Make sure you are adequately dressed for the length of time you’ll be out. Wear good supportive,cushioned footwear and good protective socks
Drink plenty of water
Learn to walk properly – yes, there is a proper technique!
Keep your chin up and your shoulders back
Walk so that the heel of your foot touches the ground first, and then roll your weight forward
Swing your arms as you walk; this increases the intensity of your walking
Start and finish with a few minutes of gentle stretching
Think of your walk as having three parts: start with 5 minutes of slow walking, then increase your pace (walking uphill requires more effort), and end with 5 minutes of slower walking.
Warming up gradually increases your heart rate and improves blood flow to your muscles.
Cooling down allows the heart rate and muscles to return to normal
Do a “Talk Test” you should be able to maintain a conversation with your buddy without getting winded
Remember, you will be walking on hard pavements not soft grass
Have a goal in mind, make a plan & be safe
