Walking Tips Light Stretches before heading out While walking, hold head and chin high, shoulders back, chest out, abdominals tight. Swing arms in opposition to legs Change strides in walking for muscle variety: march with knees very high, or lift foot high in back Balance items you are carrying as evenly as possible left and right Stretch quads, hamstrings, calf and shins, then lower back after walking When shopping, don’t lean over shopping cart! On Stairs Use railing spar