Cardio for mid section

shaunna · Post by **shaunna** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 3:56 pm

I walk 50 minutes nightly brisk...Im trying to rid of mid section. Is it better to walk faster or slower for a longer time?....

SarahPT · Post by **SarahPT** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:03 pm

Walking is great exercise.

Good for you!

We lose body fat when we burn more calories than we take in. And when we lose fat we lose it everywhere. Sometimes it can feel like the mid section is the last thing to go.

You are going to burn more total calories by walking fast. That being said, you should do a variety of exercise. The walking is great. If you are challenging your body by walking fast you are burning plenty of calories, improving your cardiovascular system, and getting all those mental benefits, such as endorphin release. If you have been exercising for a while you may want to try some shorter sessions of faster paced cardio, such as running or biking, etc.

Also, strength training is wonderful for burning fat. And for losing body fat nutrition is the most important factor.

shaunna · Post by **shaunna** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:03 pm

Thanks for the reply sarah....I do work out on machine in the gym...and i just started a diet plan, god only knows how long i will last on it LOL..

shaunna · Post by **shaunna** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:38 am

Is 30 minutes long enough walking fast on a treadmill? Or should i go longer?

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:41 am

Should be fine.

If you're going to walk, I'd suggets some kind of interval system, that redgularly fluctuates the angle of the Treadmil, os you don't just walk on a zero incline for 30 minutes.

THis way the body will find it harder to get used to what you're doing.

Heather Z · Post by **Heather Z** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:35 am

Boss Man is right.........I like to challenge myself with intervals, such as seeing how long I can walk at 15% incline......really challenging and works the glutes good!

If you are able, one day of sprinting has really helped mid section.

bmac_21 · Post by **bmac_21** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:05 pm

Yep, interval training is probably your best bet, especially if you are in a tight time frame. Try to do your intervals by like...1 min walk, 1 min jog/sprint. Total time should be about 15-20 minutes. not too much over that. If it starts getting easier, increase speed on walking/sprinting and maybe try inclines or shortening walk time.