Execution form
- EquipmentNone
- PatternCardio
- Repsheld for time
How to do the Brisk Walk
Set up. Wear comfortable shoes and choose a route where you can keep a steady pace.
- Start at an easy pace for a few minutes.
- Pick up to a pace where talking takes a little effort.
- Slow down for the last few minutes.
Form cues
- Stand tall.
- Swing your arms.
- Take quick, natural steps.
Common mistakes
- Overstriding to go faster.
- Looking down at your feet.
Muscles worked
It is conditioning for the whole body rather than for one muscle; the body map lights what it works on the way.
Track it in StatBlockFit
In the StatBlockFit app the Brisk Walk is logged set by set: the app suggests your next weight after each session, times your rests, keeps your records and shows the 72-hour recovery of every muscle on its training map. The training guide explains how.
Questions
How do you do the Brisk Walk?
Set up: Wear comfortable shoes and choose a route where you can keep a steady pace. Steps: 1. Start at an easy pace for a few minutes. 2. Pick up to a pace where talking takes a little effort. 3. Slow down for the last few minutes. Form cues: Stand tall. Swing your arms. Take quick, natural steps. Common mistakes: Overstriding to go faster. Looking down at your feet.