Set Goals
Goal setting is one of the most important aspects of any exercise program. While one of the walking programs is a start, it is still necessary to set your own personal short term intermediate and long-term goals.

These goals may be based on weight, distance, time, heart rate or any other measurable unit. Try to avoid having vague goals such as, “I want to feel better”. Once you have a set goal, make a plan to reach these goals. Part of this plan should include exercise programs, but may include non exercise actions such as going on a diet.

Make a Time Commitment
Find time for walking. It may not be necessary to walk the same time every day, but make sure your schedule your walks. Every time you miss a session it will be that much harder to reach your goals.

Keep Track
Measure your walk, record these measurements and write down your progress in meeting your goal. The weekly check list found on the left side is perfect for helping you keep track of your walking accomplishments over the next 10 weeks.

I hope you enjoyed this mini series and either read something you never knew before or used this information to get the most out of your workouts.