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Power Walking Now, once you get to the point where you have been walking comfortably for 30 minutes at a time, at least 4 or 5 days a week, you should upgrade your exercise to Power Walking. This is a more intense form of walking that gets your arms involved too. First, you're going to increase your speed so that you're walking much faster than just a comfortable stroll... say, 4 to 4.5 mph. You're also going to incorporate your arms. Swing them up in front of you, and far back behind you as you're walking. You will burn more calories (400 to 500 per hour) and start to tone more of your body. Remember to stretch. Before you begin Power Walking, you should make sure you stretch. Do a light 5 minute walk first, to warm up your muscles, then perform some basic leg and mid-section stretches. Be sure to stretch your calves, quads, and hamstrings. See the section on stretching for more details. |
