Walking

Technique

Stand tall with your shoulders back and core lightly engaged. Take natural, even strides, landing on your heel and rolling through to push off your toes. Swing your arms gently in rhythm with your steps. Maintain a brisk, steady pace for the prescribed distance or time.

Steps

1. Stand tall with your gaze forward and core lightly engaged
2. Step forward with a natural stride and land gently on your heel
3. Roll through your foot and push off through your toes
4. Swing your arms naturally in rhythm with your steps
5. Maintain an even stride and brisk, steady pace

Common mistakes

• Overstriding and landing with the foot too far ahead of the body
• Slouching or looking down throughout the walk
• Taking uneven steps or letting the feet cross inward
• Keeping the arms rigid instead of swinging naturally

Variations

• Incline treadmill walking
• Outdoor hill walking
• Nordic walking with poles
• Backward walking

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