| There's a right way to walk, and then there's the | | | | then rolls over so that you can push into the next |
| wrong way to walk. You have to learn to use your | | | | stride with your toes. Don't put your foot down flat on |
| arms as well as your feet to push you forward with | | | | landing or land on ball or toes of the foot. If this works |
| the least amount of effort, and still achieving the | | | | for you, try to remember to think that you are walking |
| maximum power and to maximize the efficiency of | | | | upwards rather than forwards. The forward |
| your walking for weight loss. | | | | momentum comes from your speed, and your job is |
| Good posture is important - it will allow you to breathe | | | | to lift yourself up from the ground to allow that |
| properly and will prevent back pain. Pull back your | | | | Keep your pace about the same length when you are |
| shoulders, roll your hips slightly forward and pull in your | | | | increasing your walking speed, just take more steps |
| tummy. A good little tip is to keep your eyes 20-30 | | | | faster. Taking strides that are too long can be unsafe |
| feet in front of you, instead of looking down at your | | | | and is not efficient. The power of walking comes |
| feet while walkin. Walk tall like you owned the world. | | | | entirely from the back leg pushing off, so don't try to |
| Your foot should make a smooth rolling motion while | | | | compensate by reaching far forward. |
| walking. The foot lands on the surface heel first and | | | | |