Walking in nature has added mental health benefits. Try to get away from the city. If you can hear birds singing while you're walking you're on the right track!
I find it very stressful walking alone outdoors, need a loo break after 20 mins, fearful of dogs having been attacked by a dog in the past. For me the gym treadmill is massively better for exercise.
I personally have the same awareness issues of walking outside in unprotected areas, having also experienced a dog attack. My solution is the treadmill, but I pull up videos on YT that are nature scenes. Also lots of travel videos out there where people (I watch a lot of English walkers) go and explore villages or nature trails.
In case someone else also couldn't make out the name brand of the shoes that Brad is showing in the beginning, it is ALTRA. the first model (non hiking) he shows is the lone peak 7, I needed these so now I have a name to go after in the stores - cheers !
I’ve had 3 spine surgeries & told I needed another when the sciatica was getting intolerable. No way. In March, I started walking every morning. I walk an average of 2 miles in a local cemetery which has hills & unpaved areas. Therefore, I’m getting a variety of walking conditions. I love listening to the birds & it’s very peaceful. I was recently advised to buy Kizik walking shoes by my podiatrist because I have severe pain trying to bend over to tie my sneakers. Wow, they are a game changer! I now own 4 pair! They have the wider toe base also. Thanks guys for these great tips! Btw, I already walk backwards for a few steps on the hilly areas! You really feel the different muscles!
I'm 60, and fortunately have no physical constraints, but I got some great tips from this video! Especially the zig zag warm ups, and the soft walking. I think I pound my heels pretty hard when I walk, so I'm going to try that immediately. Thank you!
I learned of the value walking backward from a Pilates instructor for horse riders. It is so good for activating & opening the hip flexors. Tight contracted hip flexors is such a common problem for so many of us who spend so much time in a sitting position. When they are tight, they cause compensations in posture and gait that make painful trouble.
Bob you remind me So much of my husband who had the exact same thing brought on by melanoma cancer that went to the brain in the cerebellum area and he had a brain bleed. ….those are the exact symptoms that he was left with. He seemed even more precious to me . God bless you enjoy your family and keep the faith.
My favorite way to help people transition away from heal striking is to have them walk/run in place. I have never had a single person do this with heel strike! Then, I ask them to try it in place with a heal strike - everyone hates it! So, I have them go back to ball-of-foot strike that is natural (I transition to weight bearing on my heal). Once they are in-the-zone, I tell them to lean forward et voi la!
I tried what you said, walking in place, it seemed like i was marching in place, is that what you meant. I never moved forward at all. It is definitely ball of foot strike. Not sure what you mean by transition to weight bearing on heel? i have tried when walking to strike with ball of foot. i really think it bothers me more just trying. Than walking as I do.
Regarding walking toe first: I saw a video a couple years back of a man who was recreating the way people dressed, worked, and walked during the middle ages. He based a lot of his information on the art of the time - drawings, paintings, woodcuts. They depicted people walking, and even running, toe first. So perhaps that was the natural way to walk. I wonder if the walking changed when we added heels to our shoes.
Great information. An unfortunate thing is as we get older, larger prostates, etc., we pee more, drop more, have less control, so people will self treat by drinking less, so they wee less, which causes all kinds of problems. And where we tend to take more and more medications, having less liquid to process them and our food, leads to self created issues as well. Thank you for these, especially supplemental info regarding foot shaped shoe options, which is trending everywhere as more and more people realize the opportunity for making pennies.
I walk backwards downhill to save my knees. It's a little tricky cuz I can't go too fast, but if i walk downhill the normal way, it kills my knees. This is good to know if you live in hilly areas. It's much easier to walk up the hill than back down the hill, I find.
Years ago i came across Northwest Foot & Ankle website. I was having foot pain. I read information directly from Dr ray McClanahan and watched many videos. So thankful for the guidance regarding foot health. I will never trap my feet again. My feet are healthy and thats so important to the rest of the body.
