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...technique which is just as important while walking. It is always essential to know how to walk properly so as to avoid any injury and to engage the right set of muscles. Posture and exercise always go hand in hand if one wants to get the maximum benefits from their walks. Although it takes time to learn how to walk properly to achieve the maximum benefits and to master a particular walking technique one needs to be consistent and practice regularly so that with time, walking properly becomes second nature to the individual who will also be able to maintain or increase their pace comfortably. One of the first tips to keep in mind while learning how to walk comfortably is to keep one eyes focused forward and not to look down or up. One should try and look forward as far as possible so as to maintain a good walking technique. Similarly one should also keep their chin pointed down and try and maintain a neutral neck position as far as possible which will support the head properly and thereby prevent neck pain. The individual should also keep their shoulders down, relaxed and back and the elbows should be net at a 90 degree angle and should be swung towards the centre of the body while walking. Swinging ones arms is always a good idea while learning how to walk to make it a part of ones walking technique as it tends to burn more calories, gives one a better aerobic workout and also engages more muscles throughout ones torso. While learning how to walk properly one should also concentrate on the position of the feet wherein the heel should touch the ground first. One should also try and take shorter steps rather than longer steps as more frequent shorter steps tend to be easier on the joints and also gives the individual a better workout. Those individuals who take up walking as an exercise and also follow the given tips to learn walking properly tend to find a significant improvement in their performance.

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