Types of Walking

Add some excitement to your walking routine. Take a look at some of the walking options and experiment with them. You can also mingle walking styles, for example; you may choose to do frequent short, but brisk walks during the week and do longer leisurely walks on the weekends when you might have more time.

Stroll

This includes walking in the garden, countryside, footpath or walking trails at your own leisurely pace. It is your “time out” to relax the body and mind. This excellent anti-stress measure is a wonderful way to unwind.

Barefoot

When you walk barefoot in a park or the garden, you establish a connection with nature. Just like animals and plants, you share the sensation of the warmth, or the chill or the freshness of the revitalizing moisture of the soil. This sensation relaxes the mind, the eyes and your entire being.

Did you know?

The sense of touch of the soles is almost as highly developed as that of the hands?
It improves body awareness which is an important aspect of every relaxation technique.

Slopes

Walking up slopes increases the workload and energy costs. To increase the intensity of slope climbing, choose slopes that are steep. But remember to progress gradually, and plan your route so that the inclines are challenging and at the same time, manageable.

Power walking

The objective of power walking is to walk at such a fast pace that it would be actually easier to break into a run. This way you not only burn more calories, but also increase muscle strength and power.

A serious power walk can burn as many calories as a run. How? When you walk quickly, it is difficult to keep from breaking into a run; your muscles have to work extra hard to maintain a walking stride. The effort of holding back accelerates calories burned

Stretch

Don’t forget to stretch the muscles you’ve worked at the end of your walking session.

Calf stretch

Taking a giant step forward with the right foot, right leg bent, left leg straight, keep both feet pointing forward and left heel touching the ground. Hold for 10 seconds and then change sides.

Quadriceps stretch

Stand tall; grasp right foot with right hand. Bring your foot toward buttocks, keeping knees together. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat with the other leg.

Hamstring stretch

Slowly raise one leg and rest it on an elevated platform, such as a park bench or ledge. Keeping your hips square, bend at your waist and lower your trunk forward. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat with the other leg.

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