Same incl uphill - carefully 😂. Side walking (inside) too. Tip from my PT. Good for hip muscles used in bal and walking. Also 2x wk straight line sobriety test used by police for hard to work muscles and obv bal. Harder then it looks. I do this inside. 😉
@michellelyon I am doing exactly what you are doing….walking the cemeteries going up and down the hills and uneven paths. Thank you for the walking shoe information! At 86, hip with bone on bone arthritis along with DDD , a surgery? No way! The key is movement. Bob and Brads tips are always spot on, every one of them. Blessings…💕
I went from not walking since working in nyc in the 1990s to waiting age 59 doing 7 miles a day, then i went running, and all summer i was destroyed, i tore my left meniscus and right siatica all down my leg. And some walks were with flip flops, but now im on your program and doing better. Live and learn
I love Altra shoes. Been wearing them for years. I got tired of my toes being swished with poorly designed shoes. The best for my feet. I wear their trail sneaker mostly. Its not a minimalist shoe, has cushion and feels great.
Thank you for mentioning using a walker. I appreciate your alternative exercise using a sit-down method. I am not able to do many exercises standing up. Thank you for mentioning staying hydrated. A reminder is always welcome. Say hello to Bob! Welcome Mike!
I am gonna add walking in the morning for every morning. One request : can you please add a video on some basic concepts like how to detect if any muscle is tensed or tight and needs some stretching. 😢 Most of the people tend to ignore the symptoms (if any) before it gets really bad. Thank you
I love your channel. I have gotten so much helpful advice that I actually can use. Recently two recommendations come to mind. Nasal vents and The Breather device. Your strength training videos for seniors are also extremely helpful. Thank you for all you do.
I discovered walking backwards accidentally. I need both knees replaced but it's not an option at the moment. So right now, the stairs in my home are a problem. I discovered walking up or down slowly backwards while holding both rails eases the tension on both knees a lot. I don't do the stairs any more than I have to and I do take it very slowly. Going up and down sideways also helps.
I love walking and cycling not at the same time though 😂 I'm 59 this year I have my doggo Boarder Collie so being fit n active is a must.. I walk every day or I leave my car at home and cycle to wear I need to be that day..I've just finished a 8 mile walk today.. I don't walk that far ever day I usually do between 3/4 miles a day with my doggo what ever the weather it doesn't stop us.. Love your channel..
On days where it's over 40C/104F, thunderstorms or a winter blizzards I turn to indoor walking. Lots of youtube channels to choose from, a popular one is Walk at Home. Happy walking!
Confession: I didn't care much for Mike when he took over from Bob. But I must say he has grown on me! He has many helpful insights and he is good at demonstrating various techniques. Brad and Mike are a good team and I look forward to learning from you both.
I find walking so incredibly boring though. I'd much rather get on the exercise bike, do dumbbells and stair stepping. But I'm watching and keeping an open mind 😊
I sometimes get knee pain, usually when cooking dinner and moving around on the ceramic floors, and more times than not, going outside and walking around the garden on soft uneven ground helps better than sitting down.
I love this channel! Please change to "feel better" rather than focus on what is perceived as ills of celebrating lots of birthdays. Its health not age that matters.
Me too! Brooks Glycerin GTS 20 was a life changer for me. My Podiatrist only wears Brooks. We're like fangurls every time I go in there, talking about how much we love our Brooks shoes.
Very practical advice. I find a proper walking shoe with a thicker sole ideal to better absorb the shock from the ground. So many people talk about walking backwards - will give it a go! Fun - - definitely!!
You all have encouraged me to have a glass of water right after I wake up in the morning. And then during the day I try to drink my gallon of water and a glass of beer at the end of the day. That's my reward.
Don't heel strike when you walk. Walk in barefoot, with zero drop shoes. I just started a barefoot zero drop shoe, and now I walk 5 miles with no heel pain or plantar fasciitis flare-up. LEMS drifter is my go-to shoe. It really is about walking with your feet aligned with your knees, no waddling, and only a mid-foot foot strike.
