How to Stay Safe While Taking A Power Walk

More and more people are deciding to exercise by taking power walks to improve overall health. Learn how to stay safe while taking a power walk with these tips.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Walking shoes
• Sunscreen/Hat/Sunglasses
• Awareness
• Buddy
• Quiet/safe area
• Mace/pepper spray
• Cell phone

1. 
    
   walking shoes

   The first thing to have prepared are a good pair of sturdy, proper fitting walking shoes. If you're ever in trouble during a power walk, without good fitting shoes, you won't be able to run or get away easily.

2. 
    
   Nutrimetics by Avalla sunscreen

   Safety during a power walk should include wearing a sunscreen with an spf of 30 to protect your skin. Being exposed to the sun is dangerous to the largest organ of the body, so keep the skin safe and always wear a sunscreen before heading out on the power walk. Protect your eyes with sunglasses and a hat.

3. 
    
   walk with a buddy

   Choose a buddy to take power walks with you. It will increase your safety to have someone with you in case of injury or for any needed assistance.

4. 
    
   beach power walk

   Leave the headphones at home during a power walk. Headphones are distracting when the focus should be on staying safe during a power walk.

5. 
    
   school track

   Choose a quiet and safe area to power walk. Some good choices are your neighborhood if it's safe, a park, a school track, the beach or a walking trail.

6. 
    
   carry a cell phone

   Carry a cell phone during a power walk. If you ever get in trouble or have an injury, it will be helpful to be able to call for assistance instead of hoping that someone will come to your rescue.

7. 
    
   carry mace/pepper spray

   Carry a set of keys and mace/pepper spray during a power walk to stay safe. Hopefully they won't be necessary to use but, in the event you find yourself in an unsafe situation, they could be very useful to have with you.

8. 
    
   beware of unleashed pets on a power walk

   Above all, maintain an awareness of your surroundings to stay safe during a power walk. Pay attention to other people, unleashed pets, vehicles and be ready to change your direction or run if anything feels or seems unsafe. Following these tips should help to keep you safe during a power walk.

Tips & Warnings

• Always stretch before and after a power walk
• Drink plenty of water during and after a power walk
• See resource at end on avoiding injury during a power walk
• Avoid heavy traffic areas for safe power walking
• Be careful of unleashed pets during a power walk

Resources

• how to avoid injury during a power walk
• sunscreen recommendation

[crosswised]

on 8/17/2009 Very good advice on staying safe during a power walk! Rated 5*

[jenng]

on 8/16/2009 Great article on How to Stay Safe While Taking A Power Walk 5*

[gahazeleyes]

on 8/15/2009 Good information. Thanks for sharing.

[godfather25]

on 8/15/2009 I agree that headphone are not a good idea. You lose focus. Great article on taking a safe power walk.

[lindastumpf]

on 8/15/2009 EXCELLENT!! BRILLIANT advice, as always!! Keep em' coming Cindy!! Thanks again! :)