We believe that most of you are not fans of starvation and sweating in the gym or fitness center. Do not worry, there is a way to lose weight without doing that! The warm weather is perfect for power walks!
Why is it good?
– Regular power walks can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, strengthen the bones, improve metabolism and circulation.
– The time spent doing this physical activity will relieve tension and anxiety, so it’s great as anti-stress treatment.
– Besides being healthier, you can lose about half a kg of body weight in 10 days.
– Unlike jogging, power walking has no risk of overloading the joints or injuries
– Ideal for of all of you who sit a lot at work and don’t have physical activity.
Technique
The number of steps a day, in order to achieve visible results and effects to your health and body weight is 10 000 steps. That accounts for about 1 hour of power walking a day or about 7.5 km.
Of course, you don’t have to do this at once, but you can do few shorter power walks a day.
If you want your power walk to become a form of recreational sport it has to meet certain criteria.
– Move faster than the everyday walking with smaller steps.
– The whole body is completely straight and the hands are active.
– The upper body is straight, the back is relaxed, and the look is focused ahead.
– The palms are relaxed and closed.
– The foot on which you rely, while on the ground must be straight until immediately prior to separation from the ground.
-The breath is deep, in line with your walking rhythm.
– And most importantly – one foot must always be in contact with the ground, because if it’s not, then you are jogging.
Before training
– The last meal before the power walk should be an hour earlier. Do not do this activity with full stomach. If you are very hungry, eat wholegrain energy bars or a banana.
– Just before the walk, it is necessary to have a good stretch and warm up to avoid muscle injuries – especially if you’re a beginner!
– Start with a slow walk, which should take 10 min and then slowly accelerate.
If you breathe faster, but you can still say a normal sentence – you achieved the perfect pace.
Equipment
The clothes and footwear must be adapted to this activity.
You need to wear running trainers – as comfortable as possible and good support for the joints. Preferably, you can chose natural materials so that your legs won’t sweat.
There are no rules for clothing – it is important to be made of cotton and to be comfortable.
Always carry a bottle of water. A good trick is to take two bottles of water that can serve as weights. This way you increase the effort and the number of calories burned.
Note:
It is best to gradually enter into the routine of power walking. If you do it abruptly you may cause muscle fatigue. Follow the reaction of your body on a given pace and gently accelerate depending on your condition.