Another great video. I am 68 and walk 35-40: miles/week. I assume you guys have heard of Plennie Wingo if not Google him. He walked across the Us and all the way to Turkey backwards.
Both my grand dad's love to walk, and they did. I use to love to walk and still would if it didn't hurt so bad. I am flat footed right foot worse than left, but the left hip is the 1 that has been replaced, it still hurts. Podiatrist told me to wear New Balance shoes, but they haven't helped.
Hey Brad, Bob and Mike. I am 5' 11" and have small feet. I have a theory that my small feet play a role in my low back and hip pain. If I am barefoot or use a very minimal no cushion show my pain goes away immediately.
You will notice that the fore-foot-striking-method may be a little tough to get used to. Just utilized this method and I notice my BPM was a bit more of a higher pace. Need to condition this new practice, lol. I really noticed it though. I didn't get ANY lower back pain/stress. (:
Hey good video. I know you're not getting paid for shoes but, will you give me the brand names of the wide toebox shoes? I wear a size 15 so I am limited in the shoes I can find and have to order online without being able to try them on. Any tips on comfortable walking shoes? Thanks
I am type 2 diabetic and i always loved walking even though i struggle with plantar fasciitis. I see a new podiatrist tomorrow. I recently had to stop once i started getting blisters.
❤Brad is Excellent with his explanations and demonstrations. Michael kinda just sits with No expression🤔. Could someone please tell him to wear long pants❓❗ I have had a lot of physical therapy over the years and never saw a physical therapy assistant, Michael,in shorts😂.😮
Altra shoes changed my life, I'm glad to see them getting a shout-out here. Plus they look good! Brad should wear them in the studio instead of the NB.
Altra shoe quality has taken a real nosedive. They wear out very quickly. If you buy a pair make sure the retailer will give you a full refund vs store exchange should you experience premature wear.
@@libbyannstew8775 I am disappointed in how long they last. The uppers will look fine, but my feet/back will tell me that the support has broken down. I’m resigned to it & try to find deals on them.
Another youtube dude who gives walking advice disagrees with you! He says that landing heel first (not hard, but first) is the natural way to walk. Maybe you can do best 2 of 3 falls to determine the winner? Seriously, there is so much conflicting advice on just about everything, it's hard to know what to believe. As for me, my right hip "catches" when I walk, and although it isn't painful, it is uncomfortable. Something to do with entheses and the trochanter. Apparently I have bony spurs on the bone underneath the muscles or tendons or something.
What would you recommend for someone who has had a left hip replacement and also a right knee replacement. Soft and level walks are best 15 minutes one way and 15 minutes back.
Wish you could recommend types of shoes. I have no idea what shoes to get. Years ago a bus T-boned my car, damaged my knees, shoulders, head, eyes, etc. and caused a traumatic brain injury. While healing up, I just automatically started walking on my toes (no, I didn’t notice as brain injuries cause all sorts of issues). My calves got HUGE (again, I didn’t notice). A few years later, I was finally sent to PT, and after WEEKS of therapy, my therapist noticed I was walking on tiptoe, and he asked me why. I said I hadn’t noticed and didn’t know why. It’s been almost 14 years now, I’m still in great pain and have chronic pain in knees, arms, shoulders, hands, rotator cuffs, and more. I can’t do most of the stretches you recommend before walking. Just walking to the next room is difficult. How do I start again?
I love walking, but it is nearly impossible to walk in Houston June - September. So stuck indoors on treadmill. Can you do something about this heat please!
Love my xero shoes which are wide toe and heel drop. From my driveway to stop sigh at end of road is a short distance and inclined. I get up early before ppl leave for work and walk forward down to stop sign and then up the incline backwards to my driveway. Only a few times bc I have cats who like to try following me. They stay up on the property line but I fear if I stay on road too long they might try coming down.
Ugh I've been dealing with heal pain on my left foot. When I go for massage, they really work the knot in my calf and then the pain goes away but then tightness comes back. I never thought I walked wrong until now.
