FitNessieHow to do it
- Stand tall with your chin level and your gaze a few yards ahead.
- Step forward and land on your heel first, with the knee slightly unlocked.
- Roll your weight along the foot toward the base of the big toe.
- Push off the ball of the rear foot and let that leg swing through.
- Swing your arms gently from the shoulders, opposite to your legs, and keep a steady easy pace.
Key cues
- Imagine a string lifting the top of your head
- Heel first, then roll to the toe
- Push off the back leg
- Relaxed shoulders, soft elbows
- Short, comfortable strides
Common mistakes
- Slouching or leaning forward
- Looking down at your feet or phone
- Overstriding with very long steps
- Landing flat-footed or toes first
Muscles worked
- Primary
- Calves, quads, hamstrings and glutes
- Secondary
- Hip flexors, abductors, abs, obliques and lower back
Equipment
None.
