Re: Steve starts the stretch run to NYC

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WOW THATS A NEAT IDEA!!

Re: Steve starts the stretch run to NYC

> What are we all going to do when he makes it?

I propose that every reader of this list, who has five

extra pounds or more, commit to doing a sixty minute

walk, rain or shine, the day Steve arrives in NYC.

Deal?

--Chris

http://www.thefatmanwalking.com/

Keep walking Steve!!!

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If someone can't walk a continuous 60 minutes they could break it up into smaller sections that total 60 minutes. 2 X 30, 3 X 20, etc.

Mona this is good exercise but it doesn't have the cardo effect of one 60 minute walk. The institude has demonstrated that it requires at least 45 minutes continuous to really spark the cardo effect we are searching for.

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If someone can't walk a continuous 60 minutes they could break it up into smaller sections that total 60 minutes. 2 X 30, 3 X 20, etc.Mona wrote: I think this is a great idea except I would say that each needs to set his or her own time. Some people in this group may not be able to safely walk a continuous sixty minutes. Maybe we could set a time so we all start together. Or just sometime that day would be ok too. Just the idea that we are all 'moving in unison' in support of Steve sounds awesome! Mona --- wrote: > > > > What are we all going to do when he makes it? > > I

propose that every reader of this list, who has > five > extra pounds or more, commit to doing a sixty minute > walk, rain or shine, the day Steve arrives in NYC. > > Deal? > > --> > > >

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If you will allow me to put in my 2 cents worth...

Basic Premise - any exercise is better than no exercise.

Having established that basis, one trainer with whom I worked once told me that, for weight loss and cardiovascular health, the true benefits of walking to not "kick in" until after a minimum 20 minutes walking. After that, the benefits increase exponetially.

The results of walking 60 minutes at one time have a much greater impact in respect to your goals than walking 30 minutes, 2 times, or walking 20 minutes, three times.

Bottome line, if you can only walk 20 minutes, do it! But if you can work up to walking further, the results will be better.

Karl in Florida.

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If someone can't walk a continuous 60 minutes they could break it up into smaller sections that total 60 minutes. 2 X 30, 3 X 20, etc.Mona wrote: I think this is a great idea except I would say thateach needs to set his or her own time. Some people inthis group may not be able to safely walk a continuoussixty minutes. Maybe we could set a time so we allstart together. Or just sometime that day would be oktoo. Just the idea that we are all 'moving in unison'in support of Steve sounds awesome! Mona--- wrote:> > > > What are we all going to do when he makes it?> > I propose that every reader of this list, who has> five> extra pounds or more, commit to doing a sixty minute> walk, rain or shine, the day Steve arrives in NYC.> > Deal?> > --Chris> > > >

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I agree...even tho they say you need 20 minutes to start doing good...they also tell you that if you don't walk at all 5 or 10 minutes is beneficial! Just do it as often as possible.

Jane

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Karl,I have heard that about the 20 minute thing too. But a person has to start somewhere. Later, .havtosail@... wrote: If you will allow me to put in my 2 cents worth... Basic Premise - any exercise is better than no exercise. Having established that basis, one trainer with whom I worked once told me that, for weight loss and cardiovascular health, the true benefits of walking to not "kick in" until after a minimum 20 minutes walking. After that, the benefits increase exponetially. The results of walking 60 minutes at one time have a much greater impact in respect to your goals than walking 30 minutes, 2 times, or walking 20 minutes, three

times. Bottome line, if you can only walk 20 minutes, do it! But if you can work up to walking further, the results will be better. Karl in Florida. Re: Re: Steve starts the stretch run to NYC If someone can't walk a continuous 60 minutes they could break it up into smaller sections that total 60 minutes. 2 X 30, 3 X 20, etc.Mona wrote: I think this is a great idea except I would say thateach needs to set his or her own time. Some people inthis group may not be able to safely walk a continuoussixty minutes. Maybe we could set a time so we allstart together. Or just sometime that day would be oktoo. Just the idea that we are all 'moving in unison'in

support of Steve sounds awesome! Mona--- wrote:> > > > What are we all going to do when he makes it?> > I propose that every reader of this list, who has> five> extra pounds or more, commit to doing a sixty minute> walk, rain or shine, the day Steve arrives in NYC.> > Deal?> > --Chris> > > > Yahoo! Photos ? Showcase holiday pictures in hardcoverPhoto Books. You design it and we?ll bind it! http://www.thefatmanwalking.com/Keep walking Steve!!!

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ABSOLUTELY! Start with 5 minutes. Start with 10 minutes. JUST START!

(My wife is also reading this list, and will beat me over the head with this when I get home, since I have not walked regularly since before Thanksgiving!)

