The technique for brisk walking, whether it’s power- or racewalking, is the same. Below are some tips on technique.
Legwork
- 1. A common mistake for beginners when trying to walk fast is lengthening the stride (overstriding). Overstriding is biomechanically inefficient and can slow you down. It will burn more calories because it’s inefficient (which might be a good thing), but you may burn fewer calories overall because you don’t walk as far due to fatigue.
2. Instead of overstriding to walk faster, concentrate on a powerful push off while the front foot lands closer to the body. This is what elite walkers do.
Footwork
- 1. Walk heel to toe and not flatfooted to increase speed.
2. Contact the ground with your heel.
3. Roll the foot forward over the center of your foot.
4. Push off with your toes.
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