POSTURE Maintain an upright posture with your shoulders relaxed. Don’t thrust your head forward or lean back. ARMS Swing your arms naturally and vigorously. To go faster, bend your arms at about 90 degrees, keeping your elbows close to your body. Your loosely cupped hands should swing back to your waist and then up to your mid chest level. STRIDE Keep your stride a comfortable length, shorter rather than longer, especially when you move to a higher fitness level and start to go faster. Overstriding will strain your back and tire you more quickly. As your physical condition improves, your stride will naturally lengthen. But, don’t try to force it. Let nature take its course. HOW FAR AND HOW LONG SHOULD I WALK? We recommend a minimum of 20 minutes a day, 3-5 days a week. As your physical condition improves, move up to the next walking speed and you will burn even more calories and cover more distance without increasing the time you spend.