Power Walking
It is an exercise that consists of walking at a brisk pace while swinging your arms, tightening your abdomen, and stepping first with the heel and then with the toes. It is faster than regular walking, but slower than running. Unlike running, in this exercise you must always remain at least one foot in contact with the ground, which is why it is also considered a low-impact exercise and therefore puts less pressure on the joints compared to running.
This exercise takes a basic movement such as walking to a higher intensity level. Practicing it for just a few minutes a day can already produce results. In this regard, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends doing moderate aerobic physical activity for at least 150 minutes a week, or 75 if it is intensive exercise.
To know if you are doing power walking correctly, you just need to check your heart rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for moderate-intensity aerobic activity, your heart rate should be between 64 and 76% of your maximum heart rate and an average speed of 6.4 to 8 km/h is normally achieved.
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