Taking Walk To The Next Level:Power Walk!
Power walking is a supreme aerobic conditioning activity that has calorie burning and weight-loss potential quite similar to a running program. Yet, power walking is much easier on the body because the impact and wear and tear on joints is much less.
Power walking is faster in pace and therefore, helps burn 11\2 to 2 times more calories than regular-paced walking. It also helps tone muscles of the buttocks, thighs, hips, shoulders, upper back and abs, giving a sleeker shape to the body.
Given here is a head-to-toe checklist that you must review before walking and every 10 minutes or so while you walk to lower your risk of injury and gain more benefits.
• Head: Keep your head centered between your shoulders and focus your eyes straight ahead. Keep your chin up, as your head and neck float above your shoulders in a relaxed manner.
• Shoulders: Your shoulders should not creep up towards your ears or round forwards. Let them remain back and down.
•Chest: Your chest should be naturally lifted.
• Arms: Keep your arms bent at slightly less than 90 degrees and swing them back and forth. Also, remember that in power walking, your arms propel your body forward, and therefore, your feet should follow our arms.
• Hands: Keep your hands loosely folded.
• Buttocks: move your buttocks in an exaggerated wiggle as you stride in a quick and linear fashion. Your hips should impel you to move forward at a fast pace.
• Thighs: Keep your stride normal or slightly shorter than normal and take more steps per minute.
• Feet: Land on your heel first and roll through the foot before pushing it off firmly and vigorously. Your feet should match the tempo of your arm swing. You can get a good toe-lift by using your ankles.
• Breathing and heart rate: Try to keep your breathing regular and steady, though it will tend to become deep and strong. Focus on staying relaxed to keep your heart from pounding.
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