Stop walking like an old person. Reversing your bad gait with retraining

[@highcrimes9153]

I'm 72 years old and a military vet (Vietnam Era) so I always walk like an ex military guy with good posture but one day, about eight years ago, I was meeting up with other retired MTA bus workers for the monthly retirement breakfast in Queens NYC. As we're entering the restaurant, I began walking like an old man until I caught myself. I immediately realized that I was unconsciously mimicking the old guys who were in front of me. Be alert to old, slumped over people around you!

[@1mattwilliams1]

There is a lady in my small town who walks almost all day. I always see her, but she does not look happy, healthy, or fit. Now that I've seen this video - it's the "old man walk"! Now I catch myself doing it!

[@Designtower20]

Good that you noticed

[@NMGH]

I've been trying this for a month (I'm 70 yrs old) and discovered that it improved my mood as well as my posture. I found myself feeling happier and more confident in general just by paying attention to how I'm walking. Many thanks for this video!

[@LynnRPerry]

Thank you for this post. I will share this with my husband.

[@Robnord1]

Almost 70, even on days I'm feeling stiff and painful, I force myself to walk standing tall, with good posture and flexibility and head on a swivel. One big benefit not mentioned is that this makes us NOT look like someone who would make an easy victim by the criminal minded. They'll pick a 'softer' target.

[@krane15]

Bingo. Although the walk with purpose (or confidence) works for anyone.

[@JLR4244]

Thank you for adding that "not looking like an easy target" comment. I totally relate, being a 77 yr old lady. That's a great point. I also work at standing tall and walking tall, and your comment gives me additional motivation to keep going!

[@richardroddenberry2079]

I'm 80 and I try to walk confident & proud. Maybe I stil try to walk as I did during my 23 years as a Military man. Most people don't see me as a 80 year old guy. Born in the summer of 1943.

[@georgeborrelli3134]

Yes, as a lifetime martial artist and self defense instructor, I can say that is definitely true. On the other hand young gang types think all elderly are easy targets. But by development of good body movement, you'll also be better able to defense yourself.

[@Robnord1]

@@indaadams9912 God bless you Inda. I'm saying a prayer for you...that maybe you will be one of those who have at least a partial recovery from the damage the stroke has done. I have friends and relatives who have had a stroke and realize how disruptive to normal Life activities it can be. Merry Christmas and best wishes to you.

[@dawnwoolley1708]

Thank you for this video. I'm 79 and was shocked recently when family commented on my limp - which I didn't know I had. I even had my daughter video me walking because I didn't believe them. I couldn't work out why I wasn't walking normally. This video showed me what I was doing wrong. I wasn't moving my hips. Once I saw how I should be walking, I started practising and already find I'm moving more smoothly. Once it becomes more natural, I'll get her to video me again and see if that has fixed my limp.

[@dawnwoolley1708]

It's less than a week since I came across this video and started practising. Today I was with a couple of friends and asked them to watch me walk away from them and back again. They were both amazed and said I was now walking perfectly normally. I'm so happy I came across this video, and am continuing to practice until it becomes natural to walk this way.

[@fashionmaggie4139]

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[@Yowzoe]

@@dawnwoolley1708 that's great to hear :-) Have you made more progress on your gait in the past six months?

[@Steve43952]

Hugely helpful. TY

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

79 and uses the youtube machine… Ho Lee Phuk.

[@louismillevolte8020]

My dad shuffled in his late eighties. I learned from that. In my late eighties now. Walk a minimum of one hour a day. Maintain a nice stride and do some walking backward daily.

[@Sssmaug]

WOW! 🌠 You SO rock! 🚶🏃🤸🏃🚶

[@randallthomas5207]

Try “skipping”, occasionally. A track coach fifty years ago, had me skip a mile per workout. My stride lengthened, and I ran faster. Been skipping for aways every walk since. Still have a 35-inch walking stride. Which is a bit longer than my inseam of 32-inches. Retired recently, and am working up to walking 5-Miles’s a day. Once I get the distance, I want to get the pace from 3.5 to 5-mph. Feels possible, but only time will tell. Parking my vehicles, and walking for errands near the house will help.

