Guys, Here is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
We’re not living in 3rd person. So people are usually not aware of posture degradation. If only people were okay with telling other people saying ”hey, I saw you walking by and noticed your posture is slipping. You should fix that” Me: Oh shit! Thank you for noticing. I will fix that before it gets worse
This comment may be trying to mock this video, but all human children naturally walk this way until they started using cheap hard sole "sport" shoes. I rolled my eyes at this video at first but then I find out that I already naturally walk with a midfoot strike as I walk barefoot around my house a lot and almost never wear these thick sole shoes, as they feel very restricted to my feet.
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@@Litho434 Yeah, I remember when I saw Wall-E and immediately thought that this was the most likely future scenario of humanity, I still do. Although an AI takeover a la Skynet (from The Terminator movies) doesn't seem too far-fetched anymore.
I found that a good cue to walk like this is to imagine that even when you're walking across level ground, you are actually walking up very low steps/stairs that are 1 inch tall. I find that walking up (normal height) stairs makes me naturally do the kind of walking you're advocating, and following this cue for level ground to imagine walking up very low steps does all the things you're listing: slight bend/hinge at ankles + knees + hips, lifting each step with hip flexors, striking and bearing most weight on mid/forefoot, and pushing off using extension of all those joints including the glutes. It's an easy external cue that allows me to instinctively walk this way.
Was taught this way of walking by Japanese over 50 years ago - it has made walking a constant pleasure. Great when you realise you have your own shock absorbers built in. Leaning INTo the walk makes it effortless.
@@kimbarsegyan When you have time take yourself to a city cafe with tables outside and watch the people walking past you. Imagine that each of them have a little plum line running from the top of the head straight down to the ground. Note how much of the body is forward or back of this vertical line going down to the ground. Very soon you'll notice that because of heels on shoes and often a sense of general anxiety most people are walking but leaning backwards. Now if you're a little bit anxious it makes sense to lean slightly backwards because you're buying more time to ascertain whether there's any danger or not. This could come from the people coming towards you or beside you or the general surroundings where something like a car, a dog or a bicycle is could just shoot out and collide with you. Then notice someone confidently walking forwards and you may be surprised to find they generally lean into the fall of walking. Walking is about having the confidence to walk into the empty space in front of you with the expectation that your foot will land safely and carry you forward. Most times when we slip and fall backwards onto our arse it's because we are already leaning backwards and the heel contact becomes so slight that we can easily lose control of that foot and end up slipping. Conversely when we are leaning forwards and we stumble we can often quickly regain our balance and continue moving forward. Often with less upset than if we had fallen backwards. So you see leaning forwards into the walk gives you more confidence and opportunity to regain your balance plus it as the additional advantage that you are moving your body mass into the direction you want to go. Basically you are already on balance and leaning in the direction you expect your football to land. This is actually different to someone who is leaning backwards when they step as they have to shift the body weight forward in order to move forward onto the foot. So from a balance perspective moving forward with your body ahead of the vertical line is one movement whereas moving forward with your body weight behind the vertical line requires two movements. First you have to move from the unbalanced back position to the vertical position and then move forward into the falling into the walk position. This is why in many sports and martial arts it pays to be able to be on balance as you only have to do one movement as opposed to doing two if you are frightened or hedging your bets by leaning backwards.
I'm a barefoot country girl. Your video shows how I always walked. At some point in elementary (I think around 6th grade), I was told I was walking incorrectly. I've been walking heel toe since. I never walk heel toe while barefooted though so it will be no problem to revert back to my natural walk on all surfaces.
I think it's important to know WHY they said you were walking incorrectly. If there was no reason, then go ahead and revert. But if it was a professional trying to help with some kind of problem or pain you're experiencing, you might want to think twice. (Unless you have reason to believe that they were wrong.) Just a thought.
just recently started going barefoot as much as possible, walking trails and everything and the amount of strength my feet and toes have is crazy. my balance is better than ever and I played DB in football
@@jakebarnes3054 Depends. A barefoot shoe will give you 3mm of protection, but if something pierced you can react. With pure bare feet you develop calluses over time, and they are strong and as barefoot, maximum feedback so good reaction times. Heal striking a nail, you have no reaction time, you will be injured, forefoot striking, you can react and avoid injury.
I remember reading this walking method in a book about "how to be a ninja" back when I was a preteen. The reasons it suggested forefoot walking was because it was quieter and you had a more sure step when walking on uneven ground. I never equated "quieter" with "less stress" until watching your video.
No way. This is actually a thing?? When I was about 6, I was obsessed with being a ninja. I trained myself to do several “ninja things” including walking silently. I went outside and practiced walking on crunchy leaves until I could do it silently. I’ve been walking this way ever since, and I keep accidentally sneaking up on people. Turns out this is the proper way to walk, which is cool. Oh and the whole ninja thing? That was meant to be too, I suppose. Now I’m 18 and am a black belt and instructor in karate. Sometimes kids will hurt their feet running and jumping on their heels, so I’ve actually taught the “ninja walk” to quite a few.
I totally did this as well, not influenced by the ninja book but essentially for the same reasons! Also because I wore flip flops a lot and hated the slapping sound, so I practiced until it was silent :D Another excellent reason I learned from a "how medieval people walked" video which was explaining the teased "flouncy" walk: It's safer! Before the days of protective soles, toe-first stepping allowed a sample of the terrain *before* committing your full body weight into the step.
Having been in the military, this is very good information. When you are marching for hours across uneven terrain and underbrush, sometimes in near total darkness, you learn very quickly that tromping around heel striking is an easy path to a sprained ankle, not to mention quickly fatiguing the few small muscles you are relying on. Some may adapt by turning their feet outwards to an exaggerated degree, using biomechanics to prevent underpronation and rolling the feet. Useful in some situations, but not always. Instead, you learn to lean more on your full body, spreading your weight evenly, shifting it smoothly, and using your biggest muscles to maintain forward propulsion and traverse uneven terrain efficiently and with stability. Obviously there are some added differences in gait when you're loaded, also depending on your pack's load distribution features, but much still applies.
I am former-military. I have never heard of marching on uneven terrain or underbrush. The Army has a command of "route-step", meaning, stop marching and walk as needed--due to uneven terrain or crossing a bridge that could develop sway from harmonics of unison marching.
At 70 years old I’m relearning to walk properly after 11 years of Meneires disease which has wrecked my balance. Heel striking makes me feel unsteady and out of balance and causes all kinds of body pain so I quit walking. After using your methods and watching this video(which I’m going to watch again and again) I can walk fairly steadily with no pain. I am deeply grateful you made this video. It’s going to take a little relearning but I can do this!
I am almost that age, and when a chronic knee pain could not go away, I decided my problem was I had destroyed my body by years of incorrect walking. Then I tried various methods intuitively, and what my body led me to was something very similar to this. Within two months of this final gait, the knee pain is completely gone. And now I use a 12kg backpack and it is fun.
Guys, Here is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
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I ”learned” how to run using the heel to toe roll when I was a kid in the late 80’s. I got my Nike Air running shoes with the latest heel cushioning technology... but I thought to myself, how can this be the way to run when it takes Nike Air’s to do it? When I walked and played around barefoot, I couldn’t land on my heel the way I ”should”. So how did the stone age people run? How did anyone run before Nike? These questions never got an answer from the grownups back then.
I learnt the way to run is to land mid foot never heels and contract your foot when you flex your leg up to decrease stride time or something like that making you stride faster because the foot and leg is flexed closer to the body
@@TheCastedone yeah my bet as I near the 40s is that about two thirds of grownups mostly stop growing in their heads at 20 something because they think they are kind of done learning most of life just because they are basically self satisfied but actually frustrated, roughly functional adults and somehow for most of society that's OK enough to live your life.
I learned of this as 'Fox Walking' back in my early teens when I was obsessively studying martial arts. I taught myself to walk this way back then largely as a conceit as it is also an extremely stealthy way of walking. It is now completely ingrained habit. I have roommates who wish I would wear a bell around the house because I am frequently startling them by being somewhere they do not expect. They cannot hear my approach.
Silent fast reflexive and agile it's like having a small superpower i had nerve pain in my thigh for few months when I started doing this but it was worth it
Glad you included hip flexors in your video. Most just focus on powering from glutes. I use the belly button as my cue for client. "Make believe your legs start at your belley button." This gets them out of quad walking and makes it easy to get more extension in the frontal plane. I think of the heel as landing or controlling a fall and that the motion of the bottom of the foot is akin to a wheel, thus dispersing energy and stress, and then the push off with the big toe.
While this info is known to me since I'm a huge barefoot afficionado, I can't but to listen in awe as I've never heard this info being presented anywhere nearly as well before.
