Races are held around the world, both indoors and outdoors. Camps are also held to teach potential race walkers the proper technique to get the greatest amount of speed and propulsion through their stride without breaking the only two rules of the sport.
Race walking doesn’t require expensive equipment and can be practiced almost anywhere you can find a street. The sport is more strenuous and active than “regular” walking, thus burning more calories and giving you a greater cardiovascular workout. Race walking is also easier on the joints than running or jogging, when done correctly. When done incorrectly you can do damage to your hip joint.
While the race walker may appear to be swiveling their hips, they are actually achieving a full rotation of the pelvis in order to minimize sideways motion and achieve maximum forward movement. If attempted incorrectly you can swivel the hips instead and create damage to the hip joints over time.
However, with the right training, race walking offers you the opportunity to take advantage of the higher calorie burn associated with greater effort and less damage to the joints than running. You can participate in athletic and competitive events around the world and do it at all ages! It’s the best of both worlds.
Resources:
TheWalkingSite: Race Walking
http://www.thewalkingsite.com/racewalking/
USATF: Race Walking
http://www.usatf.org/Sports/Race-Walking.aspx
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