Five mistakes we make while walking.

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1 - When walkers try to walk faster, a natural inclination is to lengthen your stride in front, reaching out with your forward foot.This leads to a clumsy, ungainly gait,when you strike hard with the feet. Cure- The power of your walk comes from pushing with the back leg and foot.Instead of long strides,take shorter,quicker steps. 2- Wrong shoes - Too heavy,too stiff,too small,over one year old. cure- walking shoes should be light weight and flexible. 3 - You keep your arms stillat your sides while walking,or swing them without bending them.You notice that your hands swell quite a bit while walking. cure- A walker can add power and speed by using the arms effectively.Bend your arms 90 degrees and swing them naturally back and forth opposite the leg motion. 4 - You are always looking down,staring at your feet. cure- Look up! A good walking posture walking allows you to breath well and provides a long body line..It prevents problems of your back,neckand shoulders.Keep your chin up while walking.It should be parallel to the ground. 5 - You don't drink enough water before,during and after walking. cure- drink a glass of water every hour throught the day to stay hydrated.Drink a glass 10 minutes before your walk.Have another cup or more every 20 minutes while you walk and finally have another glass of water or two after you finish.