I pronate terribly - it’s genetic from my father. Thus, I’ve always done heel strike first and made a dreadful racket. Any recommendations (I have stability shows and good orthotics). You 3 are the best!
Good morning guys Thank you for this video. I have moderate to severe COPD and I can't travel any distance without using my Up Walker. what can I do to get the most benefit from using it in terms of exercise and getting stronger.?
Love your channel for years and this one in particular related to walking with knee pain. Please tell me the zero drop shoes you mentioned with wide toe area from Ultra I believe. I wanted to know the model name and look into them myself. Would greatly appreciate this information 😁🙏🙋♀️
Excellent information. I still have IT Band Syndrome just slightly. I would think this will help. I would love to find a reasonably priced tennis shoe.
Good tips, I seem to have super tight calves and I suspect the feedback from the treadmill is the cause. When the tight calves hit, its friend plantar fasciitis joins the party.
Do you have any additional advice for those of us, who have always stood with our knees snapped back? Whenever I hear how the glutes are engaged, I find mine never are! When I stand, my lower abdominal muscles do not engage. I have been told by physical therapists, that my body has learned to use different muscles for walking. (There is also some connection with how flexible I am at 71?!?) Sometimes, I am able to engage the lower ab muscles, but it never lasts long, and some days, I can’t engage them at all! Is there any help for this?
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Walking in nature has added mental health benefits. Try to get away from the city. If you can hear birds singing while you're walking you're on the right track!
Glad to hear it!
I find it very stressful walking alone outdoors, need a loo break after 20 mins, fearful of dogs having been attacked by a dog in the past. For me the gym treadmill is massively better for exercise.
@@orcharddweller1109don't forget you have to watch out for criminals when you walk.
I personally have the same awareness issues of walking outside in unprotected areas, having also experienced a dog attack. My solution is the treadmill, but I pull up videos on YT that are nature scenes. Also lots of travel videos out there where people (I watch a lot of English walkers) go and explore villages or nature trails.
when the weather is bad, i go up to my church and walk. i just walk through the sanctuary. quiet and no animals. @@orcharddweller1109
In case someone else also couldn't make out the name brand of the shoes that Brad is showing in the beginning, it is ALTRA. the first model (non hiking) he shows is the lone peak 7, I needed these so now I have a name to go after in the stores - cheers !
I thank you very much , I was trying to find that information.
I have been in pain lately from head to toe and your channel has become my most important channel and I am now healing. God Bless you!
Glad we could help!
I walk 6 miles every day I love it no matter what the weather I cannot, not take a walk 🚶♀️
That's great!
I’ve had 3 spine surgeries & told I needed another when the sciatica was getting intolerable. No way. In March, I started walking every morning. I walk an average of 2 miles in a local cemetery which has hills & unpaved areas. Therefore, I’m getting a variety of walking conditions. I love listening to the birds & it’s very peaceful. I was recently advised to buy Kizik walking shoes by my podiatrist because I have severe pain trying to bend over to tie my sneakers. Wow, they are a game changer! I now own 4 pair! They have the wider toe base also. Thanks guys for these great tips! Btw, I already walk backwards for a few steps on the hilly areas! You really feel the different muscles!
Thanks for sharing!
I'm 60, and fortunately have no physical constraints, but I got some great tips from this video! Especially the zig zag warm ups, and the soft walking. I think I pound my heels pretty hard when I walk, so I'm going to try that immediately. Thank you!
Good luck!
Walking with a puppy has a whole new definition of walking!
Yes it does!
I learned of the value walking backward from a Pilates instructor for horse riders. It is so good for activating & opening the hip flexors. Tight contracted hip flexors is such a common problem for so many of us who spend so much time in a sitting position. When they are tight, they cause compensations in posture and gait that make painful trouble.
So true. My walking improves greatly just from stretching my hip flexors!
