No,
this isn't a new Zombie themed exercise program. This week, The
GymWits talk about walking. Walking is one of the most important
activities in daily life and has many significant health benefits.
There are many instances, however, in which people over inflate the
importance and or effectiveness of walking as part of an exercise
program. In this week's episode, The GymWits ask and attempt to
answer the question of when walking can be considered
exercise.
The
GymWits also discover that at it's highest levels, Power Walking
may be far more impressive than it's name might
suggest.
Topics
discussed
- The
benefits of walking.
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Fitness benefits of walking compared to running.
- When
can walking be "prescribed" as exercise.
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Situations in which walking not enough.
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Strategies to increase walking day to day.
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Proper form when walking.
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Power walking as a sport.