Make your walk a work out
Article Abstract:
Walking is a very good form of aerobic exercise that can be easily incorporated into the day's routine. Issues concerning techniques to turn walking into a work-out are presented, with reference to posture, speeding up one's steps, using one's arms, and rolling one's foot from heel to toe.
Publication Name: Walking
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1079-705X
Year: 2000
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Training guide: walking do's and don'ts
Article Abstract:
Walking is one of the most healthy and less strenous physical fitness activities. Several techniques to properly pursue the activity without the risk of injury are discussed.
Publication Name: Walking
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1079-705X
Year: 1996
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"Help, I've been mistaken for a duck..." and other fitness challenges
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One of the most common questions asked is about how long one should engage in physical activity when starting a fitness walking program. The recommended amount of time is an average 30 minutes of walking daily. Another issue is how fast should one walk to lose calories. The speed of one's walk will determine the number of calories per hour burned.
Publication Name: Walking
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1079-705X
Year: 1998
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