Walking

There are many different styles and types to choose from when it comes to walking shoes. However, it is important to pick wisely and to consider shoes for performance as well as for protection...

Women with high arches walk differently than those who have low arches or no arches at all. This affects the type of shoes that should be worn for best fit and function. Women with high arches...

Arch supports hold your feet in their ideal position for walking and running. They can reduce back problems, improve balance and prevent pronation (rolling inward) and supination (rolling...

Shin splints can easily zap the energy out of a walking routine. This pain in the calves is caused when the muscles that lift the foot and pull it down are at an imbalance. While some shoes are...

Race walking allows walkers to increase speed, burn more calories and decrease potential injuries. Because of the stride, the feet hit the pavement with less impact than running or normal walking....

Getting blisters on your feet can pretty much ruin any walk, run or hike that you may be on. They hurt and only seem to get worse the further you go. Many times, they can leave you stranded...

People who walk for fitness may think that proper technique is simply putting one foot in front of the other. This is not quite true. As with all types of exercise, using proper form improves...

This is mostly a thinking exercise. It is similar to the six tips from part I, but it asks you to apply the instructions while marching in place. Try this exercise after you try the tips. The...

When I prescribe power walking to many beginning exercisers as a way to get started in some form of exercise, many people get the word “walk” confused with “stroll.” Strolling is a leisurely...

Good walking shoes are the staple equipment of any fitness program. Good walking shoes do not have to be expensive, but must be replaced on a regular basis to avoid injury.

One of the easiest and least expensive methods of getting your thirty to forty minutes of exercise six times per week is to walk. The resources are available and ready. With motivation to remove...

This combined exercise and foot soak is designed to relax tired and aching feet. It relieves toe cramps and strengthens weak foot muscles that support the plantar fascia which runs the length of...

When you are wanting to know how far you have walked and don"t want to go to the expense of purchasing a pedometer, there is an easy way to know your distance traveled that is also FREE!...

Walking in snow shoes is like wearing a giant pair of flip-flop sandals. If you keep that in mind you should greatly enjoy this outdoor sport that is also very good aerobic exercise. Here are...

Race walking has been an Olympic event since 1906. On a professional level, race walking is controlled by a set of simple rules that ensure participants are walking rather than running. For the...

For many of us, it seems that there is never enough time in a day. Most of our time is spent going from one activity to another. We try to cut out non-essential parts of our day to make more time....

The success of walking for sport or recreation depends on choosing the right footwear. Because walking exerts stress on your feet, ankles and knees, wearing supportive footwear can prevent injury....

Power walking, also known as speed walking, is a cross between regular walking and jogging. An extreme form of power walking known as race walking involves rigorous rules and requirements during...

Nordic walking is a great way to spice up your regular walking workout. By adding poles to your walk, you'll burn more calories, raise your heart rate and involve more muscles. The transition from...

The right shoes are the most important equipment for any walker. They will protect your feet from injury, cushion your body, and provide stability. Typically, walking shoes should be flexible and...