This makes a lot of sense because it’s what we observe in children from the first few baby steps onward; very much more toes and ball of foot involvement and not much heel or foot slap. Also, the slight sportsman stance is present in toddlers automatically as a balancing and propulsion aid. What children do instinctively is hugely informative and well worth noting. Thanks for your help. 👍🏾
Note also how naturally toddlers pick something up from the floor, i.e. they use their quads, hamstrings and glutes perfectly to take their bodyweight and squat with a straight (not vertical) back rather than bending forwards at the hips and lower back (lumbar) and reaching down like adults do when they've gained bad habits. It's strange how we can learn so much from toddlers when they're supposed to be learning from us, although they probably do eventually learn from us how NOT to pick something up from the floor properly by watching us. With posture and bodily movement, it's always best to go back to basics to see what you've got wrong and what better way than watching what a toddler does naturally and before they grow into bad habits like us. They move so naturally easily, fluidly and free, something we should all aim for if our skeleton is going to stand the test of time, because bad posture and bad kinetics wear badly on your joints and weaken your musculature over time, which then puts even more stress on your joints, i.e. it's your musculature, especially involuntary muscles, that stop your skeleton from dropping to the ground, i.e. muscles are supportive of joints, making muscle tone very important. Resistance training is great for improving muscle tone and it works out the joints, ligaments and tendons as well as your muscles, so they all get stronger, even your bones benefit by being strengthened. And you don't even have to buy expensive gym equipment or pay to go to a gym, all you need are some latex resistance bands that are quite inexpensive, in fact there's one way in which they are actually better than weights and that's because when you start a rep with a weight, you bear the full weight straight away, but with a resistance band, the rep starts off really easy when the band is slack and gets harder and demands more strength gradually as the it begins to stretch, making it much easier on the joints. Sorry for going on a bit Jenny, but hopefully you will be able to take something away from it.
I learned this just by walking bare feet. Shoes absorb ths shock that tell you what you are doing wrong, and isolate your feet from the very ground you are supposed to touch. We've learned some weird habbits. Thank you for the video! You are amazing!
yes, yes, yes .. i almost hurt my neck watching this from nodding so much, because every sentence is intuitively and practically correct. I'm astounded that the podiatrist I visited a few years back (and got me wearing $300 orthotics) didn't know any of this. Thank you!
Thank you so much. My (now ex) PT told me I must learn to heel strike and roll through the foot and buy shoes that encourage this and cushion it. He says my slight forward lean when I walk and front/mid foot strike with use of no shoes or barefoot shoes is wrong and will cause problems. I have tried his way but it is causing a lot of pain in my low back, knees and hips along with headaches. Now I will stop and revert to proper walking and get a new PT. I am so glad I watched this.
This was excellent. I’ve been walking only barefoot or with barefoot shoes for about 10 years. It does make a big difference. And also I respect anybody that has put this level of commitment to understanding anatomy. As a massage therapist who studies anatomy regularly, I respect it.
I’ve been learning how to walk again after a spinal cord injury - have felt like a toddler and trying different ways to balance and get momentum. Thanks for this! It really helps seeing how to focus my feet and big toes rather than trying to force a heel-first step. Really great explanation too!
Good information! I grew up rarely using shoes, even outside (poor neighborhood in Mexico) and I naturally walk “correctly.” I don’t have any back pain or knee pain. My wife and her family walk “the wrong way” and they suffer from back and knee pain even though they’re small people. This probably has a lot to do with it
BRO! You have literally changed my life (and my wife's life) with this video! Her feet are always hurting and we couldn't figure out why. Her dad has foot pain, so we figured she just inherited it. But dude! She coppied your walk from this video and it actually doesn't hurt her! Like, literally her feet were just hurting because she was walking wrong (mine too, but it is less extreme for me). Thank you for this video, man! You've saved my wife a boatload of foot pain, and me a boatload of hand soreness from foot massages XD (Joking aside though, seriously, thank you for this!)
Having dealt with Achilles issues for 30 years, I really think you’ve got it nailed. I’ve been researching for some time, and most of this information is out there, but I appreciate the straight forward clear presentation. It may just change my life.
This is an excellent presentation. Im a natual 'toe walker' (with well bent knee) as a result of 40 years of competitive skiing. Ive noticed that all who stand, walk, etc. this way rarely if ever wind up with knee or other problems/injuries. Competetive skiing develops 'balance' to an extrodinarlily fine control process chiefly by teeny increments 'differential' toe pressure to best control balance over uneven terrain.
Along with your other videos you have really helped me. I was plagued in my running and walking with heel pain and achillies problems. I tried more heavily padded running shoes, then shoe insoles , all to no avail After 12 months of persistent pain, and trying what i thought was everything , this has changed my life. I thought as i had turned 60 it was just down to old age, that i now encountering pain from running and walking Ive been following your guide for two weeks, and my foot is 90% better already, im actually pain free , thankyou i do find myself occasionally heel striking when i have lost focus, i guess it's just a bad habit , but it's starting to feel more normal now, to walk as you instruct , and again i thankyou
I knew this growing up as "Indian walking", mainly because I read about this in a series of fictionalized historical stories about colonial new England - and it was mentioned that the ingenious peoples walked toe-heel, as opposed to heel-toe. (And they described the benefits of it - mainly by feeling out the ground as you step forward.)
You are so right about this better and proper way of walking. A year and a half ago, I was experiencing planter fasciitis in both feet. Pain in my knees and back. This all had been building up over time of course. So, after many videos on the causes, and cures for planter fasciitis, I started learning about how to walk properly. Thanks to many here on TH-cam. Also the benefits of barefoot shoes, (like Xero shoes and sandals ) I ditched any shoes I had with high arches, too much cushion and elevated heels. Started walking differently. Which at first is a challenge. Still practicing this way of walking to this day. What difference this has made in my life. All those previous symptoms went away. At 63, I’m taking daily 3 mile walks in this amazing preserve where I live, and I’m loving it. It’s never too late for reprogramming your body to walk correctly, thus reaping all the benefits.
this video was 14mins long. 14mins of info to remember with each step. It's going to take me forever to walk over to my microwave to get my pizza pocket.
Very insightful video! I have hamstring pain only when walking - skipping rope, weight training the hamstrings, or even walking/running on the treadmill are all fine, but not walking outdoors - so I thought I'd look into it. Despite all the comments joking about learning to walk as adults, this video covered WHY we may struggle to walk optimally in the modern world, and really broke down the concepts in an inspiring way for me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I started with ankle instability from the age of 8. Doctors basically said it was because of my height, (I'm a 6 footer) by the time I was in my early teens I was seeing physiotherapists for it, and they were saying it was wear and tear, arthritis was thrown in there at one point...They told me I had unconsciously started walking incorrectly from repeatedly spraining them (my right ankle the worst) and said that it was causing more weakness - so it was drilled into me to walk heel-toe. I used to say to my mum back in my teens - If they're telling me it's wear and tear, just from general walking at this age what am I going to be like by my 40's? Well, I've got thickened achilles, from constant micro-tears, had partial ruptures, hammered cartilage in my knees, had gluteus medial tear, hip and lower back pain. I've been unable to see a physiotherapist all of last year and doubt it will be anytime soon that I can get to see one. So, my right ankle is completely hammered - in the past, I've always been able to manage the flair ups but I've lost so much leg muscle/strength and can't walk without a support brace, the pain and instability is so bad I've been at the point that I worry that the damage will be irreversible. I am determined that all I needed is someone who could help me just enough to get started - once I get it stable I can get back to doing my exercise (walking/dance/love zumba). I can't believe it!!! Wish I'd had you 35 years ago - as I was actually walking forefoot/midfoot strike - exactly as I should have been in the first place! It feels strange and will take time to change my gait after so long, and obviously is only the first step in the right direction, but thank you, thank you, thank you - sincerely. You have done what 40 years of other doctors and therapists failed to do - explain and actually help me. This is going to get me out of the house at last! YES!!!!
@@rudolfantler1732 Yes, thanks! I'm getting there. Slowly building the strength back up in my legs. Getting back on to my exercising too, so I'm moving in the right direction!
@@Pattys1967 Yes, in fact I'm just about to do some zumba! Can't do it every day just yet, but I'm getting there slow & steady. Haven't used any support for a few months now. Thanks & good luck yourself!
As someone who had to relearn walking after an accident, I'm familiar with lot of these terms and a few techniques. Loved all the science behind it. Nice to know even more.
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Its been almost 6months of transitioning to fore foot landing thanks to u bro. I am watching all these videos again and I can grasp more information now that I have some experience in fore foot walking. All these technology ideas are from our body. Respect bro for all the research u have done
Fascinating. I've been walking on the beach a lot lately. And particularly when you're in sand with some give to it, you will naturally end up lifting more with your upper leg muscles and adopting a slight athletic stance. I also do short stretches of walking backwards on the beach with a more pronounced crouch. It's not sustainable, but the muscle memory of engaging all those different muscles stays with you when you resume forward walking.
