Powerwalking and Speedwalking

Step by step tutorial with techniques to gain speed and power. From your About.com Guide.

What is speed walking? How do you walk faster? Learn techniques and drills for speed walking.

This weekly suggested schedule, developed by Dave McGovern for his racewalk clinics, is for every kind of walker, including fitness walkers and racewalkers.

I am often asked about wearing weights to increase your walking workout or to tone the upper body while walking. However, I have never found a walking expert or coach who said this was a good idea. All agree that adding weights at the ankle, wrist or foot may increase the risk of strain and injury.

Using a pair of walking staffs gives you balance and takes more stress off the lower body joints. It also allows you to burn more calories while feeling like you are not exerting yourself more. A variety of styles are made for trails and for urban walking.

Book Review - Walking Fast - Therese Iknoian

Learn basic Nordic Walking technique using fitness walking poles. This site has a simple instruction page, plus eBook, DVD, video, and contacts for live instruction.

What was your worst finish to a walking race or walking event? Were you happy just to have finished, or were you disappointed in your performance? Walkers share their personal worsts.