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Tina Vindum's Step-by-Step to Dynamic Walking
Posted by Tina Vindum on March 8, 2007 - 4:22pm.
  • Mix it up! Your body is smart. It adapts to exercise very easily. To keep your body from going on autopilot you must change the way you exercise one day a week. For even better results, add intervals--going hard for one minute and easy for two minutes--to push your body out of its normal equilibrium.
    Tip:     Find hills and steps so that you can push your intensity on the way up and recover on the return trip. Or, use the local track to sprint the straights and jog or walk the turns.
  • Do the heel-toe roll. Your heel meets the ground first, then roll through your entire foot to your toes, allowing your toes to propel you forward. Tip: Imagine your feet are like tires rolling over the terrain.
  • Look ahead. Focus your eyes at least 10 to 15 feet ahead to allow your brain to record the terrain you will encounter. Looking out ahead (rather than at your feet) allows you to build control, speed and confidence.
    Tip:     You wouldn't drive down the road focused on the hood ornament--you'd crash! The same holds true for walking and running; if you look at your feet you'll be timid and stiff.

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<em>Statuesqueone</em>'s picture
How to warm up
by Statuesqueone on April 25, 2007 - 3:25pm
Not sure the best way to warm up for walking. I always thought that slower walking was a good warm up but maybe there are better warm ups? Would have been nice if Tina would have included some suggestions.
<em>Vicki_R</em>'s picture
hope this helps
by Vicki_R on April 26, 2007 - 1:17pm

http://www.tourismvictoria.com/Content/EN/297.asp

I agree!! Here is a site that will help you so you can hit the ground walking!! Hope it helps. 


<em>viva_nova</em>'s picture
Thank you.
by viva_nova on April 26, 2007 - 5:47pm
Love the tips, and I'm glad Lime offers a great system of keeping track of our walking! I think more people should get involved though!
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I agree
by Vicki_R on April 27, 2007 - 11:52am
It's amazing to see how many miles you have clocked.  It makes you feel like you have accomplished something.  I agree, LIME is doing a great job.  Glad we have the site.  Really nice to read some of the testimonials as well. Check them out or post one yourself.

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Warm up by walking
by Statuesqueone on April 27, 2007 - 8:01pm
Hey VickiR, I checked out your link and it appears that walking for five minutes at a slow pace is the best way to warm up. Thanks for finding that for me. It also said that I should stretch but I don't really like the idea of stopping after five minutes to stretch so think I will save the stretching til the end of my walk.
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how is it going?
by Vicki_R on June 18, 2007 - 6:35pm
How has the walking been going? I was in NYC and clocked something like 12,000 steps on Saturday my niece advised me.  She was monitoring the walking for us.  It felt great and I didn't feel it, must have been all that shopping that helped.

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