Right pose, the foundation for speed
Walking is one of the simplest and easiest forms of exercise to maintain. However, to turn each foot step into an effective exercise, you need to pay attention to your posture.
According to Harvard Health, standing up straight opens the chest, allowing the lungs to absorb oxygen better, thereby improving endurance and speed. If you slouching your back, your lung capacity is limited, causing muscle fatigue.
The solution is quite simple: stand up straight as if you have a rope pulling the tip up to the sky, keeping your shoulders wide and gently tightening your core. A standard pose not only gives you a beautiful gait but also helps maximize performance, making it easier for you to increase your speed, quoted a report by Harvard Health.
Proactive bracelets and shorter, faster steps
The wings act as a push-up engine. When you swing your arms properly, you not only maintain balance but also create motivation for your body to move forward. Research published in Frontiers in Sports and active Living shows that strong hand movements are directly related to speed and strength of the leg.
The standard technique is to bend the elbow about 90 degrees, swinging the arms vertically, without rotatingpersonally. If arm movement is limited, the speed and length of the strides will be significantly reduced, according to a study published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science.
In addition, instead of strolling too long, fitness expert Mukul Nagpaul (Health Shots, India) recommends focusing on the pace. He shared: Chose short, quick and light steps. A high pace helps maintain a longer pace and reduces pressure on joints." This is the secret to going fast without causing fatigue or injury.
Equip your shoes appropriately to optimize efficiency
One factor that is often overlooked but decided to come to the walking experience is shoes. Shoes that are too heavy or stiff will cause natural difficulty in feet moving, slow down and cause pain.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, USA), choosing light, flexible shoes with adequate cushioning will help reduce the impact on the body, while supporting high speed maintenance for a long time.
By adjusting your posture, combined with deliberate hand swings and shorter, faster steps, you can elevate your daily walking to an effective calorie-burning exercise. These changes are not complicated but require perseverance and concentration.
As expert Nagpaul emphasizes, walking is not just a moving activity, but a way for you to exercise your cardiovascular health, increase endurance and regain positive energy for your body.
