Exercise

Walking

Keep your posture upright and shoulders relaxed while maintaining a natural, rhythmic arm swing at your sides. Focus on a heel-to-toe rolling motion with each step to maintain efficiency over longer distances.

Also called: Treadmill Walk, Brisk Walk, Incline Walk · Equipment: cardio · Pattern: carry

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How to do it

Step by step

  1. Begin at a comfortable pace with feet hip-width apart and shoulders relaxed
  2. Maintain upright posture with a natural, relaxed arm swing at 90 degrees
  3. Land with a heel-to-toe rolling motion, pushing off with your toes for forward momentum
  4. Keep a steady, conversational pace while breathing naturally and deeply
  5. Continue for your desired distance or duration at a comfortable intensity
Muscles worked

What it trains

Mainly Glutes, Quadriceps.

Programming

What the research says

Alternatives · VALDA FLEX

Swap it mid-workout

With VALDA Pro, FLEX offers alternatives like these when you swap an exercise mid-workout.

Log the walking in VALDA, with these cues one tap away while you train and your history for it in one place.

General information about exercise technique, not medical advice. If you have an injury or a health condition, your healthcare provider is the right person to ask.