Benefits of a regular walking program -
Please see the attached file for a summary that emphasizes the benefits of a regular walking program. Including musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary and metabolic health benefits. Recommended essential human movement patterns monitoring of resting heart rate, nasal breathing, target heart rate for fat-burning, optimal cadence, higher intensity intervals for added benefit, avoiding heavy heel strike to maintain core stability, optimal muscular control and balance (foot/ankle with core stability maintained) with upright posture. Recommendions are provided for walking shoes with emphasis on the minimial amount of structural support to allow for optimal muscular control rather than thick/cushioned shoes where foot/ankle muscular control and proprioception are compromised.
My best to you in health,
Dr. Darcy
