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Walking technique
| Walking technique |
| When walking try to establish a rhythm that you are comfortable with, especially on long distance walks |
| Remember sometimes it is harder to stop and then start again that it is to just have kept on walking |
| Try to develop good walking posture and natural stride |
| Keep back straight, with arms swinging freely |
| Cut your toenails |
| Walking uphill is most tiring - take deliberate steps and stop for frequent rests |
| Keep your hands free to aid balance |
| When going downhill, dig your heels in and shorten your stride, taking care not to slip and fall over |
| Hint - tighten your boot laces, holding your feet firmer, stopping toes digging into toecaps
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