You are amazing!! I remember over a year ago I found you, the problem was, it takes a lot of commitment and well... Today I am back because I want to get back to doing sprints, for so many reasons, unfortunately, there is no one, that talks about how to do that at 56. So I'm starting with the foundation here with you. One day you will have millions of views!!! Thank you 🙏🏼👍🏼🤗
This is how I used to walk naturally indoors. It feels so much more comfortable and I will start to walk outdoors like this too. This is without doubt the best video for healthy walking. Your delivery is top notch (you also have a lovely calming voice). Thank you.
I swear by walking ... if you need a reason to start go treat yourself to something one or two towns away and walk back you'll be proud you did it and make it a regular part of your week 💪💪
After experiencing a prolapsed disc, the NHS physio said, "just walk naturally!" I replied, "Can you remind me what that is?" I had no idea how to walk any more! Fortunately for me, being a violinist. I am an expert in upper body movement skills. So I began to apply the same principles. The point is, there is not just one way of doing things, You might walk on the balls of your feet, leaning forwards, being silent. Another time you might be pushing from the calves. like Fred Astaire, especially going uphill. Why waste energy pulling yourself up step-by-step if you can push. Watch a runner. The one whose nose is in front of his toes will win. He is pushing! You might stride from your thighs. You might even stroll from your back muscles. Women will often move through the middle using a figure-of-eight energy cycle throughout the body. If a man copies this, the two will walk at the same speed effortlessly because his figure-of-eight will take longer. A great way to move fast effortlessly, especially uphill is to copy the Chinese coolie. You need courage and attention for this. By completely relaxing the pelvis you lean full body forwards so that were you tense you would fall over but your reflexes will stop this and weight alone will carry you forwards your legs continually catching up! I followed sequences of style changes and was never overtaken.
Thank you for this video & explanation. I always felt this was the proper way to run or walk, but felt awkward when I tried to walk this way. Your information helped. Yesterday I walked almost 3 miles using this method. I am not sure I was doing it correctly, but I will keep practicing. It was slower, 2-3 minutes per mile slower. Hopefully the speed will increase with practice. BTW I am 71 years young.
Been working on walking "correctly" for about two years now since being hit by a car. Typically after a good day's workout, I'm most sore in the lower back and tops and bottoms of my feet. I have to keep my knees bent a little more, and always keep working on that core strength!
I still remember this one factoid from an anthropology course I took in college: walking is the act of falling forward but catching yourself by swinging a foot forward. As a natural klutz, I can painfully attest to the truth of that statement.
I am nearly 70 years old and have Parkinson’s Disease. I walk 7 days per week as a means of slowing the disease and keeping me off the medications that cause lots of other issues. Your information is extremely helpful and I wanted to thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
@@OffGridMadMan Thanks for the kind reply! I have nothing to complain about at all. What I deal with is nothing compared to what some people endure. And the world truly is full of gracious, kind and caring people like you. I’m especially thankful for that. You stay well also!
turning 34 in a few months, obese and sitting in a chair all day long for work. i've committed myself to this strategy of walking the past month and while tough at first, it's quite rewarding feeling the soreness in muscles that i'm not used to getting (it used to just all be in my calves). thanks for the excellent video. subscribed as well.
Grown and Healthy, Wow, you are an amazing presenter. I am 67 years old & I am going through a very painful case of planter fasciitis . You are very informative . I have been searching for someone who can help me with this problem. Thank you so much.
Traditional shoes make it nearly impossible to strike front foot first due to raised heel and no ankle flexibility in sole. I gues this is why most people walk with heel strike first. I started to wear barefeet shoes and quickly learned heel strike is not a good idea because it hurts fast outside when walking on hard surfaces. My 1 year old daughter and 3 year old actually both mainly walk front foot. Decided to order them some barefeet shoes, so that they can hopefully maintain their natural walking method.
I learned this years ago when Dad taught me to hunt. It works quite well. Wearing moccasins is a great way to practice this method. I am a revolutionary era re-enactor and use moccasins (no elevated heal) a good part of the year. You find out quickly you don't want to use a heal to toe method.
This explains a lot, I think, about what is wrong with me. What I practice, as a result of many teachings, is NOT this. It will take me a concerted effort to understand this method of walking at to practice for a re-training of how I walk. Your demonstration brings to light some things that I have thought, but the conventional teachings are against that. This is very helpful, thank you.
Watch how Parkour athletes land/stick a jump, the heel plays no role, and these are athletes who specialise in jumps on hard surfaces. Awesome video, very informative and well delivered, thank you.
I recently fell from a 10 meters jump, naturally did that, only broke a bone, the doctors told me I was lucky, fuck no I wasn't lucky I know how to land, now the physiotherapist is trying to teach me walk heel first, the people ask me why I hold only contempt for modern medicine (expet for surgery that is quite good)
This video is outstanding! This answers so many questions I have had! You are blessed if you were led to this information! Bob and Brad got me started on this topic, but this video took things to the next level!!
I ran the Honolulu Marathon barefoot for years by running like this. There was no information like yours available at the time, so I had to work it out for myself. It felt awkward at first, running by planting my forefoot first. I practiced on the grass in parks and on beaches at low tide on packed sand. Eventually pavement was no problem. Not only did I avoid injuries caused by heel strike, but my eyesight improved greatly. I could spot stones and dog shit and slivers of glass glinting a long way ahead of me.
Thank you so much. In two weeks I’m now without the knee and hip pain that has plagued me for many years/ decades. And now my neck pain is improving aswell.
After falling on my lower back at age 13, i started a piriformis syndrome and walking starts to be tight. Walking is so much the base to be able to have a life. Thank you so much for your videos.
Thanks for the great tutorial! After 25 years in an office, seated 40 (50?) hours a week...Im learning how to walk again! Its amazing how many people neglect their bodies, myself included. Most don't realize, until they experience pain.
I never payed attention to how I walk as being fit was more important. Since I have had back problems I have looked in to my walking pattern and found I had Trauberg gait. Now I am consciously making the changes and have improved my flexibility.
At 27 y/o in basic training, I quickly developed bilateral stress fractures in both feet. Then I discovered that my ankles were locked; then I have pes cavus feet with pronation, knocked knees, and pelvic tilt. 😖 I can trip walking across a flat floor. At 62 now, after some rehab and orthotics and being told to concentrate on my heel strike, I will be relearning how to walk after watching your video. It certainly can’t be more painful than what I’ve put up with with bilateral tarsal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, and toes that don’t know that why have any purpose in life other than to hang out! I can’t even walk barefoot due to the pain. Thank you for your thoughtful and thorough video!
Wow wow wow wow!!!! I have had some serious back pain for the 3 years. I started walking like this while watching the video and my back pain and whole body position has shifted in to balance. Unbelievable thank you thank you!!!
It's crazy..my lower back pain brought me here. Not even when I. Kid sports did anyone tell the importance of long stretching and walking properly..they were always just stuck on posture..do all this and stretching, posture comes along
So many of our simple, patterned behaviors can be doorways to greater awareness, wellbeing and health when we take time to notice them. Thank you for shedding light on walking, one of my favorite activities that I’ve been doing incorrectly for over 40 years. Mind-blowing and game-changing ✨🙏✨
Excellent video and explanation. I have been running barefoot for 13 years on all kinds of surfaces and I would never go back to big cushioned as it just feels wrong. I do have some Xero shoes for the really stony ground but mostly run barefoot. I have tried to explain to people how barefoot running on solid concrete is fine and the uniform surface makes it easy and fast. I hope your video gets widespread acceptance as there is so much misunderstanding out there.
Thank you for this. Since starting to wear barefoot shoes a few years ago, I've been looking for videos on this. Yours is the best I've seen. By the way, in line with what you say about the conditions in which we evolved to walk, walking around barefoot (or in good, flexible barefoot shoes) on uneven surfaces like rocks and tree trunks feels great.
Thank you for the in-depth explanation and showing the actual technique. I’m seeing a chiropractor for back pain, and he did try to explain this. I am getting good results. 👍🏼 I ‘toe-out’ unfortunately, and at 60 years old and decades of back pain getting worse, I will practice your method when I walk tomorrow. I see from this video regarding keeping the first ray toward the goal. I’ll let you know my results. I subscribed to your channel, too. God Bless You, stay safe and healthy everyone. PS: I am forwarding this to my chiropractor. Thanks again 👏
Yes, old habits are hard to break, but it will be easier, if you notice the toe direction is mostly influenced by the internal/external rotation of the hips. You can Stretch and strengthen the rotation, with practicing 90/90 hip drill variations and pigeon pose.
This is amazing. Precise scientific explanation of the complex dynamics that a barefoot baby learns to do on a natural (non-uniform) surface. As a barefoot trail runner I now understand what my body's been doing much more clearly. Thank you!