Bob you remind me
So much of my husband who had the exact same thing brought on by melanoma cancer that went to the brain in the cerebellum area and he had a brain bleed. ….those are the exact symptoms that he was left with. He seemed even more precious to me . God bless you enjoy your family and keep the faith.
Thank you!
My favorite way to help people transition away from heal striking is to have them walk/run in place. I have never had a single person do this with heel strike! Then, I ask them to try it in place with a heal strike - everyone hates it! So, I have them go back to ball-of-foot strike that is natural (I transition to weight bearing on my heal). Once they are in-the-zone, I tell them to lean forward et voi la!
I tried what you said, walking in place, it seemed like i was marching in place, is that what you meant. I never moved forward at all. It is definitely ball of foot strike. Not sure what you mean by transition to weight bearing on heel? i have tried when walking to strike with ball of foot. i really think it bothers me more just trying. Than walking as I do.
Regarding walking toe first: I saw a video a couple years back of a man who was recreating the way people dressed, worked, and walked during the middle ages. He based a lot of his information on the art of the time - drawings, paintings, woodcuts. They depicted people walking, and even running, toe first. So perhaps that was the natural way to walk. I wonder if the walking changed when we added heels to our shoes.
Guys, thanks so much for your recommendations. Welcome to Mike. (Praying for Bob.)
Our pleasure!
Great information.
An unfortunate thing is as we get older, larger prostates, etc., we pee more, drop more, have less control, so people will self treat by drinking less, so they wee less, which causes all kinds of problems.
And where we tend to take more and more medications, having less liquid to process them and our food, leads to self created issues as well.
Thank you for these, especially supplemental info regarding foot shaped shoe options, which is trending everywhere as more and more people realize the opportunity for making pennies.
Sure thing
Brad and Mike thank you for your helpful advice. My best regards for Bob who still is monitoring you guys😊❤
I walk backwards downhill to save my knees. It's a little tricky cuz I can't go too fast, but if i walk downhill the normal way, it kills my knees. This is good to know if you live in hilly areas. It's much easier to walk up the hill than back down the hill, I find.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you , from hilly San Francisco.
Years ago i came across Northwest Foot & Ankle website. I was having foot pain. I read information directly from Dr ray McClanahan and watched many videos. So thankful for the guidance regarding foot health. I will never trap my feet again. My feet are healthy and thats so important to the rest of the body.
Walking backwards is part of my routine. Thanks for all great tips guys. 🚶♀️
Same incl uphill - carefully 😂. Side walking (inside) too. Tip from my PT. Good for hip muscles used in bal and walking. Also 2x wk straight line sobriety test used by police for hard to work muscles and obv bal. Harder then it looks. I do this inside. 😉
@michellelyon I am doing exactly what you are doing….walking the cemeteries going up and down the hills and uneven paths. Thank you for the walking shoe information! At 86, hip with bone on bone arthritis along with DDD , a surgery? No way! The key is movement. Bob and Brads tips are always spot on, every one of them. Blessings…💕
Glad we could help!
I went from not walking since working in nyc in the 1990s to waiting age 59 doing 7 miles a day, then i went running, and all summer i was destroyed, i tore my left meniscus and right siatica all down my leg. And some walks were with flip flops, but now im on your program and doing better. Live and learn
I love Altra shoes. Been wearing them for years. I got tired of my toes being swished with poorly designed shoes. The best for my feet. I wear their trail sneaker mostly. Its not a minimalist shoe, has cushion and feels great.
I like Cloud Steppers by Clarks. I wear them all year even in the winter with socks.
Thanks for sharing!
Enormous Gratitude to you all for continuing to share this knowledge. Your videos have helped me so much!!! Blessing to all of you. Hi Bob!!
My father taught all us kids to walk with a toe-strike because he hated the sound of stomping feet.
I tell my kids and other for the same reason... you don't have to tip toe, put the heel down just not first... lol
Great tips and walking advice for every age, not just seniors!
Thanks for the reminder of the importance of warming up 👍🏻
You're welcome!
