Apr
02
2009
2

What are the advantages and disadvantages of barefoot walking?

Image by Lu - CC-BY

In modern western cities it’s uncommon to see people going barefoot, yet in most of the world and for most of human existence barefoot has been the norm. The human foot has 24 bones, working together in a complex structure designed to lessen the impact of footfall, combined with muscles tendons and ligaments that store energy [more...]

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Feb
16
2009
0

What is power walking?

Statue by Hugo Lederer (photo by chaosinjune - CC-BY)

Power walking, also known as speed walking or fitness walking, is a style of walking that is optimised for exercise and cardiovascular fitness. Normal walking pace is a little under four miles per hour (six kilometers per hour). Power walking raises that to around five miles per hour (seven to nine kilometers per hour), which [more...]

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