Some will argue that this is not a strong enough workout to really get their heart rate up for an extended period of time.  Depending on your health this may be true.  You can of course do some things to keep this simple exercise in your routine and make it even more effective.  You can carry or wear weighs on your angles or wrists, this will be a sure way to raise the effort needed to perform the exercise while keeping it to a low impact on your knees and ankles.  Another way to get more out of your walk is to integrate more arm motions into your walking posture.  This will work more muscles simultaneously and can be a way to break a sweat even faster.

No matter what you are looking for in an aerobic exercise walking is one of the most favored methods by many health experts.  If you are not currently using walking as part of your workout routine, you may want to experiment with it and see if you can the desired results.  We think that it is not only fun but also a very easy way to get your aerobic exercise in.  You can also listen to your Walkman or favorite music while walking to make it an even more enjoyable experience.