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WALKING: Intermediate - 5km in 6 weeks

Programme information: Level: Intermediate; Men & Women Where: In gym or at home Components: Cardio (walking) & stretches Weeks: 6 Sessions per week: 4 x Walking. At completion: You will be able to walk 5km at a medium pace, and your body will be toned.

WEEK

Tuesday

Full body stretch

Walk

20 MIN
EASY HILLS - WALK ON A SLIGHTLY HILLY ROUTE.

Thursday

Lower body stretch

Walk

20 MIN
FAST WALK - WALK AT ABOUT 80% OF MAXIMUM EFFORT.

Saturday

Quick stretch

Walk

20 MIN
EASY - WALK AT A PACE AT WHICH YOU COULD TALK TO A COMPANION WITHOUT GETTING OUT OF BREATH.

Sunday

Full body stretch

Walk

20 MIN
MODERATE - YOU SHOULD FEEL YOU ARE PUTTING IN A FAIR EFFORT.

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