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Jul 7, 2022 · Speed walking is an excellent form of exercise with many benefits. It helps increase your heart rate to boost cardiovascular fitness and may ward off bone loss. Learning to properly perform speed walking can prevent potential strains and injuries, especially if you are new to this form of exercise.
- Wendy Bumgardner
- Torso. When you racewalk, you should stand tall, with your torso upright, using good posture. You want to avoid leaning too far forward or too far backward with your torso, as this can compromise your power and stride efficiency.
- Head and Neck. Your head should be in a neutral position, with your neck relaxed. There should be no tension in your neck or jaw. Keep your gaze forward, with your eyes focusing about 15 meters in front of your body.
- Shoulders. Your shoulders should be relaxed and down, away from your ears, and in a neutral position so that there is no tension heading up into your neck or down into your back and spine.
- Arms. The arm position for racewalking is more similar to that of running rather than walking. With regular walking or even speed walking, the arms are fairly straight, with more of a subtle bend in the elbows.
May 6, 2021 · Race walking is a type of speed walking that balances the physical activities of running and walking. Race walking has many of the same benefits as running, but it is lower impact. This makes race walking less stressful on the knees, feet, and hips. [1] .
Dec 13, 2019 · 6 Speed Walking Tips to Help You Burn as Many Calories as You Would Running Reap the weight loss benefits of cardio with a faster walking pace. By Alisa Bowman Updated: Dec 13, 2019
