Sat 7 Aug 2010
Tips on Speed Walking
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During the past week, I have been speed walking hills, instead of the usual morning jog. The first difference I noticed was that while I did not sweat nearly as much as running, my heart rate soars out of control! To give you an idea of the difference, my jogs take my heart rate to a max of 130, whereas the walks were measuring in between 150 and 160!
It is amazing how easy it is to believe you are well conditioned in all areas of fitness, and then do something your body is not quite used to, just to see where your weaknesses lie training. I walk all of the time, but never up a hill, at over 4 miles / straight per / hour for 30 minutes!
Not to mention how tired it made me. You know that feeling after a day long hike? That is how I felt after my first workout walking speed. Considering I walked for less time than my usual runs (and they do not tire me at all!) I think these walks should be a part of my regular fitness rotation.
Here are some speed walking tips:
1st Concentrate movement from the core.
Keep your back straight, your abs tight and imagine your legs and arm are being propelled by your midsection. This means that every movement is very intentional. Your body is moving like a machine. When the left leg is out the right arm is out and vice versa. It is important to keep this form for the most effective workout possible, core strengthening, and injury prevention.
Diabetes program includes some specific self-treatments such as good diet and appropriate, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight and medication. When it comes to good food and there is not a proposal, all food that is not boring, take your interest, it is, rather, this means more fruits, vegetables and grains that should eat and Food high concrete means less fat and calories. Avoid sweets and animal products without limitation. The main part of diabetes treatment should be with you, even in this difficult task, this program would otherwise be difficult enough. Check any dietitian about diet and try and set time each day to maintain the same level, depending on your diet.




