13 Common Walking Mistakes and How to Fix Them
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Written by Paul Frysh
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This article identifies and explains 13 common mistakes people make when walking for exercise, starting with wearing the wrong type of shoes. It covers issues like poor posture, incorrect stride length, arm swinging errors, and other form-related problems that can reduce the effectiveness of walking or lead to discomfort and injury. Each mistake is paired with practical fixes to help readers improve their walking technique.
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· 3 pulledThe stiffness of these court shoes helps support quick sideways movement but hinders the heel-to-toe flexibility that's good for walking.
Look for a shoe with a well-padded heel that's light, breathable, and water-resistant.
Walking is as simple as putting one foot in front of the other, but you can make some missteps.
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