The Healthy Programmer

Learning How to Walk

You have to learn how to walk before you can run, but you also have to learn how to walk before you can walk. Most people don’t think much about the form they use while walking because they do it so often. But using the proper walking technique can reduce injuries, provide a better workout, and make the activity more enjoyable.

The image in the following figure provides a good overview of how you should look while walking. Try the tips presented next to achieve the best technique.

Figure 8. Good walking form

Bend Your Arms

You wouldn’t run with your arms straight and you shouldn’t walk with them straight, either. When walking, ...