I’m kinda burned out from months of ten miles a day in the mountains, but this video motivated me to go out in the freezing weather and try these techniques on today’s ten. Thanks!
Just had my first foot surgery at 57. I’m riddled with arthritis and have had weeks of physical therapy post surgery and still struggling with my gate. The podiatrist has two more surgeries to add screws to help with my movement. I’m hesitant to continue on this path because my gate is still struggling. I miss my walks. This movement this morning has already felt better than the heel toe suggestion. I may not be an “evolutionist” but I can see the natural (design ) of how this movement has more benefit to me in balance alone. Thank you! Would love to have a trainer like you!
OMG!! This guy is brilliant! I was JUST about to teach a Tap Dancing class when I saw this! We ALWAYS prance on the fronts of our feet with our knees bent when we do the very agile thing called, Tap Dancing"! And, when I work in the yard, I never walk heel-strike-knee-straight-roll-through!!! And I rant about the stupidity of them heel pads that shove the whole body into bad posture and support nothing! WOW because no one else that I have found, and I DO look, is this brilliant!! THANK YOU, SIR. Subscribed FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I started running a few weeks ago - where there is a strong emphasis on NOT heel striking since it will slow you down and the shock from impact may damage your joints. And I’ve been feeling like being mindful of not doing that on runs has genuinely changed the way I walk at all times. Like I’m walking more lightly, less rigid, actually engaging my glutes to propel myself, instead of dragging myself forward with my front foot. Your explanations about the walking cycle has given some context to this observation! And I feel like I’m on a good path.
Hello. I ran across your TH-cam channel, and I needed to tell you that you have changed my life! I have high arches and have lived with foot, knee, and back pain my entire life. Conventional wisdom has been super cushioned shoes with custom orthotics. After watching your videos, I decided to give it a shot. Actually, I have an old pair of Merrill's minimalist and went for a walk. Took several conscious attempts but finally found my rhythm, and after an hour, my feet felt amazing! I've been practicing your technique for a week now and I've been walking pain free for the first time in my life! Who knew at almost 56 years old, I'd be learning how to walk? 🤣
I watched this video and I was like "great, now I have to relearn how to walk". Then I got up, took a few steps and noticed I have always walked like that, I guess?? In fact, if I try to walk on my heels it feels really weird. So at least I got one thing right in my life lol
That's a very detailed explanation. My simplest way to explain it from my experience running and walking in 5 fingers Vibram is to activate your calves just enough so it raises your heel off the ground. When you are taking steps you want to adjust the activation/contraction of your calves just enough so your heel kisses the ground when you are stepping forward. If you feel an impact on your heel, you should adjust your calves tension higher, if your don't feel you're even close to the ground, you should adjust your calves tension lower. Basically you can see your calves as shocks for a car.
I walk this way automatically when naturally barefoot, always have done, but as soon as I put on any brand of barefoot shoe, everything falls apart. I forget how to walk. My gait and feet stiffen and I have to fight from dropping into heel striking. After watching some videos that said lightly leading with the heel was correct, I spent half the day today trying it around the house with both vivo and vibram barefoot shoes. My problem ankle, which has been pain free this past year and a half in lockdown, is now clicking and acting up. If only walking barefoot all the time was feasible in this concrete world.
theoretically it shouldnt be that straining if you walk right (ball of foot) which should absorb everthing like a spring, but yeah, our feet were probably not meant for this, forestground is best ;D
same thing for me. I love walking, and even running barefoot. It come naturally But as soon as i put barefoot shoes, everything changes. Somehow you loose all the necessary stimulus to the feet. While at the same time not having support and cushioning of regular shoes, makes you more prone to injuring your feet.I So i moved to Spain, where i can spend most of the year barefoot. Another point - although wearing flip flops is normally disapproved by feet or gate specialists, i find them more natural then so called barefoot shoes.
Great video, Thanks! The combination of your scientific explanations and practical demonstrations are invaluable. I watched many videos about proper walking gait, and I learned more from yours than all others!
My feet ache right now. I go over my ankle a lot and have pulled my knees hiking downhill with my big old clunky walking boots on, many times. Time to lose the weight and build strength and stability again. Thank you.
For further walking videos: th-cam.com/play/PLZFE95XAoYbWRpHHP_tfqQx9sb_Cq9OXf.html
timestamps! great vid, thanks so much
Guys, Here is The Savior
YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic:
"Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation
Yad - "Behold The Hand"
He - "Behold the Breath"
Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
Doesn't look like its working for him. Where is your video?
Trying to practice this style by pretending I’m walking on a hazards surface whilst in shoes. Is that a good approach?
Thank you for making the whole playlist. Thank you for existing.
My dad at 23 "I think ill buy a house
Me at 23 " how to walk"
This was painful and funny
Me at 51, I think I'll take walking more seriously, circle of life
Turned 23 today, LMAO
I've walked awkward since like kindergarten and my family just poked fun instead of offering any kind of advice lmao
I'm 22 so i still have time.. right?
Never once in my life I every thought I'd watch a tutorial on how to walk
Atleast I don't think so
And yet here we are.
Walk Correctly.
I've watched a video on correct breathing when exercising. So i said to my self wth let's get all the basics done
We’re not living in 3rd person. So people are usually not aware of posture degradation. If only people were okay with telling other people saying ”hey, I saw you walking by and noticed your posture is slipping. You should fix that”
Me: Oh shit! Thank you for noticing. I will fix that before it gets worse
This should be required viewing for ALL TODDLERS. I wish I had seen this when I was first learning how to walk.
Toddlers can't understand this video tf?
@@jackmak2980 Did a toddler tell you that?
This comment may be trying to mock this video, but all human children naturally walk this way until they started using cheap hard sole "sport" shoes. I rolled my eyes at this video at first but then I find out that I already naturally walk with a midfoot strike as I walk barefoot around my house a lot and almost never wear these thick sole shoes, as they feel very restricted to my feet.
@@253637zero2 I used to walk more on the front of my foot as a kid but my mum told me not to, so I unlearned that I guess
Instead we should stop giving our children high heel drop shoes
It's crazy how far away from nature we are that a video on how to properly walk is fascinating.
And the crazy part is that we aren't tho, we are just another virus that the earth is taking care of, human life is so precious and fragile
@@jacaanthony another virus??? Jesus christ people have listened to scientists with an ideologically informed opinion to such a degree that they openly express their self hatred.
We are barley any different from the people in wall-e
have kids go barefoot as much as possible, and most problems will be avoided
@@Litho434 Yeah, I remember when I saw Wall-E and immediately thought that this was the most likely future scenario of humanity, I still do. Although an AI takeover a la Skynet (from The Terminator movies) doesn't seem too far-fetched anymore.
I found that a good cue to walk like this is to imagine that even when you're walking across level ground, you are actually walking up very low steps/stairs that are 1 inch tall. I find that walking up (normal height) stairs makes me naturally do the kind of walking you're advocating, and following this cue for level ground to imagine walking up very low steps does all the things you're listing: slight bend/hinge at ankles + knees + hips, lifting each step with hip flexors, striking and bearing most weight on mid/forefoot, and pushing off using extension of all those joints including the glutes. It's an easy external cue that allows me to instinctively walk this way.
@@aaronlehman1328 Great tip! 👍🏻
As a baby this is really useful
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@@buddyXqreal
Was taught this way of walking by Japanese over 50 years ago - it has made walking a constant pleasure. Great when you realise you have your own shock absorbers built in. Leaning INTo the walk makes it effortless.
What do you mean with "leaning into the walk"?
@@kimbarsegyan When you have time take yourself to a city cafe with tables outside and watch the people walking past you. Imagine that each of them have a little plum line running from the top of the head straight down to the ground. Note how much of the body is forward or back of this vertical line going down to the ground. Very soon you'll notice that because of heels on shoes and often a sense of general anxiety most people are walking but leaning backwards. Now if you're a little bit anxious it makes sense to lean slightly backwards because you're buying more time to ascertain whether there's any danger or not. This could come from the people coming towards you or beside you or the general surroundings where something like a car, a dog or a bicycle is could just shoot out and collide with you.
Then notice someone confidently walking forwards and you may be surprised to find they generally lean into the fall of walking. Walking is about having the confidence to walk into the empty space in front of you with the expectation that your foot will land safely and carry you forward. Most times when we slip and fall backwards onto our arse it's because we are already leaning backwards and the heel contact becomes so slight that we can easily lose control of that foot and end up slipping. Conversely when we are leaning forwards and we stumble we can often quickly regain our balance and continue moving forward. Often with less upset than if we had fallen backwards.
