You’re probably walking the wrong way – GOOD FORM

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In the rush of everyday life, the feet are almost forgotten about any special care or pampering. But, this limb that carries the weight of the entire body, 24 hours a day, deserves more attention than you might think. The Australian Physical Therapy Association claims that noticing and correcting details, such as how much force we put into the stride, can prevent many knee and hip problems. To avoid these types of problems, we’ve listed some warnings to improve your step.

1. Ballerina posture
Do you know when your mother called attention all the time to fix her posture? Well, as usual, she was right. Bad posture puts pressure on your feet and this directly affects the way you walk. The direction of the chest must always be forward and not towards the ground. So, head up and chest out!

2. Hips and heels in perfect harmony
Unless you’re on a runway, forget about the exaggerated sway as you walk. When walking, you need to keep your hips as much as possible in the same direction as your heels, they cannot move too far to the sides. Leave the bouncy Beyoncé just for the dance floor!

3. Towards the right steps
Even strides, not too long and not too short, are more comfortable for the movement of the whole body and lessen the impact on the hips. By doing this, you also ensure that the back leg, which is about to take the next step, propels you forward and doesn’t drag you into the next step causing you to walk even faster.

4. Fairy stomp
In addition to waking the downstairs neighbors, heavy footfalls can also cause foot problems. Walking smoothly is the best option to prevent any type of injury, no matter how small.

5. The perfect match
As stylish as they are, heels are definitely not the right choice for long-distance hikes. Always choose the most comfortable one! Sneakers are a good option and on top of that they are in fashion. And if you still can’t leave the heels aside, always take your sneakers in your shoulder bag for last-minute unforeseen circumstances.