{"id":795,"date":"2026-05-24T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drouki.com\/?p=795"},"modified":"2026-05-24T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T11:00:00","slug":"burn-more-calories-while-walking-with-these-3-trainer-recommended-arm-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drouki.com\/?p=795","title":{"rendered":"Burn more calories while walking with these 3 trainer-recommended arm exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"elk-9ede62e7-edb5-4743-90cc-1cc0dd159cca\">One of the most effective yet often overlooked strategies for weight loss is simply walking more often or further.<\/p>\n<p>NASM-certified personal trainer Peter Conroy has other ideas. The founders of The Difference App suggest adding different arm exercises to your walks to make them more effective.<\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-9ede62e7-edb5-4743-90cc-1cc0dd159cca-2\">\u201cAdding exercise to walking adds a new dimension that is both rewarding and fun,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel=\"\" data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;whitenStickyLogo&quot;:false,&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;pDbGjGJS&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;KVfDiUDl&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_KVfDiUDl_pDbGjGJS_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;KVfDiUDl&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_KVfDiUDl_pDbGjGJS_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;9KbPLrT+TRWbnkTnK6AhcPX6ZLpePRyCvjQtXxw+SyspCJ4V&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:false,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-mobile\"\/><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest videos from<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-[#333]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-[#333]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-normal&#10;        \"><\/p>\n<p>            you may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;These exercises can also help you reach your weight goal faster, if you have one.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Adding dumbbells, wrist, or ankle weights isn&#8217;t mandatory, but it will make walking and these exercises even more difficult, strengthening your muscles and further increasing your calorie burn.<\/p>\n<p>Conroy recommends a base number of repetitions of 10. But as you get stronger, he suggests gradually increasing the number of repetitions in each set from 10 to 20 or even 30.<\/p>\n<p>He recommends three sets during your walk, but feel free to reduce or increase the number of sets depending on the length of your walk.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-na5AgCmL8sCyCpbryTDwKQ\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-na5AgCmL8sCyCpbryTDwKQ slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Start your week with actionable workout ideas, health tips, and health advice delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Try these arm exercises while you&#8217;re out for a walk.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1-arm-circle\"><span>1. 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Aim to move your arms 360 degrees to rotate your shoulders as much as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Allow your arms to move naturally during rest periods, changing direction between sets and repeating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"elk-ea9b41e5-aae1-4065-be25-71336e061698\">&#8220;This is bodyweight training, which means you can use your own physique to provide resistance without the use of additional equipment,&#8221; says Conroy.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;However, if you want an extra challenge, you can also hold light 1- to 5-pound dumbbells in your hands or wear weighted cuffs on your wrists.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-2-alternating-overhead-reach\"><span>2. 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thigh.<\/li>\n<li>Alternate until the set is complete.<\/li>\n<li>Move your arms naturally during your breaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"elk-eb3bbb95-52de-4967-983b-f9fba240cb98\">Not only is this an effective bodyweight workout, Conroy says, but it&#8217;s also a great dynamic stretch if you hold the tops of your hands for two to three seconds.<\/p>\n<p>As with the previous exercise, you can increase the difficulty by holding dumbbells or wrist weights.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When you perform this exercise while stationary, your raised hands move further above your head, causing your hips to bend further,&#8221; says Conroy.<\/p>\n<p>He added that if you do this exercise on the go, you&#8217;re likely to have a reduced range of motion because it feels more natural to have a smaller reach.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Watch your balance as it&#8217;s a little difficult to time it to match your stride,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-3-arm-clap-or-swing\"><span>3. 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alternating which arm goes up and which goes down.<\/li>\n<li>Move your arms naturally during the break and repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"elk-d1ec2e1f-351f-459b-b7e1-0657503dc858\">&#8220;This exercise is often done as a warm-up, but it&#8217;s just as effective during a walk. You can time each swing to a rhythm.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-person-na5AgCmL8sCyCpbryTDwKQ-z6tIOl4Isc2V9ehyb9qdWQa3OA4XgpQv\" class=\"slice-container person-wrapper person-na5AgCmL8sCyCpbryTDwKQ-z6tIOl4Isc2V9ehyb9qdWQa3OA4XgpQv slice-container-person\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator person--strapline\"><span class=\"person__strapline\">About our experts<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"person__heading\"><span class=\"person__strapline-inline\">About our experts<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"person__name-socials\"><span class=\"person__name\">peter conroy<\/span><\/p>\n<nav class=\"button-social-group person__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- person__social-buttons\">\n<p>Social link navigation<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"button-social__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon_linkedin\" height=\"1.5em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" fill=\"#2962ff\" r=\"12\"\/><path fill=\"#FFF\" d=\"M4.98 3.5C4.98 4.881 3.87 6 2.5 6S.02 4.881.02 3.5C.02 2.12 1.13 1 2.5 1s2.48 1.12 2.48 2.5zM5 8H0v16h5V8zm7.982 0H8.014v16h4.968v-8.398c0-4.67 6.029-5.053 6.029 0V24H24V13.869c0-7.88-8.922-7.593-11.018-3.714V8z\" transform=\"scale(.65) translate(7,4)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"button-social__icon button-social__icon-website\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-website\" viewbox=\"0 0 1000 1000\"><path d=\"M1000 500A501 501 0 0 0 503 0h-6A501 501 0 0 0 0 500c0 275 223 499 498 500h4a501 501 0 0 0 498-500zM529 936V765h133c-31 90-79 154-133 171zM337 765h134v171c-54-17-101-81-134-171zM61 539h176a899 899 0 0 0 22 167H110a439 439 0 0 1-49-166zM471 64v191H331c31-101 82-173 140-191zm199 191H529V64c58 18 109 90 140 191zm270 226H763c-1-59-7-115-18-167h155a438 438 0 0 1 40 167zm-235 0H529V314h156a857 857 0 0 1 19 167zM471 314v167H296a859 859 0 0 1 19-167h156zM237 481H60a438 438 0 0 1 41-167h154a921 921 0 0 0-18 167zm59 58h175v167H320a837 837 0 0 1-24-166zm233 167V539h175a831 831 0 0 1-24 167H529zm234-166h176a436 436 0 0 1-49 166H741a893 893 0 0 0 22-166zm104-285H731c-20-68-47-126-81-169a443 443 0 0 1 217 169zM350 86c-33 43-61 101-81 169H133A443 443 0 0 1 350 86zM148 765h127c20 59 45 110 75 150a442 442 0 0 1-202-150zm502 150c30-39 56-91 75-150h127a442 442 0 0 1-202 150z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"person__role\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"person__bio\">\n<p>Peter Conroy is the founder and CEO of The Difference, a weight management technology designed to be predictive, intuitive, and affordable. <\/p>\n<p>He holds a certificate in personal training from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has over 10 years of experience in health advocacy and awareness. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>#Burn #calories #walking #trainerrecommended #arm #exercises<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most effective yet often overlooked strategies for weight loss is simply walking more often or further. NASM-certified personal trainer Peter Conroy has other ideas. 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