Thank you for mentioning using a walker. I appreciate your alternative exercise using a sit-down method. I am not able to do many exercises standing up. Thank you for mentioning staying hydrated. A reminder is always welcome. Say hello to Bob! Welcome Mike!
Thanks!
Thanks guys for the tips!
You're welcome!
I am gonna add walking in the morning for every morning.
One request : can you please add a video on some basic concepts like how to detect if any muscle is tensed or tight and needs some stretching. 😢 Most of the people tend to ignore the symptoms (if any) before it gets really bad. Thank you
I love your channel. I have gotten so much helpful advice that I actually can use. Recently two recommendations come to mind. Nasal vents and The Breather device. Your strength training videos for seniors are also extremely helpful. Thank you for all you do.
My use of nasal vents has meant a world of difference in my sleep!
I discovered walking backwards accidentally. I need both knees replaced but it's not an option at the moment. So right now, the stairs in my home are a problem. I discovered walking up or down slowly backwards while holding both rails eases the tension on both knees a lot. I don't do the stairs any more than I have to and I do take it very slowly. Going up and down sideways also helps.
I love walking and cycling not at the same time though 😂 I'm 59 this year I have my doggo Boarder Collie so being fit n active is a must.. I walk every day or I leave my car at home and cycle to wear I need to be that day..I've just finished a 8 mile walk today.. I don't walk that far ever day I usually do between 3/4 miles a day with my doggo what ever the weather it doesn't stop us.. Love your channel..
I walk with my fore foot first in the winter when it's ice. More control. I've always like walking backward - with my husband so I don't crash! 😂
On days where it's over 40C/104F, thunderstorms or a winter blizzards I turn to indoor walking. Lots of youtube channels to choose from, a popular one is Walk at Home. Happy walking!
Good alternative!
Confession: I didn't care much for Mike when he took over from Bob. But I must say he has grown on me! He has many helpful insights and he is good at demonstrating various techniques. Brad and Mike are a good team and I look forward to learning from you both.
Yes i agree. He will never replace Bob but Bob would like this channel to continue and spread knowledge. I am not religious but i am praying for Bob
I find walking so incredibly boring though. I'd much rather get on the exercise bike, do dumbbells and stair stepping. But I'm watching and keeping an open mind 😊
You gotta find a way to make it fun!
I sometimes get knee pain, usually when cooking dinner and moving around on the ceramic floors, and more times than not, going outside and walking around the garden on soft uneven ground helps better than sitting down.
THANKS BRAD AND BOB FOR ADVISE ON ROLLING DROP FOOT ON CAN HELPED ME SO MUCH❤
I valet & I wear Hoka’s & Altra’s!! Thank you for the video💕🏃♀️
Our pleasure!
I love this channel! Please change to "feel better" rather than focus on what is perceived as ills of celebrating lots of birthdays. Its health not age that matters.
Thanks!
I always walk with my heel touching the ground first, good to know learning how to walk lol
You got it!
I like Brooks for walking shoes!
Me too! Brooks Glycerin GTS 20 was a life changer for me. My Podiatrist only wears Brooks. We're like fangurls every time I go in there, talking about how much we love our Brooks shoes.
Very practical advice. I find a proper walking shoe with a thicker sole ideal to better absorb the shock from the ground. So many people talk about walking backwards - will give it a go! Fun - - definitely!!
Hahaha! That picture of Brad on the thumbnail!! Is that Bob’s doing? LOL 🤣
Which Altras have the cushioning please?
I love the Paradigms' cushioning.
Great info
Thanks!
Love the talk of zero drop, wide toe box!
Good to hear it!
You all have encouraged me to have a glass of water right after I wake up in the morning. And then during the day I try to drink my gallon of water and a glass of beer at the end of the day. That's my reward.
Don't heel strike when you walk. Walk in barefoot, with zero drop shoes. I just started a barefoot zero drop shoe, and now I walk 5 miles with no heel pain or plantar fasciitis flare-up. LEMS drifter is my go-to shoe. It really is about walking with your feet aligned with your knees, no waddling, and only a mid-foot foot strike.
