8 Tips for Winter Walking and Running

It’s the middle of winter and if you live somewhere with a “real” winter (ie: NOT Florida) it’s probably cold outside. It’s normal to want to hibernate when the temps drop, but you don’t have to let the weather ruin your walking or running program.
In fact, walking or running outside in the winter can be [...]

How Anyone Can Train for a Walking Marathon

A marathon sounds intimidating, but that only makes the possibility of completing one all the more attractive, and impressive. You don't have to be an athlete to train for, and complete, a marathon. You can even be overweight, out-of-shape, and an all-around couch potato. All you need is determination and the will to stick to [...]

Walking for Fitness

Have you always wanted to be as fit as an athlete
but did not know how?
Here are some great tips on walking fitness
that will really help you!

 
Do you ever wish that you could get in better shape, tone those muscles, lose some weight and achieve better health?
Fitness walking is an excellent way to do this; [...]

What do you think of walking for fitness?

Lots of people walk for fitness – brisk cardiovascular walks. Do you think you need to do anything else to stay fit and strong and confident? I think walking rocks.

CROSSTRAINING FOR WALKERS

Crosstraining (participating in any fitness activity other than your primary sport) is more important and beneficial than many walkers realize. Cross training is used to improve your fitness level and stay active without over using walking muscles.
Using a different activity can help strengthen muscles not used by walking. The result is better walking workouts and [...]

TIPS FOR WALKING FASTER

1. Use good posture. Walk tall, look forward, (not at the ground) gazing about 20 feet ahead. Your chin should be level and your head up.
2. Keep your chest raised, and shoulders relaxed (shoulders down, back and relaxed).

3. Bend your arms in slightly less than a 90 degree angle. Cup your hands gently. Swing arms [...]

How to Walk Fast

Now many people walk fast to keep their health, so here are some tips on power-walking.
 
STEPS

Choose a pair of good shoes. It can protect your feet and make it feel much more comfortable.
Find a nice place. It is very important to find a flat ground for walk or you will get tired easily. If you [...]

Robotic Treadmill Helps Once-Paralyzed Woman Walk again

Up and about: Jeannette Sykes was told she would never walk again – but astonished doctors by taking steps in just four weeks

A woman who broke her neck in a trampoline accident has issued a warning to others about the equipment.
With summer fast approaching and the number of home trampolines soaring, Jeanette Sykes urged children [...]

Slow Down… Speed Limit is 3 MPH!

In ChangSha, China, there is one street where the speed limit is marked as 5 km, which is about 3 mph.
The locals did a test, if the driving speed is 3 mph, you’re going about 1.39 meter per second, which is close to an adult’s normal walking speed.

So be careful walking there as you might [...]

The Boy With 5 Pairs of Legs

With five pairs of legs, I feel 10 feet tall! The boy, 7, who doesn't let a double amputation hold him back
By Daily Mail Reporter
 
He has short ones for sitting and climbing and long fancy ones for when he wants to run really, really fast.
Cody McCasland was born without a working set of legs [...]

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