This is the Part 2 of the Wellness Walking article series.

So, we’ve learned about the common principles of wellness training and got the required minimum theoretical knowledge. Now, we can begin learning about the methodics of walking, and first of all, about its classification.

Simple walking

Simple walking (slow, at less speed than 4 km/h) is passive when four-headed thigh muscles are only slightly contracted, and straight legs are brought forward to the length of one foot. This kind of walking can often be seen in parks, where elderly people take strolls. Simple walking with low intensity (heart rate is usually 80 beats per minute or slower) doesn’t have any noticeable training or wellness effect. However, we won’t forget the well-known principle: “To stand is better than to lie, and to walk is better than to stand. If you can’t walk, crawl, but move anyways!” Continue Reading