Posture is Key
In order to get the most out of walking, good posture is crucial. Keep your head up and your spine straight and look straight ahead. Keep your arms and shoulder loose (do look down occasionally to avoid possible road obstacles).

Take Deep, Regular breaths
Never hold your breath.

Walk Don’t Run
To get the most out of you walk you should keep a brisk pace, but not fast. You should be able to individually determine a correct pace shortly after starting your walking routine. If you find it is difficult to breath easily, slow down. You’re obviously walking too fast.

Is Your Body Trying to Tell You Something?
The expression “if it feel good do it” applies to walking and the opposite is also true. If you have a lot of pain or discomfort, check with your doctor.

Stride
Try to take long, smooth strides. Your motion should be fairly effortless, with your arms swinging at your ides for balance.

Tomorrows post: The importance of stretching, warming up and cooling down.