Answer: Walking is a good exercise to start with, but eventually the intensity of the exercise has to increase. This can be done by walking faster or further over time. You could also change your route to include some hills or inclines. There are many people choose to walk the same distance, the same time, and the same speed and sooner or later - weight-loss results cease. The good news is if you add a little variety and you can continue to get results!

Variety and intensity play major roles in reducing body fat and altering your body composition. Interval training is another method of performing cardiovascular activity. It requires more effort, but takes less time. Not everyone is capable of working at a high intensity so ultimately, it is up to the individual.

If you are interested in interval training, here is an example of the HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Principle:

5 minute warm up at a RPE of 5/10
3 minutes at a RPE of 7/10
1-2 minutes at a RPE of 8-9/10
3 minutes at a RPE of 7/10
1-2 minutes at a RPE of 8-9/10
3 minutes at a RPE of 7/10
1-2 minutes at a RPE of 8-9/10
3 minutes at a RPE of 7/10
5-10 minute cool down at a RPE of 5/10

RPE - Rate of Percieved Exersion - on a scale of 1-10, how hard are you working?

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