22-12-2004, 05:44 PM
As Joan says it is power or aerobic walking. The advantages are that you can raise your pulse rate significantly but without subjecting your legs to the high impact of running.
The idea is to start of with a slow to brisk walk for around 5 minutes as a warm up and then change to a fast walk. Swinging the arms increases the work rate.....a fast walk of around 20 mins three times a week will do wonders.... though the time must be brought up slowly in level with your fitness.
At no time should you suffer pain, or be short of breath. The ideal situation is to still be able to hold a reasonable level of conversation whilst exercising.
The idea is to start of with a slow to brisk walk for around 5 minutes as a warm up and then change to a fast walk. Swinging the arms increases the work rate.....a fast walk of around 20 mins three times a week will do wonders.... though the time must be brought up slowly in level with your fitness.
At no time should you suffer pain, or be short of breath. The ideal situation is to still be able to hold a reasonable level of conversation whilst exercising.
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