"As soon as leg muscles start to demand more oxygen, your body, mind and spirit improve instantly!"
Leslie talks about the proper way to fitness walk and the amount of time it should take you to complete 1 mile before increasing to 2 miles:
"Here’s my most important tip for walkers. It’s not the foot strike. It’s not the arm swing. It’s the “belly-button-to-spine” action that will make the walk more effective, protect your back, and get your abs in on the action. I call it a “tummy tuck.” Draw the belly button toward the spine. That deep layer of muscle is key to supporting your back. It stabilizes the middle of the body so that the legs can move with much more power."
"A beginner should first shoot to complete 1 mile in about 18 minutes. You should be able to get to that goal quickly in just a few weeks of consistent walking. Then, extend to 2 miles of walking, no matter how long it takes, and finally get to 2 miles in 30 minutes. That is a strong walking pace that will reward you with good general fitness."
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Great article, thanks for sharing! I'll have to remember to focus more on the "tummy tuck" from now on. :D
ReplyDeleteI'm happy that you enjoyed the article. I have to keep reminding my self to keep tucking my tummy in. I get listening to my music or paying attention to something that I pass and I forget all about it. lol :) Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
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