Great ..thanks
No problem!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another great video. I am 68 and walk 35-40: miles/week. I assume you guys have heard of Plennie Wingo if not Google him. He walked across the Us and all the way to Turkey backwards.
Both my grand dad's love to walk, and they did. I use to love to walk and still would if it didn't hurt so bad. I am flat footed right foot worse than left, but the left hip is the 1 that has been replaced, it still hurts. Podiatrist told me to wear New Balance shoes, but they haven't helped.
Hey Brad, Bob and Mike. I am 5' 11" and have small feet. I have a theory that my small feet play a role in my low back and hip pain. If I am barefoot or use a very minimal no cushion show my pain goes away immediately.
Such a helpful video, thank you. Walking backwards, who knew that was so beneficial.
Thank you !!
You're welcome!
You will notice that the fore-foot-striking-method may be a little tough to get used to. Just utilized this method and I notice my BPM was a bit more of a higher pace. Need to condition this new practice, lol. I really noticed it though. I didn't get ANY lower back pain/stress. (:
That's good to hear!
Hey good video. I know you're not getting paid for shoes but, will you give me the brand names of the wide toebox shoes? I wear a size 15 so I am limited in the shoes I can find and have to order online without being able to try them on. Any tips on comfortable walking shoes? Thanks
Hoka, cloudsteppers by adidas
Mike has Whitin brand shoes on in this video if that helps. I have them and like them too.
Brad mentioned Altras and they are amazing!!!
Thanks guys!
As always, thank you for this video. ❤
What are the brands of the shoes with the wide toe box?
Altras
I had to do a double take on Brad's photo. It reminded me of Soprano's Pauly Walnuts! 😆
I am type 2 diabetic and i always loved walking even though i struggle with plantar fasciitis. I see a new podiatrist tomorrow. I recently had to stop once i started getting blisters.
❤Brad is Excellent with his explanations and demonstrations. Michael kinda just sits with No expression🤔. Could someone please tell him to wear long pants❓❗ I have had a lot of physical therapy over the years and never saw a physical therapy assistant, Michael,in shorts😂.😮
Altra shoes changed my life, I'm glad to see them getting a shout-out here. Plus they look good! Brad should wear them in the studio instead of the NB.
Altra shoes REALLY helped increase my walking mileage. Big difference in comfort
Totally agree! Brad
I just looked those up and oh my God $170
Altra shoe quality has taken a real nosedive. They wear out very quickly. If you buy a pair make sure the retailer will give you a full refund vs store exchange should you experience premature wear.
@@libbyannstew8775 I am disappointed in how long they last. The uppers will look fine, but my feet/back will tell me that the support has broken down. I’m resigned to it & try to find deals on them.
Another youtube dude who gives walking advice disagrees with you! He says that landing heel first (not hard, but first) is the natural way to walk. Maybe you can do best 2 of 3 falls to determine the winner? Seriously, there is so much conflicting advice on just about everything, it's hard to know what to believe. As for me, my right hip "catches" when I walk, and although it isn't painful, it is uncomfortable. Something to do with entheses and the trochanter. Apparently I have bony spurs on the bone underneath the muscles or tendons or something.
Thank you for sharing with us !
Great video! A couple of times a week I walk with a backpack or weighted vest on--really improves my stamina!
Would you give us the brand of the shoes recommended?
Altras
Won’t you get shin splints walking with toes first?
I only wear Altra’s!
Great choice!
What would you recommend for someone who has had a left hip replacement and also a right knee replacement. Soft and level walks are best 15 minutes one way and 15 minutes back.
Wish you could recommend types of shoes. I have no idea what shoes to get. Years ago a bus T-boned my car, damaged my knees, shoulders, head, eyes, etc. and caused a traumatic brain injury.
