Power walking
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'''Power walking''' is [[walking]] at a speed at the upper end of the natural range for the walking [[gait (human)|gait]], typically 7 km/h to 9 km/h (4.5 to 5.5 mph). In this range walking and [[jogging]] are almost equally efficient, and the walking gait gives significantly less impact to the joints.
Recently, power walking has been increasingly recommended (see, for example, articles by [[Kenneth H. Cooper]]) as an alternative to jogging for a low-to-moderate [[exercise intensity|exercise regime]] (say 60-80% of maximum heart rate). When used in this way, an exaggerated arm swing is also often used.
To qualify as power walking as opposed to jogging or running, at least one [[foot]] must be in contact with the ground at all times (see [[walking]] for formal definition).
Power walking is also known as ''speed walking''.
==References==
* Steve Reeves (1982) ''Power Walking'', Bobbs-Merrill.
==See also==
*[[Running]]
*[[Jogging]]
*[[Walking]]
*[[Racewalking]]
==External links==
*[http://www.powerwalkersworld.com/ Power Walker's World]
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