Pedometer Steps is an exercise style which is flexible enough to integrate into your life rather than add it on as an extra. Small hand weights fit in very well as they are suitable to carry while walking, holding one in each hand and bending your arm at the elbow, swinging the opposing leg and arm. Try them out first to see that they’re comfortable but it should be no problem since you are walking short distances. This would introduce light weights into your pedometer steps program and increase the exercise benefit of walking for weight loss.
Weight training has been of most benefit after the initial walking phase for me. Like most things the two together is much better than one alone on an ongoing basis but starting usually requires a step at a time (excuse the pun). I also found that some small problems when I started walking directly benefit from weights or specific exercises.
So if, for example, stepping up strains something then building the appropriate muscle will solve that very quickly.
My suggestions:
1. Use small weights when walking to build your upper body muscles.
2. Write down the niggles or worries that may affect your future walking, pedometer steps or weight training.
The purpose of this last is to work through and resolve the issues which might stop you progressing.
If you wish you may use this blog to record your progress. Simply record your issues and progress in the comment section.