[@gloriahuman5652]

I am mid seventies, noticed, I was shuffling, started riding stationary bike. Also, just instincly started swinging arms as I walked. No longer shuffling.

[@pagosabob10]

Good for you! Keep it up. Ust remember to know where the trippers are when walking. Sidewalks that sink etc. Cheers!

[@lightnbreezy]

Thank you. I'm 82 and have noticed my walking deteriorating. I like that I have a positive assured feeling and confidence when walking as you recommend. I will practice it and most likely it become a "good" ; ) habit. The last readers comment is also right on "you won't look like an available victim". I've seen that happen. Thanks again.

[@georgeborrelli3134]

Yes!

[@skeptick6513]

82 and still walking, that's great, better than many of your peers.

[@lightnbreezy]

@@skeptick6513 Motion is lotion 😉

[@MikesFitnessGoals]

Thank you, Scott. I’m a fairly healthy 66 year old welder who walks hunched over after getting out of my truck after work. Lower back, front top of my legs at the hip, neck especially at the base of my skull - all tight and moderately painful as I try to straighten up and walk like I used to. I’m beginning to get self conscious about my posture, so now must be the perfect time to start fixing it. I’ve been thinking a lot lately that maybe I’m physically too old to continue doing this job, but after watching your walking demonstration and seeing your level of fitness I’m inspired to come up with a simple fitness routine I can do a few times per week to fix my gait and enjoy being active again.

[@Baabaabelle]

Another thing to consider is the carnivore diet, as I'm 56 and been eating this way for 12mths and it made a huge difference to my joints within days. Stops inflammation, arthritis, joints felt lubricated and pain free. Such an awesome feeling to be flexible and pain free, lean and healthy too. Check out Dr Ken Berry for more.

[@kiwi007]

I'm nearly 59,had a neck herniated disc 13 years ago, also damaged soft tissue in my back through an accident, I also have Fibromyalgia. About 3 years ago saw a video of 80 year old crippled with arthritis to the point she couldn't move. A yoga teacher worked with her and changed her life and mobility. That inspired me to use beginner yoga from KZbin. I know that has helped me hugely with flexibility. Something that is free, can do in your own time and home.

[@jamesbuxton2442]

I would also recommend the carnivore diet. Been on it for about three months and my weight is about where it was younger years. Jan. 10th I’ll be 69 y.o. I also have continued my karate, which I have done for 50 years. Work my movements more flowingly, like yoga nowadays. This video is very helpful for me. I’ve noticed my gait is getting like Scott is demonstrating, especially when I get up in the morning. Osteoarthritis, which is caused by wear and tear on the bones and joints all my life. I’m sure that probably what you have as well. Take good care my friend.

[@kiwi007]

Carbohydrates/sugar they have identified as what blocks arteries and not fat as we have been told for 50 years. K2 (has to be k2 type 7) apparently takes calcium out of the veins (numerous studies have shown this) and deposits into bones and teeth.

[@DavidVCastro]

I work in an office job, and was told by my PT and LMT that our pecs get shortened when we work hunched over, which is typical with computer work, and presumably with welding. They recommended using a foam roller or a doubled-over pillow and laying on it and letting my arms stretch out to the sides so that my chest muscles can loosen up. They recommended doing it every night for ~10 minutes. It's quite relaxing.

[@garlandetheridge9902]

My great grand son walks like me with my cane. Believe me, I pay attention to him as well as to my gait. I'm 88 but that's no excuse to not pay attention to how you lapse into bad habits. Thanks for this important reminder

[@gregsimmons1709]

Wow, I am glad I watched this. I have been noticing this ‘aged’ gait in recent videos of myself and figured it was “just what happens”. This deliberate walking approach is excellent. Thank you,

[@debrajones8194]

This popped up on my feed. Thanks. 70 yr old woman doing all I can to keep it moving correctly without pain.

[@patrickmurphy7313]

Thank you for making this video. I’m 75 years old and walk with the poor gait your video shows. I know I can retrain myself to walk the way I walked when I was younger, just by following the examples in your video. The video is going to make a big difference for me.

