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Getting Started:  Walking

Before you start walking, make sure that you know the proper way .  Below are some quick tips to help get you on your way. 

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1.  Begin at a pace that your body can handle.
2.  Research and practice proper breathing techniques.
3.  Maintain a proper walking form. 
4.  Make sure to have proper walking shoes.
5.  Make sure to maintain a proper diet for walking.
6.  Make sure that your body is properly hydrated.
7.  Listen to your body.  Don't over do it! 


*Always consult a licensed physician before starting any diet or exercise program.  

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How to Start Walking 

Learn proper walking form, posture, and technique. Learn how to steadily increase your walking time to build your walking habit.
  • Absolute Beginners: Preparing to Walk
  • Basic Walking Technique
  • Beginner's Walking Schedule
  • Tracking Your Walks
  • Let's Get Walking 4-Week Email Course

Walking Techniques 

Learn the basics of good and bad walking technique.
  • Basic Walking Technique
  • 10 Walking Mistakes to Avoid
  • Short Video: 5 Walking Mistakes
  • Treadmill Walking Mistakes
  • How to Walk Faster

What to Eat and Drink for Walking Energy 

You need fuel to keep moving. While many people walk to lose weight, you won't be able to walk as far or as fast if you don't provide your body the fluids and food energy it needs for good performance.
  • Drinking Guidelines for Walkers
  • Before You Buy Energy Bars and Energy Gels
  • Busting the Myths About Energy Bars and Sports Drinks
  • Trail Mix Recipes
  • Sports Drink Recipes
  • Recovery Drinks or Chocolate Milk?

Workouts 

Vary your walking workouts to improve fitness, speed, and endurance.
  • Weekly Walking Workouts
  • Health Walking Workout
  • Fat Burning Walking Workout
  • Distance Walking Workout
  • Aerobic Walking Workout
  • Anaerobic Threshold Walking Workout
  • Economy Walking Workout
  • High Intensity Intervals Treadmill Workout
  • Jumping Intervals Treadmill Workout
  • Hill Treadmill Workout
  • Dumbbell Treadmill Workout
  • Upper Body Workouts
  • Strength Training

Injuries 

Learn how to prevent and treat the most common walking injuries and problems.
  • Dehydration and Hyponatremia - Drink Right or Else!
  • Blister Prevention - 7 Strategies
  • Heel Pain - Plantar Fasciitis
  • Black Toenail
  • Chafing
  • Shin Splints
  • Treating Sprains, Strains and Bruises
  • Avoiding a Dog Attack
  • Poison Oak, Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac
  • Embarrassing Problems for Walkers

Marathon - Half Marathon - Long Distance Walking 

Entering a challenging distance event such as a 13.1 mile half marathon or a 26.2 mile marathon can motivate you to achieve new endurance goals. But you must take your training seriously and dedicate months to steadily increasing your distance and improving your endurance. Walking these long events can be more grueling than running them. You will need to learn proper hydration, energy snacking, and foot care to prevent blisters.
  • Before You Register for a Marathon
  • Marathon Training Step by Step for Walkers
  • Half Marathon Training Schedule
  • Half Marathon Email Training Course
  • Marathon Email Training Course
  • Ultramarathon Training
  • Long Distance Walking
  • Multi-Day Walks
  • Before You Get a Blister
  • Drinking Recommendations for Distance Walkers and Runners
  • How Not to Train for a Marathon

Walking Logs and Trackers 

Keep track of your walking workouts with online or printed walking logs and trackers, including a Google map pedometer to map and measure any route.
  • Walking Logs and Trackers
  • Google Map Pedometer - Map and Measure Your Walk

Pedometer Walking 

Tracking your walking steps with a pedometer has been shown by research studies to be an excellent motivator for fitness. Find out how to choose and use the best pedometer.
  • Before You Buy a Pedometer
  • Top Picks for Pedometers
  • How to Set Your Pedometer
  • Step Counters Pedometer Walking Program
  • Should You Walk 10,000 Steps per Day?
  • How Many Steps per Day are Enough?
  • How Many Steps per Day for Children?
  • Walk 2000 More Steps per Day for Weight Management
  • 10 Things I Hate About My Pedometer
  • Pedometer Step Equivalents for Other Activities

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