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Keep a ‘Level Head’ for a Better Walk
Sometimes doing less is doing more. Instead of moving your head all over the place, keep it nice and steady. One of my favorite aspects of any type of walking including fast power and race walking is that unlike running you head does not have to bob up and down Read more…
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Shin Strengthening Exercise for Walkers
We walkers use our shins a lot. This is one of my favorite exercises to strengthen my shins. It works for me in moderation but always use caution when you are trying a new exercise. If you are not sure if you should do it check with your medical specialist.
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Heel to Toe… in Slow-Mo!
Proper heel to toe motion offers you so many advantages in any style of walking. It takes a while to learn but in my estimation Here are tips & techniques..
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Review – A Top Walking, Running Shoe for 2020.
A very comfortable and surprisingly affordable walking – running – training – racing shoe for 2020. I use it for leisure walking, power walking, race walking and runnning. It makes a great training shoe and if you are a beginning or intermediate 5k or 10k runner you can race in Read more…
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7 Ways Walking Can Transform Your Life
Walking can be trans-formative. Here are real examples of how walking can change your life… Health – walking is one of the most healthy exercises. You use more muscles walking than running. Walking is also lower impact than running and over all walkers incur a lower percentage of serious injuries. Read more…
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Review – Asics Gel Contend 4 at 1,107 Miles
This is an honest video action review of The Asics Gel Contend 4 at 1,107 miles over 5 1/2 months (168 days). They have many more miles left in them. I have enjoyed them for leisure walking, power walking, race walking, Nordic Style pole walking, running, training and races from Read more…
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Hip Power – the Secret Sauce to Efficiency, Speed & Fun!
If you use your hips properly you will reduce the stress on your legs. Hips are powerful and with the proper training and rotation the can generate extraordinary power. In this section we discuss tips and techniques that can help you use your his to the fullest.
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10 Tips for a Better Walk
Planning is paramount to success. Here are 10 things I do before a training walk or a race: Drink plenty of water. It is important to be well hydrated. I like to drink water at least 30 minutes before walking. It takes a while for water to distribute in your Read more…