[@MyAmericanMorning]

I'm 74. A few years ago, during a physical therapy session, the therapist pointed out that I was not lifting my knees when walking, merely swinging my legs. Although it feels like marching if I lift my knees to walk, and makes me think other people will see it as marching, I still try to practice lifting my knees when I think of it, not yet a common practice for me. Recently I attempted to begin using the technique you're talking about; not sure how I managed to think of it, but it immediately felt better, more youthful, to move my shoulders and swing my arms while walking. I have some peripheral neuropathy in both feet and have developed bad habits over the years, including the old man walking style. Thank you for this video, reminding me that I need to keep at it, and confirming what appeared to be true.

[@dingosmith9932]

​@@nicolaspeters2555here here!

[@dianamatson6002]

This is the first time I've seen this explained. But I've noticed the same thing. I'm 67 and exercise every day and walk almost every day. I walk mindfully, changing my stride, lifting my feet and running for portions. I've noticed most of the older walkers look like weebles, wobbling back and forth. I've never understood why this is so. I'll continue to walk mindfully and keep my posture strong.

[@Glorygood56]

Important lesson for we seniors. After seeing his stunning back, ⚡️I had trouble focusing on his words.

[@bethhayes1]

Ive been doing yoga for years. Im almost 68 and feel and walk like a youngster. Love it!! Creates great strength and flexibility.

[@user-yup-you-are-human2]

Beautiful!!! ❤❤❤

[@julieplummer6611]

I've seen twenty somethings with crap gait. I did ballet as a child and am now in my fifties so my gait has never been an issue. It s a really helpful pod for us fifty somethings. Thanks!

[@lourdesecheverria6209]

THIS IS JUST WHAT I NEEDED TO SEE THIS MORNING!!!! I look at myself last night and I thought, "Oh No"! I could see my back rounding in a very obvious way. I AM WALKING TODAY USING THIS FORM AND FOR EVER MORE! Thank YOU!!!❤❤❤❤

[@kt1696]

Me and my hubby do a brisk two and a half mile, walk on an up hill gradient every morning. I've started to be very aware of my posture seeming to looking like an old person, stooping forward. I keep saying, posture, posture, posture and we immediately stop stooping, the penny dropped that the problem might be the fact we hold hands as we walk, now he's retired and we no longer walk alone. I think this has stopped us swinging our arms in opposite motion to our legs. We are now going to stop holding hands on our brisk walks.

[@lourdesecheverria6209]

@@kt1696 Yes, great point not to hold hands while walking. Thanks and enjoy your walks! Happy Holidays!

[@kt1696]

@@lourdesecheverria6209 👍👌❤️

[@puggirl415]

If you drive also become aware of sitting hunched behind the wheel. I had to work hard to be aware of my posture while driving. I also see a lot of drivers hunching over the wheel. I try to have my head against the head rest and my upper back touching the back of the seat at all times. I also adjust my seat back almost straight up rather than reclined.

[@lourdesecheverria6209]

@@puggirl415 Wow! I didn't think about that! Thank you so much, great tip! Have a wonderful day and blessings to you!

[@robertalexander7661]

WHAT???!!! Thank you for pointing this out. I’ve been going to PT for sciatica and drop foot. All on the right side. Hopefully with the help of this video and the knowledge of PT sessions, will be a life changing experience.

[@ByDesign333]

Brilliant! I'm blessed to catch this (I'm 72, thinking about these things lately.) Much grateful to you🙏 👍 Sincerely, Bernard Popp

[@hoosierplowboy5299]

Excellent! At 82, I have noticed my gait changing. I will try this...thank you!!!

[@antant4287]

Damn, doc, I didn't see that back development coming. Good job.

[@velvetbees]

A picture is worth 1000 words. Thank you for modeling how this works. It is very clear now.

[@Blessedpb]

73 yr old great gran and walk like I'm 100 - I start your technique tomorrow. Thanks so much!