So you see leaning forwards into the walk gives you more confidence and opportunity to regain your balance plus it as the additional advantage that you are moving your body mass into the direction you want to go. Basically you are already on balance and leaning in the direction you expect your football to land. This is actually different to someone who is leaning backwards when they step as they have to shift the body weight forward in order to move forward onto the foot. So from a balance perspective moving forward with your body ahead of the vertical line is one movement whereas moving forward with your body weight behind the vertical line requires two movements. First you have to move from the unbalanced back position to the vertical position and then move forward into the falling into the walk position. This is why in many sports and martial arts it pays to be able to be on balance as you only have to do one movement as opposed to doing two if you are frightened or hedging your bets by leaning backwards.
That helped me understand it. Leaning forward INTO the walk, it just clicked for me. Thanks.
@@liam3553 Thanks a lot for your detailed explanation, that was really helpful!
@@liam3553 great comment
I'm a barefoot country girl. Your video shows how I always walked. At some point in elementary (I think around 6th grade), I was told I was walking incorrectly. I've been walking heel toe since. I never walk heel toe while barefooted though so it will be no problem to revert back to my natural walk on all surfaces.
I think it's important to know WHY they said you were walking incorrectly. If there was no reason, then go ahead and revert. But if it was a professional trying to help with some kind of problem or pain you're experiencing, you might want to think twice. (Unless you have reason to believe that they were wrong.) Just a thought.
@@reiperx1064 I agree. The why is important. In my case, it wasn't a professional. Just elders telling me that I should walk heal toe.
just recently started going barefoot as much as possible, walking trails and everything and the amount of strength my feet and toes have is crazy. my balance is better than ever and I played DB in football
@@JifeesAgo don't u get worried about stepping on a needle or piece of smashed glass or rubble?
@@jakebarnes3054 Depends. A barefoot shoe will give you 3mm of protection, but if something pierced you can react. With pure bare feet you develop calluses over time, and they are strong and as barefoot, maximum feedback so good reaction times. Heal striking a nail, you have no reaction time, you will be injured, forefoot striking, you can react and avoid injury.
I remember reading this walking method in a book about "how to be a ninja" back when I was a preteen. The reasons it suggested forefoot walking was because it was quieter and you had a more sure step when walking on uneven ground. I never equated "quieter" with "less stress" until watching your video.
I'm going to start teaching my kids how to "ninja walk" now. Thank you, this will make them want to listen.
No way. This is actually a thing?? When I was about 6, I was obsessed with being a ninja. I trained myself to do several “ninja things” including walking silently. I went outside and practiced walking on crunchy leaves until I could do it silently. I’ve been walking this way ever since, and I keep accidentally sneaking up on people. Turns out this is the proper way to walk, which is cool. Oh and the whole ninja thing? That was meant to be too, I suppose. Now I’m 18 and am a black belt and instructor in karate. Sometimes kids will hurt their feet running and jumping on their heels, so I’ve actually taught the “ninja walk” to quite a few.
Woah, I had the same book back when I was a kid too
In ninjustsu we call it an "X-step." The more ya know
I totally did this as well, not influenced by the ninja book but essentially for the same reasons! Also because I wore flip flops a lot and hated the slapping sound, so I practiced until it was silent :D
Another excellent reason I learned from a "how medieval people walked" video which was explaining the teased "flouncy" walk: It's safer! Before the days of protective soles, toe-first stepping allowed a sample of the terrain *before* committing your full body weight into the step.
Having been in the military, this is very good information. When you are marching for hours across uneven terrain and underbrush, sometimes in near total darkness, you learn very quickly that tromping around heel striking is an easy path to a sprained ankle, not to mention quickly fatiguing the few small muscles you are relying on. Some may adapt by turning their feet outwards to an exaggerated degree, using biomechanics to prevent underpronation and rolling the feet. Useful in some situations, but not always. Instead, you learn to lean more on your full body, spreading your weight evenly, shifting it smoothly, and using your biggest muscles to maintain forward propulsion and traverse uneven terrain efficiently and with stability. Obviously there are some added differences in gait when you're loaded, also depending on your pack's load distribution features, but much still applies.
Exactly!
I am former-military. I have never heard of marching on uneven terrain or underbrush. The Army has a command of "route-step", meaning, stop marching and walk as needed--due to uneven terrain or crossing a bridge that could develop sway from harmonics of unison marching.
At 70 years old I’m relearning to walk properly after 11 years of Meneires disease which has wrecked my balance. Heel striking makes me feel unsteady and out of balance and causes all kinds of body pain so I quit walking. After using your methods and watching this video(which I’m going to watch again and again) I can walk fairly steadily with no pain. I am deeply grateful you made this video. It’s going to take a little relearning but I can do this!
i hope you made your goal thats amazing
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I'm 65, and improving my walking, squatting and balance are super important to my health. I like how this method ties it all together.
I am almost that age, and when a chronic knee pain could not go away, I decided my problem was I had destroyed my body by years of incorrect walking. Then I tried various methods intuitively, and what my body led me to was something very similar to this. Within two months of this final gait, the knee pain is completely gone. And now I use a 12kg backpack and it is fun.
Guys, Here is The Savior
YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic:
"Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation
Yad - "Behold The Hand"
He - "Behold the Breath"
Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
@@Praise___YaH 1) This has nothing to do with my comment. 2) If I wanted a sermon, I would go to church. People who put this bullshit in your face unsoliceted are assholes.
Now I see this video, as I sit here with anterior tibialis tendinitis, in both legs, and await my $850 prescription orthotics from the podiatrist.
I ”learned” how to run using the heel to toe roll when I was a kid in the late 80’s. I got my Nike Air running shoes with the latest heel cushioning technology... but I thought to myself, how can this be the way to run when it takes Nike Air’s to do it? When I walked and played around barefoot, I couldn’t land on my heel the way I ”should”. So how did the stone age people run? How did anyone run before Nike? These questions never got an answer from the grownups back then.
My dad taught me to run on my toes so I was lucky to have learned young!
As I get older I realize grown-ups are not so smart
I learnt the way to run is to land mid foot never heels and contract your foot when you flex your leg up to decrease stride time or something like that making you stride faster because the foot and leg is flexed closer to the body
@@TheCastedone yeah my bet as I near the 40s is that about two thirds of grownups mostly stop growing in their heads at 20 something because they think they are kind of done learning most of life just because they are basically self satisfied but actually frustrated, roughly functional adults and somehow for most of society that's OK enough to live your life.
They will sell you shit to fix problems they created
I learned of this as 'Fox Walking' back in my early teens when I was obsessively studying martial arts. I taught myself to walk this way back then largely as a conceit as it is also an extremely stealthy way of walking. It is now completely ingrained habit. I have roommates who wish I would wear a bell around the house because I am frequently startling them by being somewhere they do not expect. They cannot hear my approach.
Silent fast reflexive and agile it's like having a small superpower i had nerve pain in my thigh for few months when I started doing this but it was worth it
😂😂😂Ninja dupe
Glad you included hip flexors in your video. Most just focus on powering from glutes. I use the belly button as my cue for client. "Make believe your legs start at your belley button." This gets them out of quad walking and makes it easy to get more extension in the frontal plane. I think of the heel as landing or controlling a fall and that the motion of the bottom of the foot is akin to a wheel, thus dispersing energy and stress, and then the push off with the big toe.
Exactly!
is there a video on this?
While this info is known to me since I'm a huge barefoot afficionado, I can't but to listen in awe as I've never heard this info being presented anywhere nearly as well before.
that’s what i’m saying
Toe shoes
Well said! This is the intellectual context I didn’t realize my toe shoes and I were missing. Next level knowledge being taught in this video
@@IsThatSpaceCowBoy Soft Star shoes, much better for the feet and they look more like normal shoes.
Exactly my thoughts. He speaks better than a book writer
This makes a lot of sense because it’s what we observe in children from the first few baby steps onward; very much more toes and ball of foot involvement and not much heel or foot slap. Also, the slight sportsman stance is present in toddlers automatically as a balancing and propulsion aid. What children do instinctively is hugely informative and well worth noting. Thanks for your help. 👍🏾
Note also how naturally toddlers pick something up from the floor, i.e. they use their quads, hamstrings and glutes perfectly to take their bodyweight and squat with a straight (not vertical) back rather than bending forwards at the hips and lower back (lumbar) and reaching down like adults do when they've gained bad habits.
It's strange how we can learn so much from toddlers when they're supposed to be learning from us, although they probably do eventually learn from us how NOT to pick something up from the floor properly by watching us.
With posture and bodily movement, it's always best to go back to basics to see what you've got wrong and what better way than watching what a toddler does naturally and before they grow into bad habits like us. They move so naturally easily, fluidly and free, something we should all aim for if our skeleton is going to stand the test of time, because bad posture and bad kinetics wear badly on your joints and weaken your musculature over time, which then puts even more stress on your joints, i.e. it's your musculature, especially involuntary muscles, that stop your skeleton from dropping to the ground, i.e. muscles are supportive of joints, making muscle tone very important.
