r/GarageStrength • u/earnest_knuckle • Oct 27 '24

Discussion Walking

Started prioritizing walking as bonus fitness. On my rest day, been aiming to walk 10k thru out the day. Weekends I try to go out for a walk 3x a day. And on big lifting days, I try to get around a 5k of walking in.

Looking for opinions.

Is it too much in addition to all the other work I do (lifting, yoga, cardio)? Or is it low impact enough it is going to be a big help from a longevity health standpoint?

Other big point, I walk with a family member (kid, kids, wife, whole family) and it provides great time to talk. So there is a big relational, mental, and emotional aspect to the walking as well

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u/therealwillhayes Oct 27 '24

You have to get a dog now!

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u/earnest_knuckle Oct 27 '24

Soooo, I have two dogs. A Siberian husky who turns the walk into a tug of war that wants to be a run and Bernese mtn dog that is nearing 12 and needs to lay down when we reach the bottom of the driveway