How to walk properly as a girl

Chances are, you learned to walk when you were just a toddler and you haven’t really thought about it much since. It’s easy to nerd out on other fitness activities, like running or weight lifting.

But, walking is something we often take for granted. A simple stroll can go a long way to clear the mental cobwebs and stop your fitness tracker from screaming at you due to your Jabba the Hutt lifestyle.

Before you start putting in the miles, it’s worth taking a look at how you walk.

How to walk step by step

After all, it’s a repetitive motion and thousands of steps per day can put a lot of stress on your entire body—not just your legs and feet. Here are some tips from orthopedic experts on how to go for a walk without abusing your body.

Understand the mechanics

Having a clear idea of what a step actually involves can help you visualize how to walk correctly.

Every step happens in two phases: stance and swing. Jessica Rose, a professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University and director of the Motion & Gait Analysis L

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