How to maximize your walking exercise routine
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- Chris Freytag , Fitness Expert, Prevention Magazine
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Chris Freytag
Fitness Expert, Prevention Magazine
Walking is great exercise, if you do it correctly. Chris Freytag of Prevention Magazine demonstrates how to get maximum benefit from a walking workout.
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How to maximize your walking exercise routine
Chris's tips for walking for exercise:- Take your shoulders up, back and down away from your ears.
- Make your spine long.
- Pump your arms back and forth keeping them close to your side.
- Take a natural stride.
- Make sure you walk heel to toe.
- Push off on your back foot as you walk.
- It’s important to get aerobic, with oxygen.
- Breathe through your mouth with your jaw slightly dropped.
- Your walking workout will burn body fat and calories when you get aerobic, break a small sweat and are at a good pace.
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