While healing up, I just automatically started walking on my toes (no, I didn’t notice as brain injuries cause all sorts of issues). My calves got HUGE (again, I didn’t notice). A few years later, I was finally sent to PT, and after WEEKS of therapy, my therapist noticed I was walking on tiptoe, and he asked me why. I said I hadn’t noticed and didn’t know why.
It’s been almost 14 years now, I’m still in great pain and have chronic pain in knees, arms, shoulders, hands, rotator cuffs, and more.
I can’t do most of the stretches you recommend before walking. Just walking to the next room is difficult. How do I start again?
I love Skechers walking shoes.. They have memory foam insoles and are very comfortable
Don't you think that landing on the front of foot instead of heel strike can lead to shuffling and more falls?
I love walking, but it is nearly impossible to walk in Houston June - September. So stuck indoors on treadmill. Can you do something about this heat please!
Very helpful and motivating! Thanks!
This video is super helpful
I love these tips. I can use them Thanks guys God Bless you...
Love my xero shoes which are wide toe and heel drop. From my driveway to stop sigh at end of road is a short distance and inclined. I get up early before ppl leave for work and walk forward down to stop sign and then up the incline backwards to my driveway. Only a few times bc I have cats who like to try following me. They stay up on the property line but I fear if I stay on road too long they might try coming down.
Wish you would share some walking tips for pain free walking for people with hip osteoarthritis
What about walking with poles/sticks for upper body exercise and balance
@1:15 Mike’s rxn was mine. 😂
Ugh I've been dealing with heal pain on my left foot. When I go for massage, they really work the knot in my calf and then the pain goes away but then tightness comes back. I never thought I walked wrong until now.
I just bought Hoka’s. Drink Lmnt for electrolytes
Me too, and after a week at work as a nurse I hate them
@@moe9265 I’m going to use for my 10 k steps. Hope I love them.
I pronate terribly - it’s genetic from my father. Thus, I’ve always done heel strike first and made a dreadful racket. Any recommendations (I have stability shows and good orthotics). You 3 are the best!
Walking backwards - go to the local high school track and pick a lane in which to walk backwards. It’ll keep you on the straight and narrow. 😊
Good morning guys Thank you for this video. I have moderate to severe COPD and I can't travel any distance without using my Up Walker. what can I do to get the most benefit from using it in terms of exercise and getting stronger.?
What about Adidas Ultraboost? My physiotherapist recommended me these. I did like them, but they look anything but flat.
Love your channel for years and this one in particular related to walking with knee pain. Please tell me the zero drop shoes you mentioned with wide toe area from Ultra I believe. I wanted to know the model name and look into them myself. Would greatly appreciate this information 😁🙏🙋♀️
Good one! Thank you for these tips. Most are new to me.
Hope you like them!
Thank doc 👏👏👏☝️🙏
You're welcome!
Excellent information. I still have IT Band Syndrome just slightly. I would think this will help. I would love to find a reasonably priced tennis shoe.
So needed this video today. Thank you so much. Could you share the name brand of these wide toe box shoes?
I wear flip flops most of the time or bare feet when I can. I have no foot problems. I'm 72
Love Brad’s Franki Valli vibe in the thumbnail.
Thanks!
Good tips, I seem to have super tight calves and I suspect the feedback from the treadmill is the cause. When the tight calves hit, its friend plantar fasciitis joins the party.
Do you have any additional advice for those of us, who have always stood with our knees snapped back? Whenever I hear how the glutes are engaged, I find mine never are! When I stand, my lower abdominal muscles do not engage. I have been told by physical therapists, that my body has learned to use different muscles for walking. (There is also some connection with how flexible I am at 71?!?) Sometimes, I am able to engage the lower ab muscles, but it never lasts long, and some days, I can’t engage them at all! Is there any help for this?
Practice regularly, I suppose
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And coffee isn't water. 😆. Lots of good tips. Thanks. 🙂
How does the body know that H2O contained in a cup of coffee isn't water (H2O)?
Hmmm, one recommended flat shoes and one recommended an arch support shoe. Did I misunderstand?