Fitness Walking

Becoming a fitness walker can be fun. Here's how to do it The greatest number of walkers walk just to walk, suggests Mark Fenton, editor-at-large for Walking magazine. "They like being outdoors," he says. "They like getting some exercise and improving their health. At the other end of the scale are racewalkers, those hip-swinging, elbow-pumping, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. Click here to like this post. Unlike

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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