Briskly Walking
Step by step
How to perform
- Start walking at a comfortable pace to warm up, ensuring that you're swinging your arms naturally and maintaining good posture.
- After a few minutes, increase your speed to a brisk pace where your heart rate increases and you find it slightly difficult to hold a conversation.
- Keep your strides short and quick, landing on your heel and rolling forward onto your toes for the most efficient movement.
- Maintain this brisk pace for at least 30 minutes, then gradually slow down to a normal pace to cool down before stopping.
Overview
About this exercise
Briskly walking is a low-impact exercise that offers numerous health benefits such as improved cardiovascular health, enhanced mood, and weight management. It is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, including beginners and those with certain health conditions. Individuals may choose to incorporate brisk walking into their fitness routine as it is a convenient, cost-free activity that can be performed at any time and place, and it helps in maintaining overall wellness.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Invest in a good pair of walking shoes that provide proper arch support, a firm heel, and thick flexible soles to cushion your feet and absorb shock. Wearing inappropriate shoes can lead to discomfort and injuries.
Just like any other exercise, it is important to warm up before you start briskly walking and cool down afterwards. Start with a gentle walk and slowly increase your pace. After your walk, spend some time stretching to cool down. This will help prevent muscle stiffness and soreness.