gait · beginner
Brisk Walking
Also called: power walking, fast walking
Coaching cues
- walk tall, eyes on the horizon
- roll heel to toe with each step
- swing the arms with bent elbows
- walk fast enough that talking takes effort
Common mistakes
- strolling pace that never raises the breathing
- overstriding with a hard heel strike
- looking down at the feet or phone
Harder: Incline Treadmill Walk