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" Walking is a proven way to trim extra inches and tone your physique. But after doing the same walking routine for months, it&amp;#039;s natural to hit a plateau and stop seeing results. The key to getting over the hump: &amp;quot;All you need to do is change how you walk,&amp;quot; says Annie Glussman, a personal trainer at The Sports Club/LA in New York City.  5 easy tips for mixing things up and jumpstarting fat and calorie burn:   1. Pump your arms.   Swinging your arms in time with your stride is one of the best ways to increase the intensity of your workout without using any equipment. In fact, it can help you burn 10 percent more calories during your walk.  2. Take to the hills.   Walking on an incline is a great way to change up your routine without adding more time or distance to your workout. You&amp;#039;ll engage more and different muscles than you use while walking on a flat surface\u2014and the more muscles you work, the more calories you burn.  3. Veer off your beaten path.   Take a break from the sidewalk and head to the beach or a forest trail. Walking on sand and dirt works your legs harder because it takes more energy to propel your body weight forward on a softer surface. And navigating over rocks and tree roots requires balance, which engages your core muscles for flatter, firmer abs.  4. Add weight.   But not in the form of dumbbells or ankle weights\u2014these can throw off your posture and cause injury. Your best bet is to slip into a weighted vest like the WalkVest (available at walkvest.com). It distributes added weight evenly across your torso so it won&amp;#039;t upset your balance. And of course, the extra pounds will up your calorie burn.  5. Try Nordic walking   Similar to cross-country skiing, but on dry land, Nordic walking involves walking with two poles (one in either hand) that you plant on the ground as you stride. The technique engages your upper body more than swinging your arms alone, providing an even better aerobic workout. You can purchase a pair of Nordic walking poles by FITTREK for $59.95 at fittrek.com. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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