Resistance training is great for improving muscle tone and it works out the joints, ligaments and tendons as well as your muscles, so they all get stronger, even your bones benefit by being strengthened. And you don't even have to buy expensive gym equipment or pay to go to a gym, all you need are some latex resistance bands that are quite inexpensive, in fact there's one way in which they are actually better than weights and that's because when you start a rep with a weight, you bear the full weight straight away, but with a resistance band, the rep starts off really easy when the band is slack and gets harder and demands more strength gradually as the it begins to stretch, making it much easier on the joints.
Sorry for going on a bit Jenny, but hopefully you will be able to take something away from it.
To that end I've noticed the younger a person is the better they are a the kettlebell swing.
They also have not developed like a grown adult and we shouldn't be looking to juveniles for mobility advice. But yes, squatting more is good.
I learned this just by walking bare feet. Shoes absorb ths shock that tell you what you are doing wrong, and isolate your feet from the very ground you are supposed to touch. We've learned some weird habbits. Thank you for the video! You are amazing!
I was just thinking that. I think I'm going to start walking barefoot at home again.
yes, yes, yes .. i almost hurt my neck watching this from nodding so much, because every sentence is intuitively and practically correct. I'm astounded that the podiatrist I visited a few years back (and got me wearing $300 orthotics) didn't know any of this. Thank you!
Thank you so much. My (now ex) PT told me I must learn to heel strike and roll through the foot and buy shoes that encourage this and cushion it. He says my slight forward lean when I walk and front/mid foot strike with use of no shoes or barefoot shoes is wrong and will cause problems. I have tried his way but it is causing a lot of pain in my low back, knees and hips along with headaches. Now I will stop and revert to proper walking and get a new PT. I am so glad I watched this.
Have flat feet pain after 2km of walk I tried your technique achieved 8km today 😊😄
congrats bro!
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You Sir, just earned a subscriber. Heel pain gone immediately when walking keeping your information in mind. Absolutely insane. Thank you so much!
Thanks and welcome
I just subscribed also. As a track runner of 7+ years, I forgot how important the toes are, and I hope to stay off my painful heels.
This was excellent. I’ve been walking only barefoot or with barefoot shoes for about 10 years. It does make a big difference. And also I respect anybody that has put this level of commitment to understanding anatomy. As a massage therapist who studies anatomy regularly, I respect it.
I’ve been learning how to walk again after a spinal cord injury - have felt like a toddler and trying different ways to balance and get momentum. Thanks for this! It really helps seeing how to focus my feet and big toes rather than trying to force a heel-first step. Really great explanation too!
Im glad to hear that. Hope you have a speedy recovery!
Good information! I grew up rarely using shoes, even outside (poor neighborhood in Mexico) and I naturally walk “correctly.” I don’t have any back pain or knee pain. My wife and her family walk “the wrong way” and they suffer from back and knee pain even though they’re small people. This probably has a lot to do with it
BRO! You have literally changed my life (and my wife's life) with this video! Her feet are always hurting and we couldn't figure out why. Her dad has foot pain, so we figured she just inherited it. But dude! She coppied your walk from this video and it actually doesn't hurt her! Like, literally her feet were just hurting because she was walking wrong (mine too, but it is less extreme for me). Thank you for this video, man! You've saved my wife a boatload of foot pain, and me a boatload of hand soreness from foot massages XD (Joking aside though, seriously, thank you for this!)
How's it going now? I just started this journey a couple weeks ago...
Having dealt with Achilles issues for 30 years, I really think you’ve got it nailed. I’ve been researching for some time, and most of this information is out there, but I appreciate the straight forward clear presentation. It may just change my life.
This is an excellent presentation.
Im a natual 'toe walker' (with well bent knee) as a result of 40 years of competitive skiing. Ive noticed that all who stand, walk, etc. this way rarely if ever wind up with knee or other problems/injuries. Competetive skiing develops 'balance' to an extrodinarlily fine control process chiefly by teeny increments 'differential' toe pressure to best control balance over uneven terrain.
Along with your other videos you have really helped me. I was plagued in my running and walking with heel pain and achillies problems. I tried more heavily padded running shoes, then shoe insoles , all to no avail
After 12 months of persistent pain, and trying what i thought was everything , this has changed my life. I thought as i had turned 60 it was just down to old age, that i now encountering pain from running and walking
Ive been following your guide for two weeks, and my foot is 90% better already, im actually pain free , thankyou
i do find myself occasionally heel striking when i have lost focus, i guess it's just a bad habit , but it's starting to feel more normal now, to walk as you instruct , and again i thankyou
I knew this growing up as "Indian walking", mainly because I read about this in a series of fictionalized historical stories about colonial new England - and it was mentioned that the ingenious peoples walked toe-heel, as opposed to heel-toe. (And they described the benefits of it - mainly by feeling out the ground as you step forward.)
You are so right about this better and proper way of walking. A year and a half ago, I was experiencing planter fasciitis in both feet. Pain in my knees and back. This all had been building up over time of course. So, after many videos on the causes, and cures for planter fasciitis, I started learning about how to walk properly. Thanks to many here on TH-cam. Also the benefits of barefoot shoes, (like Xero shoes and sandals ) I ditched any shoes I had with high arches, too much cushion and elevated heels. Started walking differently. Which at first is a challenge. Still practicing this way of walking to this day. What difference this has made in my life. All those previous symptoms went away. At 63, I’m taking daily 3 mile walks in this amazing preserve where I live, and I’m loving it. It’s never too late for reprogramming your body to walk correctly, thus reaping all the benefits.
I was taught how to walk in basic training, back in the 60's. Stayed with me all my life.
Is what they taught you similar to this?
The same with me in the 60’s. Also how to swing the arms.
@@jimgag2 The service made me the man I am today.
Same here. Heal strike on the left foot.
Funny. After I got out (four years) I started experiencing all kinds of back and leg pain. ie: sciatica and shin splints.
this video was 14mins long. 14mins of info to remember with each step. It's going to take me forever to walk over to my microwave to get my pizza pocket.
lma you could use some creativity exercise the mind make something healthy (with fruits & veggies)
Same. I also have no idea if I'm even sitting or getting up properly at this point. Cripes!
You're amazing bro. After watching your forefoot walking vids and practicing form a while, my back pain and knee pain is gone. Thank You.
Very insightful video! I have hamstring pain only when walking - skipping rope, weight training the hamstrings, or even walking/running on the treadmill are all fine, but not walking outdoors - so I thought I'd look into it. Despite all the comments joking about learning to walk as adults, this video covered WHY we may struggle to walk optimally in the modern world, and really broke down the concepts in an inspiring way for me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
I started with ankle instability from the age of 8. Doctors basically said it was because of my height, (I'm a 6 footer) by the time I was in my early teens I was seeing physiotherapists for it, and they were saying it was wear and tear, arthritis was thrown in there at one point...They told me I had unconsciously started walking incorrectly from repeatedly spraining them (my right ankle the worst) and said that it was causing more weakness - so it was drilled into me to walk heel-toe. I used to say to my mum back in my teens - If they're telling me it's wear and tear, just from general walking at this age what am I going to be like by my 40's? Well, I've got thickened achilles, from constant micro-tears, had partial ruptures, hammered cartilage in my knees, had gluteus medial tear, hip and lower back pain. I've been unable to see a physiotherapist all of last year and doubt it will be anytime soon that I can get to see one. So, my right ankle is completely hammered - in the past, I've always been able to manage the flair ups but I've lost so much leg muscle/strength and can't walk without a support brace, the pain and instability is so bad I've been at the point that I worry that the damage will be irreversible. I am determined that all I needed is someone who could help me just enough to get started - once I get it stable I can get back to doing my exercise (walking/dance/love zumba). I can't believe it!!! Wish I'd had you 35 years ago - as I was actually walking forefoot/midfoot strike - exactly as I should have been in the first place! It feels strange and will take time to change my gait after so long, and obviously is only the first step in the right direction, but thank you, thank you, thank you - sincerely. You have done what 40 years of other doctors and therapists failed to do - explain and actually help me. This is going to get me out of the house at last! YES!!!!
Its been 4 months, has there been a positive change?
i agree 100 % this guy is saving us from more pain,hope your body starts to get back into motion,i know i have to also good luck
@@rudolfantler1732 Yes, thanks! I'm getting there. Slowly building the strength back up in my legs. Getting back on to my exercising too, so I'm moving in the right direction!
@@Pattys1967 Yes, in fact I'm just about to do some zumba! Can't do it every day just yet, but I'm getting there slow & steady. Haven't used any support for a few months now. Thanks & good luck yourself!
You go girl!
