Welcome to day 4 of the Verywell 7-Day No Equipment Challenge! Following three days of strength training, treat yourself to a cardio walk outside. Walking is one more equipment-free way to get your heart pumping and muscles working. Aim for at least 10 minutes at a brisk pace, and keep going if it feels good.
The articles below are for inspiration. The exercise for today is simply a 10-minute walk. Enjoy!
People often consider walking more of a recreation than a workout, believing it less beneficial to your health compared to "real exercise." But the truth is, there are many health benefits you can achieve by walking. Here's a look at four of them.
If you're walking for fitness or weight loss, you should walk at a brisk pace—a moderate-intensity cardio exercise that supports fat-burning. The speed of a brisk pace is different for each person as it depends on your heart rate, age, and level of fitness. Calculate the pace optimal for you.
Walking is more than just a way to get around. Walking at any speed is a way to improve your fitness, burn calories, and reduce the health risks of inactivity. Walking the dog, walking in the park, or simply walking around your neighborhood at an easy pace keeps you active and can help you reap benefits.
If you want to use walking to lose weight, you need to take several positive steps—about 10,000 positive steps per day! But, in addition to doing the positive, here are 10 things to stop doing.
Your body will lose water when you walk and you can end up dehydrated. But it is also important that you don't drink more than your body needs. Learn how much and what to drink before, during, and after your walking workouts.
The mask mandate will now remain in effect until April 18.
Destination of the Day
Canada's Yukon Territory
Canada's Yukon Territory is known for its remoteness, and for its astounding scenic beauty. It's a destination for adventure seekers and adrenaline junkies, and for those looking to escape the suffocating crush of the city. From floatplane flights to exploring the region's First Nation culture, there are a thousand ways to spend your time in the Yukon.
Catch the Northern Lights
There is a good reason that so many people have the Northern Lights on their bucket lists. That's because they are a sight that is almost unreal, taking over the sky in brilliant vistas of shifting colors. They can be seen in the Yukon any time from the end of August to early April, and dedicated Aurora Borealis tours put you in the best location to see this bucket list phenomenon firsthand.
Explore Kluane National Park
Home to Canada's highest peak (the 5,959-meter Mount Logan), Kluane National Park is high in southwest Yukon's mountains. The park is home to Canada's largest icefield and North America's most genetically diverse grizzly population. Backcountry hikers and rafters come to Kluane to explore the alpine passes on day hikes, ride the glacial rapids, or see the stunning scenery from the highway.
Tour the Alaska Highway
Designed to connect the contiguous U.S. with Alaska, construction on the highway began in 1942 during the height of World War II. Now paved in its entirety, it runs for 1,387 miles from Dawson Creek in British Columbia to Delta Junction in Alaska. Stops in the Yukon include the Continental Divide of the Americas, the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Center in Whitehorse, and the Signpost Forest at Watson Lake. The latter began in 1942, when a homesick U.S. soldier working on the road's construction put up a signpost for his hometown in Illinois. The tradition stuck, and today the "forest" includes more than 72,000 signs from all over the world, left by travelers making their own pilgrimage along the Alaska Highway.
Your Packing List
Pack a variety of sweaters, long-sleeved shirts, warm pants, and thermal undergarments you can mix and match to create different outfits.
Since the weather is typically wet across the country in March, you'll also need to bring a waterproof winter coat.
Waterproof shoes and snow boots are essential if you plan on hiking or camping.
El Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico City's largest park, is considered the oldest urban park in America. Covering 1,600 acres, it's home to several significant historical sites, multiple museums, an amusement park, a zoo, and a variety of recreational spaces. Follow the road to the top of the hill overlooking Mexico City, where Chapultepec Castle houses the National History Museum, to get great views of the park and the city beyond.
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