Karl Re: Re: Steve starts the stretch run to NYC

If someone can't walk a continuous 60 minutes they could break it up into smaller sections that total 60 minutes. 2 X 30, 3 X 20, etc.Mona wrote: I think this is a great idea except I would say thateach needs to set his or her own time. Some people inthis group may not be able to safely walk a continuoussixty minutes. Maybe we could set a time so we allstart together. Or just sometime that day would be oktoo. Just the idea that we are all 'moving in unison'in support of Steve sounds awesome! Mona--- wrote:> > > > What are we all going to do when he makes it?> > I propose that every reader of this list, who has> five> extra pounds or more, commit to doing a sixty minute> walk, rain or shine, the day Steve arrives in NYC.> > Deal?> > --Chris> > > >

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Karl and ,

I have no doubt whatsoever that you guys are right

about the benefits of walking 60 minutes or more at a

time. All I meant was that if the group decides that

we are all going to walk in honor of Steve on the day

he arrives in New York, that no one should feel left

out if they cannot walk 60 minutes, or even if they

are unable to walk at all. They should do what they

feel they can do. We have a wide range of people in

this group with a wide range of abilities and

limitations.

By the way, I think the diversity is one of the things

that makes this group so great. We have marathon

runners and people who can barely walk a block helping

each other out and treating each other with dignity.

My thanks again to Steve for starting the group!

Mona

--- dougpapa@... wrote:

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> In a message dated 1/13/2006 7:33:27 AM Central

> Standard Time,

> frontierrog@... writes:

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> If someone can't walk a continuous 60 minutes they

> could break it up into

> smaller sections that total 60 minutes. 2 X 30, 3 X

> 20, etc.

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> Mona this is good exercise but it doesn't have the

> cardo effect of one 60

> minute walk. The institude has demonstrated

> that it requires at least 45

> minutes continuous to really spark the cardo effect

> we are searching for.

>

>

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I remember many year ago when my mom wanted to start walking and lose weight she could barely walk a block. Eventually though she ran a marathon in under 4 hours. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step...or something like that! jjsmth@... wrote: I agree...even tho they say you need 20 minutes to start doing good...they also tell you that if you don't walk at all 5 or 10 minutes is beneficial! Just do it as often as possible. Jane

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Get up. Take a step. Repeat 8-)

Move some now so you can move more later.

keep walkin,

Re: Re: Steve starts the stretch run to NYC

I remember many year ago when my mom wanted to start walking and lose weight she could barely walk a block. Eventually though she ran a marathon in under 4 hours. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step...or something like that! jjsmth@... wrote:

I agree...even tho they say you need 20 minutes to start doing good...they also tell you that if you don't walk at all 5 or 10 minutes is beneficial! Just do it as often as possible.

Jane

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Well said, Mona.

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> >

> > In a message dated 1/13/2006 7:33:27 AM Central

> > Standard Time,

> > frontierrog@y... writes:

> >

> > If someone can't walk a continuous 60 minutes they

> > could break it up into

> > smaller sections that total 60 minutes. 2 X 30, 3 X

> > 20, etc.

> >

> >

> >

> > Mona this is good exercise but it doesn't have the

> > cardo effect of one 60

> > minute walk. The institude has demonstrated

> > that it requires at least 45

> > minutes continuous to really spark the cardo effect

> > we are searching for.

> >

> >

>

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> I hope so too...it would be too bad to all bail ship now just cuz Steve is

> nearly done!

> Jane

>

As someone who only posts occasionally but who has been following Steve's

adventures

pretty faithfully, I have to say I'll also feel a bit of a loss once Steve's Big

Walk is over!

What a series of years it's been -- first the Star Wars series ended, then in

2006 JK Rowling is

due to publish the final chapter of the Harry Potter series, and sometime before

that

(presumably!) Steve will make his triumphant entrance to the billion-footed

city.

Well, all things come to an end, and I'm sure Steve will end it on a high note.

I'll keep

following during the final stretch. Best wishes to all.

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--- karena4823 wrote:

> Well said, Mona.

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> > > In a message dated 1/13/2006 7:33:27 AM Central

> > > Standard Time,

> > > frontierrog@y... writes:

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> > > If someone can't walk a continuous 60 minutes

> they

> > > could break it up into

> > > smaller sections that total 60 minutes. 2 X 30,

> 3 X

> > > 20, etc.

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> > > Mona this is good exercise but it doesn't have

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> > > cardo effect of one 60

> > > minute walk. The institude has

> demonstrated

> > > that it requires at least 45

> > > minutes continuous to really spark the cardo

> effect

> > > we are searching for.

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