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noun
a form of exercise that involves rapid walking with arms bent and swinging naturally.
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Also called speed walking.
Compare race walking.

Origin of power walking

First recorded in 1980–85

OTHER WORDS FROM power walking

power-walk, verb (used without object)power walker, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for power walking

power walking

noun
walking at a brisk pace while pumping the arms as part of an aerobic exercise routine
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