Walking II

　　Remember to:

　　Stand up straight. Look directly ahead. Imagine tha t a string is attached to the top of your head and is l ifting you from the ground. Keep your shoulders back an d relaxed, chest lifted, and tailbone(尾骨) pointing down to the ground.

　　Relieve the stress points

　　Relax your shoulders and shake out any tension from your arms and wrists. Bend your arms at the elbow about 83 degrees. Wiggle your fingers and then hold your hand s in loose balls(pretend you're clasping a jumbo-size(大 的) magic marker against your palms) . Swing your arms n aturally as you walk, but try not to let your hands ext end above your chest.

　　Keep your steps short and fast. The faster you move , the better your cardiovascular workout. Keep an even stride and maintain a steady pace.

　　Heel-to-toe motion

　　As you walk, your heel should be the first part of your foot to hit the ground. Roll through the ball of t he foot and push off with your toes. This motion reduce s the risk of shin splints and tendon pulls.

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