All about the 150-second walking workout to burn calories

Here’s what it entails

*March-past — for core and posture stabilisation — for 30 seconds.
*Do jacks for 30 seconds. It can help improve blood circulation
*Do high knees for 30 seconds to activate your hip flexors
*Do butt kicks for 30 seconds to activate your glutes and hamstrings
*Do opposite toe touches for 30 seconds to increase your coordination and balance

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Repeat each exercise for 10 rounds. “You can burn calories easily,” said Subburaj in an Instagram post.

 

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Is this routine effective?

Such micro-workouts reflect an emerging consciousness about the importance of movement. “It’s a good start to motivate more people into being active, but do understand that short movements cannot fully replace complete workout programs,” said Dr Rajaram M, chief physiotherapist, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru.

For exercise to be effective, continuous physical activity that challenges the body through increased strength, endurance, and overall fitness needs to occur. “It is critical to ask how effective this exercise approach can be even though it is so simple and time-saving,” added Dr Rajaram.

To achieve long-term health goals such as physical fitness, striking a balance is necessary. According to Dr Rajaram, little actions like these can be helpful if included daily but they need to be complemented with lengthier structured workouts that engage the body better for one to lead a healthy life.