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Distance Walking: Running | Speed | Directions Walking | Nordic Walking Distance

Distance Walking

Speed walking is a form of walking which is known to provide similar cardiovascular workout benefits as one may derive form running. In fact many people prefer speed walking or distance walking to distance running as one may get a good workout without any wear and tear on the muscles and joints that running or jogging tend to cause as walking is a low impact form of cardiovascular exercise. Speed walking is a good form of exercise for people of any age and can easily be fitted into ones daily exercise routine even if the person leads a fairly sedentary life and has not had much of a cardiovascular exercise workout in the past.  In distance walking the person is known to walk over longer distances and for considerably longer periods of time. One of the important points to remember before taking up  distance walking is to warm up the body sufficiently which involves stretching and also  starting out slowly  so as to avoid any wear or tear or strain on the muscles. One should warm up by doing several sides bends or should lean down towards the ground as they are slowly counting to ten. These exercises should be repeated several times till one is well warmed up. Since distance walking requires one to walk for a considerably longer periods of time , one should also consult their doctor who will  check their age, medical record and other such factors and then conclude if distance walking is suitable for the individual or not . The same is applicable for speed walking as well. In case of distance walking before one goes off on a new route it is essential to ensure that they have accurate directions in the form of a map for the route to be taken so that they can concentrate on the walk and not get worried about getting lost. In speed walking one should take the first few steps as they would while walking normally and hence relax their shoulders, breathe deeply and swing their arms. Then gradually they should lengthen their normal stride by stretching their legs until the steps are longer and more distance is being covered with each step. This in turn will bring the body loser to the ground and will thus increase ones walking speed. Another form of distance walking is nordic walking wherein one may use nordic walking poles which requires coordinated movements for stability and balance, varied cardiovascular efforts, visual acuity, agility, strength and endurance.

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