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Lou Mudge

These are the four moves a trainer uses to warm up for a long walk

Two women out for a walk and laughing.

While a relaxed stroll around the block might not need you to warm up, it can be helpful for more strenuous walks, says menopause coach, personal trainer and founder of The Momentum Maker, Julie Powers.

“If you plan to go for brisk walks, long walks of three miles or more, or fitness walks that involve hills or walking at an accelerated pace, it is best to use dynamic stretching to prime your muscles and joints for the exertion.”

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