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All you need for your walking workout
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items Walking has so many benefits. If it's the only exercise you do, it will be (almost) enough - should still try to get some strength training in. The items on this list will elevate you daily walk.
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Elevated Walk
Tops
Bottoms
Bras
Shoes & Socks
Elevated Walk
Get the most out of your walk with a weighted vest - hello bone density, trekking poles - help with posture and keep your hands from swelling, and a day pack with water because who wants to carry around a water bottle.
Great starter vest as you can add weight as you become more strong. Start slow and low to prevent injury.
Weighted Vests| Zelus Fitness| Adjustable Strength Training
Light weight and portable. These help me with posture, alignment, and prevent my fingers from turning into sausages. I used these on my Camino Santiago walk and almost every walk since!
Black Diamond Distance Z Trekking Poles - Pair
Perfect day pack with option to add a water bladder.
Osprey Daylite Plus Pack | REI Co-op
1.5 liters, has channels in the bottom to evenly distribute weight.
Osprey Reservoirs | REI Co-op
Tops
Cute, comfortable, moisture wicking. What else can you ask for?
Moisture Wicking Shirts Womens
Bottoms
Forget lulu. Prana is my pant of choice - they have great shorts, pants, and capris
Best shorts for walking in warm weather - perfect length, can wear a couple times before washing and back pocket holds cell phone.
prAna Women's Shorts | REI Co-op
Great for walks or hikes where you need to protect your legs. Not super warm but good for the fall transition.
Prana Hiking Pants: Evergreen
Bras
I have a D cup and I've also breastfed 2 babies. My tatas need all the help they can get!
This is my favorite bra. I'm a D cup, breastfed 2 kids, and in perimenopause. I need all the help I can get. This is supportive and still comfortable. It also goes well under dresses/tops with low backs.
Answer Underwire Sports Bra
Shoes & Socks
Keep walking and keep your feet happy. I figured out the best shoes, socks, and trekking poles after walking 150 miles in Europe
The best shoe for plantar fasciitis - and I've tried a lot of them! Walked 150 miles in Hokas and will never do it again. Have about 50 miles on these puppies and haven't had any pain!!
ATOM 2 Women's Athletic Sneaker
Wearing these when I'm at home. Now I can cook, clean, and stand for long periods on my hard floors without any pain. Perfect for sufferers of plantar fasciitis.
MOMENT Women's Slide Sandal
Wore these socks on a 150-mile walk through Europe and didn't get a single blister. Crew is good for trails - dirt & rocks don't get it, ankle is cuter. Purple/orange is my favorite color (and I usually prefer black everything!)
Balega Blister Resist Quarter Socks | REI Co-op
Great for longer walks/runs. Has a wide toe-bed and cute colors. Not super supportive for plantar fasciitis but good for the rotation.
Altra Women's Footwear | REI Co-op
Great ankle sock to wear with your Kurus. They even have right and left designation - now I just need to learn right from left ;)
SPARC 2.0 Ankle Sock