Race walking is faster than ordinary walking and requires higher leg strength. People who don't exercise for a long time may feel sore thighs when they suddenly run for a race walk, but with the passage of time, this discomfort will be alleviated.
Compared with running, race walking is slower, but long-term exercise may hurt your knees. For patients with heart or cardiovascular diseases, race walking may aggravate their condition, so preventive measures should be taken before exercise.
Walking race helps to lose weight and exercise the whole body muscles, burn excess fat and calories, and at the same time has a shaping effect. However, stretching training should be properly carried out before and after the race walk to avoid pulling muscles.