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Here's a question (that if I've asked before, I APOLOGIZE, RANTY ANON, CLEARLY I MISSED THE ANSWER): So, after a hiatus from doing anything fitnessy, I've started taking walks again. There's a loop in my neighborhood that's a mile and a quarter, and I can do it in about 25 minutes. I'm pretty worn out not long after the mile marker and then I want to do very little the rest of the day (which is why I generally make these evening walks).

Should I be focusing on just feeling better after my current time and distance, getting faster at my current distance or going farther (without being miserable after)? Or does it all wash out the same in the end? For the record, if it matters, I'm obese and would like not to be, but at the moment I"m not focusing on exercise for weight loss, I'm just focusing on getting regular exercise.

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I misspoke on my time. I'm doing a 25-minute mile, but a 30-minute walk.

Focus on feeling better at your current time (forget distance). Keep doing the same time for at least a couple of weeks before increasing it. Increase by 15 minutes if you can after that, and stick with it for a while, then increase by another 15. If you can't increase by 15 at a time, increase in 5 or 10 minute increments. Walking an hour a day is very, very good for you once you can work up to it. Don't worry too much about distance, just keep moving for the same amount of time each day.

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Meant to add, your distance will naturally increase because you will be able to walk faster eventually without getting as fatigued. But just see it as a victory if you can get out and walk every day, or even 5 times a week.

for walking or jogging is that your optimal pace is one that you could theoretically hold a conversation at, i.e. not huffing and puffing... as you get more in shape that pace will naturally speed up and you'll find it easier to go faster

but always give yourself rest days. it's not only tough to go every single day, it might injure you... go 3 days then rest one, or do one on, one off, give your muscles time to rest if you're pushing yourself by the end

*rest days don't mean days of doing nothing, just to be clear, more like days where you don't strain yourself if you are straining yourself on the other days. for example substituting a leisurely slower walk for the one you're doing now

This one...feels pretty leisurely until near the end. Any slower, and I feel like I'd be traversing the loop at at a crawl.

ayrt

if you don't feel physically strained then nvm about rest! but speed and distance will increase naturally on their own, i wouldnt worry too much about trying to improve one in particular

going farther (without being miserable after)

building up stamina is key... also, drink lots of fluids so you won't feel so wiped out

I've been obese too and tbh I'm a little worried about you feeling completely worn out after exercise (a little tiredness is normal)

I don't mean worn out like I lack the will to do anything but sit on my couch and huff and puff. I just mean my feet hurt. And because lazy is my natural state and I'm an introvert who doesn't actually like being out and about, I prefer to just stay in with my feet up watching TV.

Try getting better shoes. :) But good on you for doing it, your body will thank you.

I think at this point, I'd just focus on walking, period. When you're overweight and aren't used to physical activity (and I can totally relate) it's best to start off slow and and steady. When you reach the point where you're no longer wiped out by that walk (and be prepared for that to take a while) then you can consider adding onto that a little, maybe trying out longer walks.

Man, been there. I was dating someone who walked everywhere, and I mean EVERYWHERE -- she'd walk the 2+hrs from her apartment to uni. And back. Without blinking. While I enjoy going for walks, I didn't walk nearly that much, but by the end of our time together, I could do the same thing. That was almost 3yrs. I started off being tired by the end of 45min, or so, and then found I could walk my entire city, or 40 blocks just for kicks.

I'd say getting more comfortable on your current route, then when you realize it's not using as much time as you want, add another offshoot! For me, having a destination helps immensely, mostly libraries because they're free, though something like a movie theatre or something might work since they have more-or-less set start times. I give myself LOTS of time to get there, and every now and then I'd notice I was arriving sooner than I anticipated. It took time to build up, but damn if it didn't feel good.

I gotta get back to this walking thing, man. My problem is I get bored really easily. If I have someone to talk with, new or good music to listen to, a book to read (or listen to, I guess), then I'm golden. But it's really hard to motivate myself to go for a walk when I have neither a destination nor brainly stimulation along the way. There are only so many things to look at along a waterfront, when you're not that into architecture or flora and fauna. :P

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