Step up your game: The power of proper walking posture
You may be tracking your steps every day, but are you getting the full benefit of walking as an exercise? Here are some tips for proper walking posture that can help you move forward with less effort and avoid discomfort.
Body Posture
Stand straight with your feet apart and toes pointing forward, not at an angle.
Look forward instead of at the ground
Keep your back straight, do not arch forward or backward
Relax your shoulders and let them move naturally
Arm Movement
Move your arms for better balance
Let the arm opposite your forward foot swing forward naturally
Breathing
Breathe in through your nose, slowly and deeply
Exhale through your mouth
Expand your belly and take long slow breaths
Allow your lungs to fill completely, drawing your shoulders back as you do