Race Walking Revolution - A Detailed Guide for Both Beginning and Advanced Race Walkers - Paperback

Race walking is an under-respected and misunderstood sport. It provides unparalleled benefits, without the major issues associated with fad diets, whimsical workout trends, or other traditional exercise programs. Race walking provides amazing cardiovascular benefits, is a weight-bearing exercise, with a greatly reduced incidence of injury. To get started all you need is a pair of walking shoes, a will to improve your fitness level, and a book / video to guide you.

Race Walking Revolution, written by America's premier team of clinicians Jeff Salvage and Tim Seaman, is that guide. Created with over 400 instructional, full-color photos, Race Walking Revolution illustrates safe, proper race walking technique. Whether you are just starting out or trying to perfect your form, this book helps. After an introduction to correct technique, it catalogs typical mistakes race walkers make that can lead to injuries or prevent walkers from legally racing at maximum speed. It demonstrates proper and improper form, explains why these problems exist, and prescribes critical solutions to correct them. If you are ready to improve your race walking style and step up to the next level, then pick up Race Walking Revolution today. Jeff Salvage is a former international competitor, award winning educational, and founder of www.racewalk.com. Tim Seaman is a 2-time Olympian, 47-time national champion, and coach to many of the United States' best race walkers. Between them they have over 65 years of experience with race walking.

Forewords by Olympic race walking champions & former world record holders Jefferson Perez and Robert Korzenioski.