Expert Tips: The Importance of Warming Up Before Your Walk

Warming up before a walking workout is recommended to promote proper movement and prevent injuries, even though walking is low intensity. Expert Solomon Lewis suggests three warm-up exercises—bodyweight squat, split squat, and lateral toe touch—and provides a 30-minute walking plan that includes varying intensities to enhance fitness and weight loss. Starting with manageable durations and incorporating small bouts of walking can help beginners and those deconditioned gradually improve their activity levels.