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It is my intention to go for that ‘va va voom sea air fix’ first thing this morning, having read all about how to make money online through popping a pill which ‘mimics being skinny and living longer!’ I am not convinced that ‘popping a pill’ will give me that same ‘va va voom zest’ that you only get when your feeling rested and kicking!

Let’s face it the osteopathic society constantly hand out newsletters that confirm walking is good for low back pain and the good news is, after much debate over how many working days are lost through LBP read Make osteopathy available on NHS’

So back to the Zest Recipe to start your day or indeed help you to unwind at the end of your day!

Powerwalking

Powerwalking is somewhere between walking and “Speed” – walking. It can be used as a means of building up to jogging or running, or continued as a means to keeping fit and reducing fat.

Fitting it in

Firstly decide on a mix of frequency, intensity, time and type that you can realistically fit into your “Power-walking” week. If you are a beginner or had a long lay off, do not power walk more than three times a week to begin with and build up frequency gradually.
Make sure you have at least one rest day per week.

Getting started

It is essential to warm up as it is to warm down.

Some “Dynamic Stretching” in the warm up & relaxation, floor stretches in the warm down.
( Will post advice on stretching techniques.)

You can use the same kit as for running and jogging. Again, suitable footwear is important, and basically running trainers are the best

Wear something reflective if out in the dark.

Drink plenty of water; carry some with you, so you can have a drink every 20 minutes or so.

Maintain an upright posture with no leaning or swaying.

Keep your chin up and look ahead, allowing your head to drop will lead to neck and shoulder problems.

Resist the temptation to overstride to the front, this can also cause problems. Concentrate on pushing off the back foot. Lengthening the back stride is more beneficial.

Your leading foot should contact at the heel and roll – through. Avoid slapping the whole foot down. If this is a problem check your footwear, is it flexible enough?

Swing your arms! keep them bent at 90 deg. at the elbow, this will give more power and speed to your walk.

Don’t let your elbows wave out to the side. Your hands should not cross the center line of the front of your body and raise no higher than your breasts.Right, I am off! Powering plus a skip or two and staying ahead!!!

Happy Sunday! I’m off ….> the sun is out!! What are you waiting for? The Black Eyed Peas “Boom Boom Pow”

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