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:
- Why prepare your Walking gear before-hand?
Have a place for your walking gear.Mindset Considerations before you even get out the door.Weather Considerations before You WalkWhat essentials should you carry when you walk? Safety equipment: water, reflective vest, headlamp or flashlightMindset Benefits of WalkingKnow your walking routesAdd a motivational element to your walking routine.The My Mid-walking turnaround.Other Considerations in preparing to get out the doorMore Walking Information Links from this Episode:
- Free Book Chapters: Walking for Health and Fitness
- Walking for Health and Fitness Chapters 1 & 2
Walking InspirationGet Out the Door ChecklistWalking 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_windchillLinks 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 LayersOther Links Mentioned in the Episode:
- My Virtual Walk Around the United States
Mapitpedometer.comGoogle EarthMap My Walk - WebsiteSocial Media Links for Walking for Health and Fitness:
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