Spring is here! A time for new beginnings, fresh starts, and the perfect time to get started on new, healthy, fitness habits. Walking is a great way to get started.

The key is starting simple, setting realistic goals, and having some patience. Before you know it, you will be on the path to better health and fitness.

What is the #1 recommended safe workout for overweight people? WALKING. It’s that straightforward. By starting with a daily walking routine of at least 30 minutes you can start to see results in as little as a week. Most people believe that you have to walk quickly in order to burn calories, but in fact, the opposite is true. By walking at a slower pace for a longer time, heavy people actually burn more calories than if they were walking at a faster pace.

In addition to the benefits of walking, there is little chance of injury, which makes it so recommended for overweight people trying to lose weight. Then, after a while, you can start to incorporate small weights to your walking for a little added intensity and diversity to your workout.

Get started today…you will feel great and be so proud of yourself!