Power walking

[supergolden88]

Any groups out there or just other mums willing to join me? Have started power walking (well my version of!) as I am not able to run at the moment. Feel VERY silly doing it while all the runners pass me by and also not sure I am doing it right.

If you have done a course and can give me some pointers let me know. Have looked at online videos but not sure about my speed or technique.

If you know of any iphone apps that can accurately track calories/speed etc let me know. I use isteps and it said my last 40m walk burned over 400 calories which is not possible!

[The Nappy Lady]

Hi there,

There is the imapmywalk and imapmyrun apps - both excellent, there is also imapmyride if you cycle.

Good luck with it - I'm still running (slowly), you could probably power walk and keep up with me!!

xx

[supergolden88]

I did get imapmywalk just wondering how it calculates the speed etc. I used to have a nike+ sensor in my shoes (which works Nike+) but stupidly washed the shoes so sensor is now dead

and if memory serves you are plenty fast Molly I would not be able to keep up with you running!

[The Nappy Lady]

imap works on a GPS, so it tracks speed, calories, pace per minute or per mile (or kilometre) etc.

I get on with it pretty well, and if you go to the actual website you can see a calendar showing your workouts over the month, total calories to date over the year and the month etc. which is all very inspiring.

It also emails me if I don't work out for a week or so saying something about 'don't let is slip' etc. etc. which always makes me gulp in fear and get going again!!