As someone who had to relearn walking after an accident, I'm familiar with lot of these terms and a few techniques.
Loved all the science behind it. Nice to know even more.
Forget that "evolution" nonsense. God made us. Read the bible
@@56pjr Yeah, right.
You bet "its right". And you need to get right with God before Judgment Day.
@@56pjr If you say so
My opinion means NOTHING. God's Word means everything. Read the bible and realize you are a sinner in desperate need of a Savior. Beg Jesus Christ to forgive your many sins and be your personal Savior. If not, you will be cast into the Lake of Fire after you die. That is what the bible says. (Rev 20)
Its been almost 6months of transitioning to fore foot landing thanks to u bro. I am watching all these videos again and I can grasp more information now that I have some experience in fore foot walking. All these technology ideas are from our body. Respect bro for all the research u have done
Excellent! I'm glad you found it helpful.
Fascinating. I've been walking on the beach a lot lately. And particularly when you're in sand with some give to it, you will naturally end up lifting more with your upper leg muscles and adopting a slight athletic stance. I also do short stretches of walking backwards on the beach with a more pronounced crouch. It's not sustainable, but the muscle memory of engaging all those different muscles stays with you when you resume forward walking.
You are amazing!! I remember over a year ago I found you, the problem was, it takes a lot of commitment and well... Today I am back because I want to get back to doing sprints, for so many reasons, unfortunately, there is no one, that talks about how to do that at 56. So I'm starting with the foundation here with you. One day you will have millions of views!!! Thank you 🙏🏼👍🏼🤗
Saw this video recommended while watching Bob and Brad's 'how to walk' video. I have to say, I appreciated your demonstrations and explanations more!
Same!
Haha same here... Bob n Brad
Holy shit, even mentioned robotic gait! The level of diligence in these videos is 💯 Appreciate you!
This is how I used to walk naturally indoors. It feels so much more comfortable and I will start to walk outdoors like this too. This is without doubt the best video for healthy walking. Your delivery is top notch (you also have a lovely calming voice). Thank you.
I swear by walking ... if you need a reason to start go treat yourself to something one or two towns away and walk back you'll be proud you did it and make it a regular part of your week 💪💪
After experiencing a prolapsed disc, the NHS physio said, "just walk naturally!" I replied, "Can you remind me what that is?" I had no idea how to walk any more! Fortunately for me, being a violinist. I am an expert in upper body movement skills. So I began to apply the same principles. The point is, there is not just one way of doing things, You might walk on the balls of your feet, leaning forwards, being silent. Another time you might be pushing from the calves. like Fred Astaire, especially going uphill. Why waste energy pulling yourself up step-by-step if you can push. Watch a runner. The one whose nose is in front of his toes will win. He is pushing! You might stride from your thighs. You might even stroll from your back muscles. Women will often move through the middle using a figure-of-eight energy cycle throughout the body. If a man copies this, the two will walk at the same speed effortlessly because his figure-of-eight will take longer. A great way to move fast effortlessly, especially uphill is to copy the Chinese coolie. You need courage and attention for this. By completely relaxing the pelvis you lean full body forwards so that were you tense you would fall over but your reflexes will stop this and weight alone will carry you forwards your legs continually catching up! I followed sequences of style changes and was never overtaken.
Thank you for this video & explanation. I always felt this was the proper way to run or walk, but felt awkward when I tried to walk this way. Your information helped. Yesterday I walked almost 3 miles using this method. I am not sure I was doing it correctly, but I will keep practicing. It was slower, 2-3 minutes per mile slower. Hopefully the speed will increase with practice. BTW I am 71 years young.
Wonderful! I must stress, that this method is easier to practice, barefoot or wearing minimal footwear.
@@GrownandHealthy i have flat feet,and sometimes when i walk for too long my feet hurts.
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Been working on walking "correctly" for about two years now since being hit by a car. Typically after a good day's workout, I'm most sore in the lower back and tops and bottoms of my feet. I have to keep my knees bent a little more, and always keep working on that core strength!
Make sure to stretch after!
I still remember this one factoid from an anthropology course I took in college: walking is the act of falling forward but catching yourself by swinging a foot forward.
As a natural klutz, I can painfully attest to the truth of that statement.
I'm Filipino living in Canada who's been suffering from back pain and sciatica. Thank you so much bro you're God's sent !!
I am nearly 70 years old and have Parkinson’s Disease. I walk 7 days per week as a means of slowing the disease and keeping me off the medications that cause lots of other issues. Your information is extremely helpful and I wanted to thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
All the best to you Sir, keep grinding and stay well ✊
@@OffGridMadMan Thanks for the kind reply! I have nothing to complain about at all. What I deal with is nothing compared to what some people endure. And the world truly is full of gracious, kind and caring people like you. I’m especially thankful for that. You stay well also!
@@jimcoon You have a wonderful attitude, I aspire to that 👍
turning 34 in a few months, obese and sitting in a chair all day long for work. i've committed myself to this strategy of walking the past month and while tough at first, it's quite rewarding feeling the soreness in muscles that i'm not used to getting (it used to just all be in my calves). thanks for the excellent video. subscribed as well.
Grown and Healthy, Wow, you are an amazing presenter. I am 67 years old & I am going through a very painful case of planter fasciitis . You are very informative . I have been searching for someone who can help me with this problem. Thank you so much.
Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.
Traditional shoes make it nearly impossible to strike front foot first due to raised heel and no ankle flexibility in sole. I gues this is why most people walk with heel strike first. I started to wear barefeet shoes and quickly learned heel strike is not a good idea because it hurts fast outside when walking on hard surfaces. My 1 year old daughter and 3 year old actually both mainly walk front foot. Decided to order them some barefeet shoes, so that they can hopefully maintain their natural walking method.
I learned this years ago when Dad taught me to hunt. It works quite well. Wearing moccasins is a great way to practice this method. I am a revolutionary era re-enactor and use moccasins (no elevated heal) a good part of the year. You find out quickly you don't want to use a heal to toe method.
Well said!
This explains a lot, I think, about what is wrong with me. What I practice, as a result of many teachings, is NOT this. It will take me a concerted effort to understand this method of walking at to practice for a re-training of how I walk. Your demonstration brings to light some things that I have thought, but the conventional teachings are against that. This is very helpful, thank you.
Watch how Parkour athletes land/stick a jump, the heel plays no role, and these are athletes who specialise in jumps on hard surfaces. Awesome video, very informative and well delivered, thank you.
I agree! Thanks for watching.
Yeah true and good posture also helps a lot for any movement especially for parkour.
I jumped off high things for fun as a kid. Instinctually did it the same way.
I recently fell from a 10 meters jump, naturally did that, only broke a bone, the doctors told me I was lucky, fuck no I wasn't lucky I know how to land, now the physiotherapist is trying to teach me walk heel first, the people ask me why I hold only contempt for modern medicine (expet for surgery that is quite good)
That's true about landing jumps and running, but a gentle heel roll when you walk is normal
This video is outstanding! This answers so many questions I have had! You are blessed if you were led to this information! Bob and Brad got me started on this topic, but this video took things to the next level!!
I ran the Honolulu Marathon barefoot for years by running like this. There was no information like yours available at the time, so I had to work it out for myself. It felt awkward at first, running by planting my forefoot first. I practiced on the grass in parks and on beaches at low tide on packed sand. Eventually pavement was no problem. Not only did I avoid injuries caused by heel strike, but my eyesight improved greatly. I could spot stones and dog shit and slivers of glass glinting a long way ahead of me.
the improvements in your eyesight is all due to pointing the big toe in the forward direction.
No, I focused on things that were dangerous or messy for my feet, which didn’t matter with shoes on, when my toes also pointed forward.
@@bojens865 i was actually joking :p
Thank you so much. In two weeks I’m now without the knee and hip pain that has plagued me for many years/ decades. And now my neck pain is improving aswell.
This is such an amusing video to watch, but it explains why my heel hurts if I've walked too long.
After falling on my lower back at age 13, i started a piriformis syndrome and walking starts to be tight. Walking is so much the base to be able to have a life. Thank you so much for your videos.
Thanks for the great tutorial! After 25 years in an office, seated 40 (50?) hours a week...Im learning how to walk again! Its amazing how many people neglect their bodies, myself included. Most don't realize, until they experience pain.
I never payed attention to how I walk as being fit was more important. Since I have had back problems I have looked in to my walking pattern and found I had Trauberg gait. Now I am consciously making the changes and have improved my flexibility.
Thanks man, ive been standing here for 21 years now and having to crawl everywhere i go, now i can finally walk with all my friends 10/10 :)
Yes my brother. I never knew that ther was such a wonderful thing called "walking" but I am now learning what it is and how to do it😎
At 27 y/o in basic training, I quickly developed bilateral stress fractures in both feet. Then I discovered that my ankles were locked; then I have pes cavus feet with pronation, knocked knees, and pelvic tilt. 😖 I can trip walking across a flat floor.
