Powerwalking Technique

If you're just starting out on your fitness need to powerwalk rather than run for this workout. Powerwalking is a bit like walking as if you're late for a very important meeting- only with a little more technique! It places less impact on the joints than running but still puts a good cardiovascular load on the heart, and it works out the upper body.

Observe good technique:

1. Hold your arms at chest level and use them in a natural rhythm- they give you momentum and help you breathe.

2. Always walk heel to toe.

3. Make sure you push off from the back leg.

As you progress, move from powerwalking to 'yomping'- interspersing very fast walking with short bursts of running.