Walking for Fitness
	Walking is a very safe sport because it rarely causes 
injuries.  Running causes injuries frequently because you take 
both feet off the ground at the same time and land with a 
tremendous force that can tear muscles and shatter bones. On 
the other hand, when you walk, you always keep at least one foot 
on the ground and land with minimal foot strike force.  
	If you want to walk to become fit, you need to move fast.  
You should exercise vigorously enough to increase your heart rate 
at least 20 beats a minute higher than when you rest.  That means 
you will be breathing harder and probably perspiring.  There are 
two ways to increase your walking speed.  You can take longer 
steps or you can move your feet at a faster rate.  To lengthen your 
stride, swivel your hips so you reach out further forward with your 
feet.  This will cause you to twist your body from side to side, 
which will tend to make you point your toes inward when your feet 
touch the ground.  When you point your toes in, you lose distance.  
Try to point your toes forward with each step.  
	To move your feet at a faster rate, you have to move your 
arms faster.  Every time you move one leg forward, your arm on 
the same side moves back and the arm on the other side moves 
forward.  Your legs will only move as fast as you can move your 
arms.  Bend your elbows so you can move your arms faster.  The 
fulcrum of your arm-swing is at your shoulder.  The straighter you 
keep your elbows, the longer it takes your arms to swing forward 
and back.  Bending your elbows shortens the swing and helps you 
speed up your pace. 

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