I'm a huge advocate for walking, and I try to hit at least 7,500 steps a day for my health and general wellbeing. One of the many benefits of walking is that it will increase your heart rate, no matter your pace, so you’ll reap some cardiovascular benefits, according to NASM-certified personal trainer Ellen Thompson. I recently asked her if walking counts as a workout and she praised it as a low-impact way to burn some calories, and that "compared to other forms of cardio, it can put less stress on the joints."
But is there a way to increase the benefits of your walks without breaking into a run? Walking workouts are increasing in popularity, but many of them need to be done in front of YouTube or require a treadmill. What about outdoor walks?
