Downloadable Walking Plans

Shed those last few pounds with these extra calorie-blasting and go-the-distance walks.

This variety-packed plan includes inclines, intervals and activities of your choice. (Check out the next page for more beginner routines.)

After a couple of months of training, you should be able to tackle this high-intensity workout. (Just starting out? Check out more "Take It Up a Notch" plans on the next few pages.)

You'll burn more calories and boost your endurance with the power intervals integrated into this plan.

Check out these BONUS workouts for new ways to get fit.

Get fit with these high-intensity walking plans.

New power walks make the beginner's workout even more exciting. (Check out the next page for more beginner routines.)

You'll burn even more calories with the extra intervals in this plan.

Intensify gradually with two short workouts a day.

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Check out one of these terrific workouts, perfect for kicking off your walking routine.

Perfect for beginners -- this plan starts out easy, and gets a little more intense every week.

Gets your heart rate up and burns calories even after the workout's done.

Even busy people can spare 15 minutes for this convenient workout.

Originally published in the May 2009 issue of Family Circle magazine.

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