SENIORS: The Only 2 Ways To Walk Farther & Faster Without Causing Pain

Many seniors are concerned about not being able to walk as far or as fast as they used to. That can lead to being less active or missing out on opportunities with family and friends. Learn the ONLY 2 ways to walk faster and farther, plus how to do it without causing pain or injury.
In this video, you'll learn:
00:00 The ONLY 2 Ways To Walk Faster and Farther
01:22 Walking Solution 1
02:45 Walking Solution 2
05:33 Walking 0.5 mph (0.8 km/h)
05:57 Walking 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
06:38 Walking 2 mph (3.2 km/h)
07:31 Walking 3 mph (4.8 km/h)
08:29 Walking 4 mph (6.4 km/h)
09:18 Jogging 5 mph (8.0 km/h)
09:56 Running 6 mph (9.7 km/h)
10:35 Running 7 mph (11.3 km/h)
11:09 Running 8 mph (12.9 km/h)
11:37 Running 9 mph (14.5 km/h)
12:01 Running 10 mph (16.1 km/h)
12:20 ONE Exercise To Walk Better
ONE Exercise To Walk Better • Improve Your Walking w...
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[@garye4678]

1. Thanks for the advice. I'll make sure to implement your strategies. My right knee started about a month ago & my left knee about a week ago.

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Good luck!

[@jacquelineanderson3251]

I watched two of your videos and have a much better understanding of what causes my knee problem. Using your techniques. I am avoiding pain when getting ready to stand or sit. I also can walk much further with better posture and without depending so much on my cane. I am able to walk around in my kitchen without using it at all. Thank you - you are making a difference.

[@More4Life]

Glad it helped!

[@susanbryan5142]

Thank You so much. This is just what I was needing. I truly want to walk better. I am 77 years old and need motivation. Walk, Walk, Walk.

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Good luck with the walking!

[@ernestreid9296]

Thanks you for demonstrating walking heel to toe compared to midfoot. I have seen other sights that have encouraged walking midfoot. They did not explain it or DEMOSTRATE as well as you did. Now I understand.

[@More4Life]

Glad the demonstration helped.

[@beckybooher340]

Thank u for these videos Iam 57 I have trouble walking my knees give away an I got arthritis in my knees an feet I got hammer toes to

[@More4Life]

You're welcome.

[@herminebenjamin1540]

I have been using ankle pump elevation of feet standing on toes and they have been of tremendous help thank you so much for your help

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad to be able to help.

[@pattressel3864]

There is another way to increase stride length without reaching out forward further, which is to push off backward further, by both coming up onto one's forefoot a bit further on each step, and also swinging out further backward. This requires working on calf and gluteus strength and endurance. I co-lead a hiking group. The other leader is no taller than I, but walks much faster. He does exactly this -- pushes off on his forefoot on each step, and swings his whole leg out further behind. (Note that coming up on one's toe with the foot behind is easier then reaching out forward with one's toe. You can stick with the more comfortable whole-foot landing / rolling motion, and not have to attempt to support your weight on your toe in the awkward forward position. I'm sure all the forefoot-strike proponents will come after me at this point...but it is just mechanics. The forefoot strike with the toe extended is like the top of a calf raise with the ankle extended -- the hardest part. Coming up partway on your forefoot when your leg is behind is like the stronger beginning of a calf raise. Think about doing a deficit calf raise -- what part of the form fails first? One can typically keep doing the deficit part of the movement for much longer than raising up fully onto one's toes. If the forefoot-strike folks want even longer steps, they can use their calves on both beginning and end of the stride...but it's less tiring at the end. :D)

[@More4Life]

Completely agree with you. That's what the other recommended video in the end screen addresses.

[@toniornelas7641]

2 and 3 Thank you very helpful

[@More4Life]

You're welcome.

[@irishheart4768]

I started watching g your channel a couple of videos ago, I am 65 and fine that I am starting to lose my mobility. I can't get knee surgery do my weight, I am bone on bone will this help me.

[@More4Life]

Without knowing your situation exactly, I couldn't say for sure, but it's an easy enough thing to try to see whether or not it helps.

[@joanhanna6828]

Thank you , Great information ! after a fall fracturing my hip, I am recovering well enough , could use more help with stiff ankles and knees and also a rather alarming loud pop occasionally in those knees and ankles , not painfull kinda scary.

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. These videos may help answer some of your questions: Knee stiffness after sitting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jF7KcoCoi9Sdhqs Knee stiffness when walking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKPWiaCPd5t-Z9k Ankle stiffness: studio.kzbin.infoBc8obgnKiwE/comments Knee that pops: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX3FZ2tsdqh_icU

[@user-vk2hu2pp4z]

Thanks for sharing .I will try and do the exercises😂

[@More4Life]

You're welcome

[@ContinentsEdge]

Are you recommending HEEL STRIKE OR WHOLE FOOT STRIKE???? I did not grasp your point unfortunately. Please clarify!

[@More4Life]

Sorry it wasn't clearer, but thanks for asking. I'd recommend WHOLE FOOT STRIKE.

[@carnivoregal7237]

I’m 68. I walk at 2.5/3

[@More4Life]

Great job. Keep up the good work!

[@daunetteokoroh6658]

What are you teaching?

[@SorayaHaffejee]

If I take the injection in the knee it helps relieve the pain for about 3 months is it good to take No

[@More4Life]

That's a discussion you need to have with your doctor based on your medical history. For most people a single cortisone or similar injection isn't too bad, but they do have side effects, so if they're needed every 3 months, those effects can compound over time. Furthermore, there's probably a reason that things keep getting re-aggravated (other than just arthritis), so it's a good idea to figure out what that is regardless of whether you do or don't have an injection.

[@rudolphsadaraka57]

What if you walk on the treadmill and you have weak but sore knees (both) do i persist and carry on? Or walk at a slow pace? 2days ago i spent 12mins on a treadmill But!! At - 2.4km/hr ,what do you recommend?

[@More4Life]

What you're doing sounds reasonable, but it's different for every person. Exercise doesn't have to be 100% pain-free, but it also should NOT be extraordinarily painful or feel like your knees will give out. Walk at a speed and duration that you feel safe doing, and then gradually progress with time as you're able.

[@JamesMartin-nk8cn]

I have COPD I 68 but I do go to the gym on the treadmill, I struggle with my left leg,seems heavy My question is having COPD I can’t do nothing to change my walking

[@More4Life]

This is more about gait patterns, but with COPD breathing exercises along with a progressive walking program (Under the guidance of a healthcare professional) are probably your best bet.