[@puggirl415]

What I like about deliberate walking is that I can do it anywhere. I'm very much into Natural Movement and not "exercising" but instead using deliberate movement to use my normal activities to strengthen my body rather than going to a gym. I've been changing my gait from the feet up. This is a great addition to my deliberate walking habit.

[@kathym6603]

At 80 years old I wake up with that lumbering walk. I've been instinctively stretching the upper back every which way while holding onto the kitchen counter. Also, holding a sock half full of barley in each hand, I swing the "weights" alternately while walking. Doing these for 10 or 15 minutes within one minute of getting out of bed are "required" so I can wake up. Now I can do them with your "healthy gait" in mind and work toward more improvement.

[@Sssmaug]

Marvelous! Very proactive! I'm heading for 78 & really have no excuse for letting things slide as I'm pain free & still pretty agile. However: Too much time reading/texting has encouraged the family trait of forward head posture. 😏 I think this simple exercise will remind me to "stretch the hunch" lol.

[@ianlloyd6812]

Sir! Your back muscles are spectacular!

[@urbanfrog8466]

Greetings from New Zealand. Great video, very helpful. Thank you 😊

[@danceofthedragonbydavidlee]

I’m 74 and teach qigong. I’ve just started to direct my teaching to older people and this has given me some insight into breaking down functional movement. Thanks

[@riccardo50001]

I'd like to check this out. I've been 6'6" since I was 17 and have had poor posture all my life. I'm trying to stand up straight as this increases with age and I'm now a pretty healthy 78. Ugh! To my credit, I do swim 2-3 times a week, 1/4 mile and clearly you've been body builder. Congrats! I like the concept and this is the first one I've seen that seem to make sense. Thanks!

[@StevenTorrey]

I'm 78 years old and what I find, is that I wobble rather than walk. And that is a fairly recent development of the last year or so. I started using a cane, but I found the cane was too short causing a slight stoop, and that none of them seem to come up to the right height. I have since taken to using a walking stick which is at the right height, so there is no stooping. The walking stick prevents wobbling, which makes me look drunk, and keeps me from tripping. I find myself taking long walks and the terrain can be challenging depending on where I am in San Francisco, so the walking stick becomes indispensable for stability and comfort.

[@StevenTorrey]

I might add incidentally, at 78 I have excellent posture.

[@judsonspruce1768]

73 yrs old here. Thanks, I'll practice that, walking from the couch to the kitchen and back again.😊

[@bevhart4604]

I noticed my brother walking side to side a few yrs after knee replacement. I asked him why he was walking like an old man, your explanation and video is very informative. Thank you. Now I must pay more attention to my own walk.

[@TerriCarroll]

I am a singer and I watched a video that someone recorded of a recent performance that I did. I couldn't believe how I was moving getting up from my chair and going up on the stage. I am 58 and I was walking like I was 100, and I didn't even realize it! I don't even know when my gait changed, so thank you for this valuable video, I am definitely going to practice what you have shown here.

[@lov2playtn]

I practiced it this morning and results were phenomenal. Walked faster with better balance and less fatigue. I will practice and incorporate all the other things you suggested in your other videos!

[@jas8815]

I'm 73 and have noticed in recent years that my steps have become shorter, not yet a shuffle, but headed in that direction, so I make an effort to lengthen my stride. Now thanks to your video, I have another tip to help stop me from walking like an old person.

[@debbieklose8776]

Excellent video! I’m 63 and when I was in my early 50’s I noticed I had developed a poorly walking gait like a side to side movement. Ugh 😑 I started correcting that but I can still feel myself returning back to that at times with multiple injuries , stress poor sleep etc… Seeing this video is a great reminder to pay attention to my steps as I walk. Thank you 🙏

[@user-xp5qx8wg9x]

Thanks my husband and I knew we were heading in the wrong direction and now we know how to fix it. THANK YOU!

[@reddiver7293]

Damn, brother is in good shape. Looks like weights and yoga. To the extreme. 45 years of cycling/racing. It's like this video was made just for me. Thank you.

[@p.b.9428]

You’re right, but he didn’t achieve that with cardio and strength training alone. Low carb?

[@reddiver7293]

@@p.b.9428 Limited caloric intake, but does not look especially lean.