At 62 now, after some rehab and orthotics and being told to concentrate on my heel strike, I will be relearning how to walk after watching your video. It certainly can’t be more painful than what I’ve put up with with bilateral tarsal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, and toes that don’t know that why have any purpose in life other than to hang out! I can’t even walk barefoot due to the pain. Thank you for your thoughtful and thorough video!
Before you learn how to run, learn how to walk, brilliant!
We should all learn this in School gym sessions
I have to say that this advice really reduced my weird lower back pain. Thanks!!!
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much. I’m sure so many of our injuries lead back to simple mechanics such as you demonstrate. Will now go out & practice how to walk!
Before I watched this video I couldn’t walk at all. I had to crawl everywhere. After watching, my life has been changed. Thank you!!!!!
Wow wow wow wow!!!! I have had some serious back pain for the 3 years. I started walking like this while watching the video and my back pain and whole body position has shifted in to balance. Unbelievable thank you thank you!!!
I wish all youtube videos were this thorough! Amazing!
Thank You!
It's crazy how at 30yo I am barely learning how to walk.
I'm 35😂
Hopefully we'll learn how to run soon lol
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29 🙋 almost in the 30 club
It's crazy..my lower back pain brought me here. Not even when I. Kid sports did anyone tell the importance of long stretching and walking properly..they were always just stuck on posture..do all this and stretching, posture comes along
Walking this way feels much more enjoyable (as opposed to heel first). Using this technique and walking barefoot feels like a massage. Thanks!!
So many of our simple, patterned behaviors can be doorways to greater awareness, wellbeing and health when we take time to notice them. Thank you for shedding light on walking, one of my favorite activities that I’ve been doing incorrectly for over 40 years. Mind-blowing and game-changing ✨🙏✨
Excellent video and explanation. I have been running barefoot for 13 years on all kinds of surfaces and I would never go back to big cushioned as it just feels wrong.
I do have some Xero shoes for the really stony ground but mostly run barefoot. I have tried to explain to people how barefoot running on solid concrete is fine and the uniform surface makes it easy and fast. I hope your video gets widespread acceptance as there is so much misunderstanding out there.
Thank you for this. Since starting to wear barefoot shoes a few years ago, I've been looking for videos on this. Yours is the best I've seen.
By the way, in line with what you say about the conditions in which we evolved to walk, walking around barefoot (or in good, flexible barefoot shoes) on uneven surfaces like rocks and tree trunks feels great.
Thank you for the in-depth explanation and showing the actual technique. I’m seeing a chiropractor for back pain, and he did try to explain this. I am getting good results. 👍🏼 I ‘toe-out’ unfortunately, and at 60 years old and decades of back pain getting worse, I will practice your method when I walk tomorrow. I see from this video regarding keeping the first ray toward the goal. I’ll let you know my results. I subscribed to your channel, too. God Bless You, stay safe and healthy everyone.
PS: I am forwarding this to my chiropractor. Thanks again 👏
Yes, old habits are hard to break, but it will be easier, if you notice the toe direction is mostly influenced by the internal/external rotation of the hips.
You can Stretch and strengthen the rotation, with practicing 90/90 hip drill variations and pigeon pose.
Hey! How's it going so far?
How's it going
This is amazing. Precise scientific explanation of the complex dynamics that a barefoot baby learns to do on a natural (non-uniform) surface. As a barefoot trail runner I now understand what my body's been doing much more clearly. Thank you!
I want to thank you, I watched and tried your lesson and it really has helped me get rid of lower back pain after walking.
Excellent!
Many thanks. As a regular human, much like all of you, I enjoy walking. This is a great tutorial to remind me how we all walk.
Zuck, is that you?
I’m kinda burned out from months of ten miles a day in the mountains, but this video motivated me to go out in the freezing weather and try these techniques on today’s ten. Thanks!
Thanks….the slow motion effect really helps to understand and grasp……as always you are EXCELLENT!!!!
Thank you!
I tried this today. Never been more exhausted from merely walking. And my my calves were killing me.
Just had my first foot surgery at 57. I’m riddled with arthritis and have had weeks of physical therapy post surgery and still struggling with my gate. The podiatrist has two more surgeries to add screws to help with my movement. I’m hesitant to continue on this path because my gate is still struggling. I miss my walks.
This movement this morning has already felt better than the heel toe suggestion.
I may not be an “evolutionist” but I can see the natural (design ) of how this movement has more benefit to me in balance alone.
Thank you!
Would love to have a trainer like you!
OMG!! This guy is brilliant!
I was JUST about to teach a Tap Dancing class when I saw this!
We ALWAYS prance on the fronts of our feet with our knees bent when we do the very agile thing called, Tap Dancing"!
And, when I work in the yard, I never walk heel-strike-knee-straight-roll-through!!!
And I rant about the stupidity of them heel pads that shove the whole body into bad posture and support nothing!
WOW because no one else that I have found, and I DO look, is this brilliant!!
THANK YOU, SIR.
Subscribed FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its funny. I run this way, but never thought to walk this way. Fantastic presentation. Thank you.
Gonna try to remember this while walking my dog tomorrow.
Incredibly detailed and informative. Thank you!
Thank you!
I started running a few weeks ago - where there is a strong emphasis on NOT heel striking since it will slow you down and the shock from impact may damage your joints.
And I’ve been feeling like being mindful of not doing that on runs has genuinely changed the way I walk at all times. Like I’m walking more lightly, less rigid, actually engaging my glutes to propel myself, instead of dragging myself forward with my front foot.
Your explanations about the walking cycle has given some context to this observation! And I feel like I’m on a good path.
Hello.
I ran across your TH-cam channel, and I needed to tell you that you have changed my life!
I have high arches and have lived with foot, knee, and back pain my entire life.
Conventional wisdom has been super cushioned shoes with custom orthotics.
After watching your videos, I decided to give it a shot. Actually, I have an old pair of Merrill's minimalist and went for a walk. Took several conscious attempts but finally found my rhythm, and after an hour, my feet felt amazing!
I've been practicing your technique for a week now and I've been walking pain free for the first time in my life! Who knew at almost 56 years old, I'd be learning how to walk? 🤣
That is great to hear! I'm glad you found it helpful.
Thank you for this excellent, informative video by someone clearly has expert knowledge of the subject. I'm eternally grateful for this presentation
I watched this video and I was like "great, now I have to relearn how to walk". Then I got up, took a few steps and noticed I have always walked like that, I guess?? In fact, if I try to walk on my heels it feels really weird. So at least I got one thing right in my life lol
I’m a toddler, and I’m finding this video very helpful in learning to walk! 👶🏻
As a toddler you're probably more than halfway there already ☺️
That's a very detailed explanation. My simplest way to explain it from my experience running and walking in 5 fingers Vibram
is to activate your calves just enough so it raises your heel off the ground. When you are taking steps you want to adjust the activation/contraction of your calves just enough
so your heel kisses the ground when you are stepping forward. If you feel an impact on your heel, you should adjust your calves tension higher, if your don't feel you're even close to the ground,
you should adjust your calves tension lower. Basically you can see your calves as shocks for a car.
This dude dropping knowledge about what everyone knows already.
I walk this way automatically when naturally barefoot, always have done, but as soon as I put on any brand of barefoot shoe, everything falls apart. I forget how to walk. My gait and feet stiffen and I have to fight from dropping into heel striking.
After watching some videos that said lightly leading with the heel was correct, I spent half the day today trying it around the house with both vivo and vibram barefoot shoes. My problem ankle, which has been pain free this past year and a half in lockdown, is now clicking and acting up.
If only walking barefoot all the time was feasible in this concrete world.
theoretically it shouldnt be that straining if you walk right (ball of foot) which should absorb everthing like a spring, but yeah, our feet were probably not meant for this, forestground is best ;D
same thing for me. I love walking, and even running barefoot. It come naturally But as soon as i put barefoot shoes, everything changes. Somehow you loose all the necessary stimulus to the feet. While at the same time not having support and cushioning of regular shoes, makes you more prone to injuring your feet.I
So i moved to Spain, where i can spend most of the year barefoot.
Another point - although wearing flip flops is normally disapproved by feet or gate specialists, i find them more natural then so called barefoot shoes.
My son just rang and asked what I was doing. Told him I was learning how to walk. He said “But Dad, didn’t you teach me how to walk?”. Um…😙
Great video, Thanks! The combination of your scientific explanations and practical demonstrations are invaluable. I watched many videos about proper walking gait, and I learned more from yours than all others!
My feet ache right now. I go over my ankle a lot and have pulled my knees hiking downhill with my big old clunky walking boots on, many times. Time to lose the weight and build strength and stability again. Thank you.