Chieflrg wrote: » Walking is good for you heart and lungs but don't get it confused with losing weight. Cardio is not necessary to lose weight only eating in a deficit is. Walking can be used as a tool to be able to eat a little more calories a day but I wouldn't count on it to lose weight solely.
bcruz313 wrote: » I may not make it but a few minutes in my peak hr zone but I stay in the cardio and fat burn zones. I am just wondering if this is enough?
bcruz313 wrote: » Unfortunately I have gained a few pounds since the last time I worked out consistently so I just feel like walking/jogging is too hard on my knees right now.
mwyvr wrote: » Do you have any obvious knee issues? If not, you should not be concerned that extra weight poses a problem. Those knees of yours are carrying the extra weight already.
bcruz313 wrote: » mwyvr wrote: » Do you have any obvious knee issues? If not, you should not be concerned that extra weight poses a problem. Those knees of yours are carrying the extra weight already. Busted. No, I do not have any obvious knee issues. I just remember in the past having a bit of knee pain when I did my walk/jog intervals and just pushing past it until I lost some of the weight. So...yes, I know I should probably do the same again and it will be fine even though that was some years ago. I guess I am just enjoying walking more right now. I have a love/hate relationship with running. I hate running but I love it when I'm finished.
WhatMeRunning wrote: » I had what I thought were bad knees after a knee injury at 22. Twenty years later I started walking and a few months later (after building up to daily 6 mile walks) I started running. Between these two activities my knees are now much stronger and I never have the aches I used to get with changing weather. If you don't do anything though they will only deteriorate further. That's what I never learned until much later. Regular activity on your knees (walking or running) will strengthen not only your muscles, but the bones and tendons as well.
bcruz313 wrote: » Busted. No, I do not have any obvious knee issues. I just remember in the past having a bit of knee pain when I did my walk/jog intervals and just pushing past it until I lost some of the weight.