Mar 7, 20122 minKick-off to Get WalkingBuild Excitement: Let us know if you have ideas to build excitement among participants. So you want to get walking: Check in with your...
Mar 7, 20121 minBenefits of Power | Speed WalkingMost of us don’t get the recommended daily amount of physical activity. Plain and simple, walking is one of the easiest (least expensive)...
Mar 7, 20123 minPerceived Exertion (Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale)The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a way of measuring physical activity intensity level. Perceived exertion is how hard you...
Mar 7, 20121 minTarget Heart RatePeople are often curious how to check their heart rate and find their Target Heart Rate Zone. This is the range in which it is considered...
Mar 7, 20121 minWalking GearYou don’t need much to power walk! Here’s a list of items you might want to bring along. Comfortable clothing, shoes and water. Pedometer...
Mar 7, 20121 minEating Right for Power WalkingWhat you eat will affect your walking activity. Your body needs the right amount of carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and...
Mar 7, 20121 minBurning Calories While Power WalkingHow many calories will I burn? Walking one mile burns about 100 calories depending on your weight, intensity and speed. The more you...
Mar 7, 20122 minSpeed | Power Walking TipsPower or speed walking is a favourite thing for me to do with friends in my leisure time. It's also a great way to meet other people who...