Ep 1: Getting Out the Door | Preparing for Your Walk with a Routine

Ep 1: Getting Out the Door | Preparing for Your Walk with a Routine

Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. -Alexander Graham Bell

In today’s Walking for Health and Fitness episode 1, I will discuss:

• Preparations you can do to make getting out the door and walking a well-organized routine that puts you in the right frame mind to have an awesome walk.
• And you’ll learn about the seemingly odd items I carry with my on my walk… this will make perfect sense in a few moments.

How many times have you been excited to do something whether it was a big project, or you had a burst of inspiration you wanted to act on only to be sidetracked and ultimately derailed as you hunted high and low for the necessary items you needed to go forward with your task.

Exercising is no different than any other activity you may undertake. You’re excited to begin getting back into shape and you want to take advantage of the beautiful day and get out for a walk.

WHF Podcast Episode 1 Main Topic
10 Quick Steps to Take Before Your Next Walk: 

1. Why prepare your Walking gear before-hand?
2. Have a place for your walking gear.
3. Mindset Considerations before you even get out the door.
4. Weather Considerations before You Walk
5. What essentials should you carry when you walk? Safety equipment: water, reflective vest, headlamp or flashlight
6. Mindset Benefits of Walking
7. Know your walking routes
8. Add a motivational element to your walking routine.
9. The My Mid-walking turnaround.
10. Other Considerations in preparing to get out the door

 

More Walking Information Links from this Episode:

• Free Book Chapters: Walking for Health and Fitness
  • Walking for Health and Fitness Chapters 1 & 2
  • Walking Inspiration
  • Get Out the Door Checklist
• Walking Insight of the Week from Walking Logbook Journal:
  • How to Start a Walking Exercise Program
• Product of the Week: YUOTO Waist Pack with Water Bottle Holder 
• Learn More:
  • Walking for Health and Fitness Complete Program

National Weather Service links to heat index and wind chill:

• https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/html/heatindex.shtml
• https://www.weather.gov/epz/wxcalc_windchill

Links to Frank's Walking Videos:

• In Case of Emergency Medical ID | Walking Tip of the Day

• How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day

• Benefits of Drinking Water

• Tips to Increase Your Water Intake

• Walking in Cold Weather Properly Dressed in Layers

Other Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• My Virtual Walk Around the United States
• Mapitpedometer.com
• Google Earth
• Map My Walk - Website

 

Social Media Links for Walking for Health and Fitness:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walkingforhealthandfitnessprogram
• Your First Walking Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourfirstwalkingclub
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkingforhealthandfitness/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkingManFrank
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/walkingforhealthandfitness/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walking-for-health-and-fitness/

Thanks for listening; walk on!

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