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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.
Exercises
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 – 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…
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Speed Burst – Don’t Blink!
I like to regularly use speed sprint walks to develop faster arms and legs. I keep them fairly short and let it all go. I mix them in with my longer training walks. In this bite-size 16 second video – you will see how my entire body is contributing to Read more…
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Walk with Marty
You see what I see using a Tiny Insta360 GO video camera mounted on my headband.
Dressing Properly
Cold Weather Walking
It is so important to be well hydrated and to dress properly and hydrate when the weather becomes colder. I discuss the importance of proper hydration in the safety posts and provide a couple of good resources for further information. This video discussed my advice for dressing properly when the Read more…