How to keep daily walks interesting

Walking is a great form of exercise for everybody.  It doesn't require a membership fee and it can be done just about anywhere. Also, for those of you who struggle with joint problems and can’t do high-intensity exercise, walking is a good joint-friendly alternative.

Walking is a top choice of exercise for many people because it is so accessible. You can walk at a pace that meets your personal fitness levels and increase the distance and intensity to suit your individual goals.  Plus, you can find places to walk indoors if the weather isn’t great.

The main downside to walking is that you may find that your daily walk starts to become monotonous.  Luckily, there are lots of great ways to keep your walks fresh and interesting.  Walking doesn’t have to be boring! It's actually a highly versatile form of exercise.

Keeping Your Walks Interesting

Here are some things you can try to keep your daily walks fun and interesting.

• Create an upbeat playlist to listen to as you walk to keep youwelf motivated
• Find some new podcasts to play while you’re walking so you can learn something new
• Find a new route to walk so you get to see new scenery and explore new areas of your local town or city
• Grab a friend to walk with for a catch-up
• Vary your walking speed by doing intervals of power walking, followed by a slower-paced, more relaxed walk
• Change the time of day when you walk to keep your daily routine varied
• Remember to take the time to admire the views and scenery on your walks