font size  Walking (cont.)  What are the types of walking?
There are two types of formal walking: power-walking (also known
as speed-walking) and racewalking. Both types require technique;
the difference between them is that racewalking is an Olympic
sport with rules and power-walking is done more recreationally.
For example, there's a racewalking rule that the athlete's back
toe cannot leave the ground until the heel of the front foot has
touched. Both are excellent forms of exercise that yield fitness
and health benefits.  Another type of walking requires no
technique; you just get out there and walk. I call this the
plain old walking technique, one step in front of the other!
You've been doing it your entire life, and whether it's for
exercise, a stroll, or walking the dog, there are lots of
benefits to be gained from it. I encourage you to continue if
that's what you do for exercise, but if you want to up the ante
and start walking faster, then attention to your technique might
be just the ticket.  Where