likely to cause injury. It adds more health to your everyday lifestyle.

You should take a start at a comfortable pace and then gradually increase your walk speed against wind. Since walking involves the lower body muscles like hip flexors, gluteus maximus, quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles, its best to stretch these muscles prior to walking At the end of your walking routine, walk slowly for 5 minutes to get heart rate back to normal. You can do some stretching at this time as  muscles are more responsive to stretching.

Walking against wind is a best way to burn more fat and calories. Walking uphill or walking against the wind can be mostly seen near beach areas. Calories burned in walking depend on the distance traveled and time taken. Walking a mile takes about half the energy as running a mile.

Walking is best exercise to burn fat. Walking against wind burns about 50 more calories per hour than walking on flat ground. As  intensity of walking against wind increases, blood flow to the working muscles goes up to ensure that the muscles get a steady supply of oxygen. During a walking break, however, the heart rate drops and blood diverted away from the muscles and back into the central core of the body. This increases the concentration of FFAs (free fatty acids) in the blood, so that when exercise resumes, the blood flows back into the working muscles where the FFAs can be used as fuel. This may be a best way to lose weight without adding stress to your body.