Thank you @iCatanese - it really does make a huge difference. Let me know how you get on with this - I'm also just creating some new content for the WalkActive App for the Flat Core Walk Strong programme - I'll hope to give some shorts on this here on You tube too - so thank you for your comment.
According to my Fitbit, I shaved one minute per mile off my walking pace. My average was 14’11” on Sunday and after watching this video it was 13’11” today. That’s incredible. I also burned more calories at the faster pace too. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
My total pleasure - thank you. Do keep in touch and if you would like to explore WalkActive further please take a look at the WalkActive as I offer audio coaching as well as guided programmes to help you learn WalkActive and walk fitter healthier + happier! Thank you
I can't wait to get out and stop pulling in my abdomen. I can already walk fast. This is going to be fun. I use to run but for certain reasons I can't handle the high impact. Looking to step up my walking.
So can't wait to hear how you get on too!! thanks for sharing this and I'm excited to hear you progress. You really can get amazing resukts with WalkActive.keep me posted!
You are so welcome David. Good luck with the walking footy. If you want to explore further to help with technique I have a free mini taster programme in the WalkActive App. Enjoy your walking footy 🤙
That is fab Sara! TY for leaving your comment. Its all about the technique - and can really impact your posture as well as easing lower back pain which so many people can experience as they try to walk faster. If you are interested check out my New 6 week programme Stroll to Stride 5 km - all designed to increase your CV fitness through walking.courses.walk-active.com/courses/walkactive-stride-to-5k
Good Vid Joanna! May I ask your age? I am 62 and usually walk on the treadmill at 4.2 miles per hour with my arms crossed in front of me. Is that normal or am I kind of weird? I never see anyone at my gym walking that way, but I have always enjoyed walking that way. I realize that it is easier to keep your balance with your arms hanging down, but have always walked with my arms crossed. Any advice?
Hello - not weird at all - celebrate your consistent efforts 👏 if I can make a suggestion to walk with your arms crossed as this is not a regular thing that I would recommend. When you walk we do ideally want to encourage a little movemement/ mobility in the shoulder girdle as this will improve posture and will also impact your stride. So maybe give it a go for 60 secs with arms uncrossed and see how you get on. Try to visualise more mo cement from your shoulder blades vs the top of the arm. I do talk about this in more detail if you are interested in my app - & I have a 7 Day free trial. Let me know how you get on. Ps I'm 56 years young
To increase the cardiovascular work, add Nordic Walking Poles! Increases the strength work in your upper body while decreasing the impact on your lower joints! Then we'll all look as good as Joanna!
You are welcome - Christine - pulling in the abs too far to the lower spine is a very common error. And correcting this will help your stride length and in turn help improve propulsion and pace for you.
Wow! This is the first time hearing a “no, no” to contracting abdominals while walking but hearing the explanation it makes perfect anatomical sense!
Thank you @iCatanese - it really does make a huge difference. Let me know how you get on with this - I'm also just creating some new content for the WalkActive App for the Flat Core Walk Strong programme - I'll hope to give some shorts on this here on You tube too - so thank you for your comment.
According to my Fitbit, I shaved one minute per mile off my walking pace. My average was 14’11” on Sunday and after watching this video it was 13’11” today. That’s incredible. I also burned more calories at the faster pace too. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
My total pleasure - thank you. Do keep in touch and if you would like to explore WalkActive further please take a look at the WalkActive as I offer audio coaching as well as guided programmes to help you learn WalkActive and walk fitter healthier + happier! Thank you
I can't wait to get out and stop pulling in my abdomen. I can already walk fast. This is going to be fun. I use to run but for certain reasons I can't handle the high impact. Looking to step up my walking.
So can't wait to hear how you get on too!! thanks for sharing this and I'm excited to hear you progress. You really can get amazing resukts with WalkActive.keep me posted!
Nice pointers thanks
Love your postural techniques and pushing off from the back foot. Gravity and propulsion. Anatomically based and clear instruction. Thx.
Oh thank you @Lori Appreciate your lovely feedback. 😀
Really good advice. Just started walking footy having played conventional for 40yrs. Seems technique is ultra important. Cheers.
You are so welcome David. Good luck with the walking footy. If you want to explore further to help with technique I have a free mini taster programme in the WalkActive App. Enjoy your walking footy 🤙
Thank you for the information! Will incorporate this! 🙏🙏🙏
My pleasure - hope it helps you walk better.enjoy
I think one reason people walk with hand weights and weighted vests is for resistance to improve bone density in osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Amazingly helpful. Thanks!
My pleasure - thank you
Amazing advice as ever Joanna. Thank you for sharing
You are welcome Derek. Thank you
Brilliant! Thank you for sharing these tips. Super excited to try the abdominal lengthening technique.
You are very welcome - the WalkActive Core work can be really effective!
Thanks to constant training and great endurance, I achieved incredible results in very intensive walking, up to 150 steps per minute!
Congrats on your success with your walking. How did you find your stride length when walking at 150 bpm.? Interested to hear. Thanks for commenting
I improved my technique in power walking, reaching speeds like in sports
Thanks J. Super helpful.
My pleasure Michael - thank you!
Just watched this again, such great advice thankyou Joanna 🤙
Thank you so much
Does using walking poles create the same problem that walking with weights in your hands/
Thank you so much Joanna, really useful information. I just put your advice into practice, amazed at how I could improve my technique!
That is fab Sara! TY for leaving your comment. Its all about the technique - and can really impact your posture as well as easing lower back pain which so many people can experience as they try to walk faster. If you are interested check out my New 6 week programme Stroll to Stride 5 km - all designed to increase your CV fitness through walking.courses.walk-active.com/courses/walkactive-stride-to-5k
TY Joanna, I am already standing and sitting more uptight! I will do your suggested programme, so many thanks!
@@sarastrover2209 Look forward to you joining me Sara - that is great news re your posture !
Good Vid Joanna! May I ask your age? I am 62 and usually walk on the treadmill at 4.2 miles per hour with my arms crossed in front of me. Is that normal or am I kind of weird? I never see anyone at my gym walking that way, but I have always enjoyed walking that way. I realize that it is easier to keep your balance with your arms hanging down, but have always walked with my arms crossed. Any advice?
Hello - not weird at all - celebrate your consistent efforts 👏 if I can make a suggestion to walk with your arms crossed as this is not a regular thing that I would recommend. When you walk we do ideally want to encourage a little movemement/ mobility in the shoulder girdle as this will improve posture and will also impact your stride. So maybe give it a go for 60 secs with arms uncrossed and see how you get on. Try to visualise more mo cement from your shoulder blades vs the top of the arm. I do talk about this in more detail if you are interested in my app - & I have a 7 Day free trial.
Let me know how you get on. Ps I'm 56 years young
To increase the cardiovascular work, add Nordic Walking Poles! Increases the strength work in your upper body while decreasing the impact on your lower joints! Then we'll all look as good as Joanna!
Very kind
really helpful Joanna, thank
you. I know I need to work on my technique more
You are welcome - Christine - pulling in the abs too far to the lower spine is a very common error. And correcting this will help your stride length and in turn help improve propulsion and pace for you.
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Sorry about this. If you follow me on insta I have captions as well now to assist this.
You can add captions on RUclips. All the best😊
Toning is more fitness nonsense