Heel Toe Walk for Balance
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN There are many wonderful exercises to practice which will help improve balance. The heel toe walk is among them. Sometimes referred to as the tandem walk, the heel toe walk is easy to practice in any setting where you have room to travel forward and back for 4-8 consecutive steps. For safety, begin […]
Gait and Posture Tips for Walking
Gait and Posture Tips for Walking By Gretchen Wilson Experts agree that walking is one of the easiest and healthiest ways to keep your body tuned up. Spending time walking properly will also help improve your balance. Whether you’re walking to get fit or training for a special event, you’ll get more out of your […]
Walking and Arm Pumping
A Total Body Exercise Most people think of walking as a workout for the legs only. BUT, you can transform this activity into a total body exercise, just by walking and arm pumping at the same time! Arm pumping almost doubles the aerobic benefit of walking and tones the muscles of the arms, shoulders, and back at […]