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- Step 1: If needed, begin by performing some light static stretches to loosen up the muscles in your legs and lower back.
- Step 2: Stand with your torso upright in good posture and keep your core tight.
- Step 3: Begin walking as you normally would, focus on landing between your heel and the middle of your foot. Try not to land straight on your heel or flat on your feet.
- Step 4: Be sure to swing your arms back and forth as you walk. Do not just let your arms hang down at your sides when walking.
- Step 5: Complete exercise for the desired amount of time.
Details
walking is a calisthenics, total body, and cardiovascular
exercise
that primarily targets the quads
and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, calves, glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors and shoulders
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walking is a calisthenics, total body, and cardiovascular
exercise
that primarily targets the quads
and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, calves, glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors and shoulders.
Learning proper walking form is easy with the step by step
walking instructions, walking tips,
and the instructional walking technique video on this page.
walking is a exercise for
those with a very easy level of physical fitness and exercise experience.
Watch the walking video, learn how to do the walking,
and then be sure and browse through the walking workouts on our
workout plans page!
Tips
- Be sure to wear comfortable athletic shoes that will decrease soreness on your soles and prevent blisters on your feet.
- Be sure to keep your core tight, back upright, and arm swinging back forth.
- Be sure your stepping forward with your heel landing first and then rolling forward onto your toes as you walk.
- Walk on a soft surface such as a rubber floor or track. Try to avoid walking on concrete or other similar surfaces as this is bad on your knee joints.
Variations
- Power Walking
- Walking on Treadmill
- Running
Types
- Force Type: N/A
- Mechanics Type: Compound
Very enjoyable cardio if you have enough time
Walking is a very comfortable to burn some calories. It's also a nice way to break up your day by taking a walk outside if you have an indoor job. This is a pretty good video on some of the benefits of walking by Elliot Hulse. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKelkKvm49Y
Walking is great! Try mixing it up by walking as fast as you can (without running) and getting your arms involved for extra cardio. It needs to be challenging for it to work :)