As women we should strength train to avoid osteoporosis if for no other reason. I use my KETTLEBELLS and love them. - 10/29/2010   1:15:31 AM

The ST exercises that help my walking most are squats & lunges, as they keep my knees strong.

Thanks for the links. I'm dubious about the triceps kickback, as even the trainer in the video wobbled when doing it. It clearly requires a level of strength & balance that I don't have. - 10/28/2010   3:36:43 PM

Thanks! I just finished a Bootcamp session and needing to shake things up a bit so here's my answer. :-) - 10/28/2010   2:30:18 PM

I feel a LOT better when I use the circuit training equipment at the gym a couple of times per week, in addition to all the walking I'm doing to train for the Komen 3-Day! - 10/28/2010   1:06:53 PM

I have been a walker, but before getting the green light after my eye durgeries I think maybe I should get some more tips like this to make it more benificial to myself. - 10/28/2010   10:48:56 AM

I do a boot camp workout to cross train my racewalking. While our exact exercises vary each time, we're generally focused on core and either legs or arms (depending on the day). It feels wonderful to be strong all over. - 10/28/2010   10:33:49 AM

I walk with Leslie Sansone videos. She includes upper body strength training in her walking workout. - 10/28/2010   10:04:48 AM

As soon as I get the green light to do upper body exercises, I will definitely try these - the shoulder is feeling pretty good so I'm sure there are a few I can start off with - 10/28/2010   9:24:00 AM

As a walker, cyclist, occasional runner, etc... I strength train regularly. It's part of my healthy lifestyle. Now, which strength training exercise do I find most helpful ? Push ups. They are the perfect exercise because they work a bus load of different muscles at the same time.
- 10/28/2010   8:40:39 AM

This is especially good for power walkers. Also need to think about stretching before walking-think it gives the body some forewarning about what is to come. - 10/28/2010   8:33:25 AM

Thank you very much Nancy for a great blog, we walkers sometimes feel left out of things, great links, thanks so much. - 10/28/2010   7:31:21 AM

I am a power walker, and I do strength train - 5 or 6 days a week, alternating muscles. I find the balance/core exercises most helpful (but I love having good arms, too - upper body strength exercises have always been my least favorite....) - 10/28/2010   5:24:14 AM

I do calf raises and hip flexors every other day. It really helps with my walking. Thanks for the list of other exercises I should look into. - 10/28/2010   4:03:56 AM

Yes - at least twice a week with weights or bands. Should be more adding one more session a week I think. - 10/28/2010   12:08:44 AM

I strength train through the exercises on my SparkPeople fitness page. - 10/27/2010   10:50:18 PM

I try to work in some sculpting a couple times a week, but I think now I will try more! - 10/27/2010   10:13:07 PM

Yes, I love having something specific for me. I am a walker extraordinaire! - 10/27/2010   9:47:16 PM

I love that I don't have to drive myself to a gym to do these strength training exercises! - 10/27/2010   8:35:52 PM

These look like great exercises--especially the walking lunges. - 10/27/2010   8:33:57 PM

Interesting, most people don't think of strength training for something which comes naturally. Thanks for the info! - 10/27/2010   7:19:48 PM