Power walking - having just returned from a holiday in Ireland I was surprised to see how many ladies (sorry gentlemen) were out there power walking.  Many with young babies and children in their buggies and walking in pairs having a great time and catching up. 

What is power walking? well it is walking at a brisk pace, wider stride than walking and using your arms in a pumping action to raise your heartbeat.  It is a great cardiovascular exercise to do and all levels of fitness can take part which is the best part.  And its open to men, women and children.

The benefits of exercise are:

Weight management

Its FREE

Health benefits

Great for Stress

Its FREE

So pop on some comfortable clothing and some walking or training shoes and get out there.  You will increase your fitness, make your bones upper and lower stronger and you will feel great being out seeing where you live and de-stressing at the same time.

How many of us pop to the shops, work, school run, friends house in the car rather than walk (yes my hands up too)  We automatically jump in the car when really it would take very little time to walk to some of the places we drive too.

So for fun, healthy, FREE exercise get out and walk

For those that have not exercised or have medical problems which may limit you then please always seek medical advise on any kind of exercise before taking part.