[@AnnieDiscepoli]

Thank you. I'm 62, knee arthritis and have noticed I wobble. Your method is helping.

[@amarok5048]

Thanks! Caught myself as a 71yr old moving about in a video. What an awful gait. Thank you for this to work on.

[@raginald7mars408]

… as a German Biologist - Every day I am surprised and enchanted meeting OLD Persons above 70 Years to 90 Years OLD With Excellent Posture and Attitude Embracing LIFE Versus the 1000´s with horrible posture Early on hanging over their 4 wheeler Walkers With Bad Posture and BAD Attitude Reminds me myself to be careful with my own attitude and posture Life is wonderful when you embrace it

[@amazingcato5315]

I know why people walk that side to side gait because I found myself doing it. It's from the pain from the hip joints. When I got older, I suddenly got hip and shoulder joints pain. Doing that side to side gait doesn't hurt when you walk. The normal walk hurts a little. So you unconsciously walk for minimal pain.

[@bentrider]

Just turned 70 and I can certainly relate. I'm definitely going to give this a try for a couple of weeks and see what happens. Thanks.😊

[@davidwbybee3450]

Really appreciated this video. It is exactly what I must and want to do. I have a fully fused, caged Lumbar spine and the fusion rods attached done to my S1 S2 and pelvis tip. This rotation of my Thorasic mid-back, as you demonstrated, is so very helpful for me to build on. I have the bent-over 66-year-old with massive body damages broken man walk. This situation happens to break my spirit and soul, that I will have to be forever and what seems to be my prison of a posture. You have given me hope and goals to fight for. Thanks 😂

[@julieplummer6611]

David, we all have limitations. You want to improve things so, to some extent you will! Best wishes from the UK. 😊

[@Warmfireandtea]

Keep truckn, just not as fast.

[@Col83]

Thank you for your generosity in sharing this life changing information. Well done Scott and God Bless.

[@glendamartin8424]

Thank you for showing a younger walking gait for us seniors. I may not look 75 years young but I have noticed an improvement to my walking with your video. I am a new subscriber and looking forward to your suggestions for a healthy life.

[@guygranger7894]

An easy way to do this without thinking so much about it is to tighten your ab muscles slightly while walking around. It almost comes automatically.

[@happydays3678]

Yes, I find myself doing this automatically too, makes you feel stronger and more supported.

[@Cormac-jd2kx]

@@homelessrobotlook at Sly Stallone posture

[@FOX007-um1wr]

This started for me at a very early age after a injury, like at age 2. I had to learn how to walk correctly. Everything was going great until I faced a severe injury when I was 10 which left me paralyzed for some time. . When I was 38 I finally received proper medical care, and have to focus on a daily basis's on walking. I have thoracic spine/rib problems, serious neck injuries compounded by birth anomalies, and it is extremely painful to move my arms. However I must face the pain or I will stiffen up.

[@joyceanderson8648]

God bless you and stay strong. Believe in yourself and you can do it. 🙏🙏💪

[@BruceThomson]

Good video. I swim twice a week too, which involves the alternating left-right twist with each arm alternate reaching up and back.

[@alliehartom5978]

Wow this is it - we have security cameras and one day I watched an alert of me walking to my car. I noticed I was walking funny but couldn't pinpoint what was wrong. So glad your video popped up in my feed, this is awesome! Thank you!!

[@Kenaroni]

Thank you for this. I’m 61 years old, but I feel young and I’m in very good shape for my age, except for being overweight. I had to install some security cameras at my job for the company and when I saw video of myself walking in the shop, I must admit I was surprised. I’m starting to walk like an old guy and I don’t like it. It’s nothing like you demonstrated, but I definitely don’t want to get to that stage.

[@jerryross7135]

Im 75, had bad knees for decades. After knee replacement, I had to learn to walk again. I now walk as you describe. I feel much better. Thanks for the very helpful advise. I now walk 45 min a day, including uphill walking.

[@jarichards99utube]

Thank You... VERY Helpful...! 😊👍 -70SomethingGuy

[@lov2playtn]

Excellent and very useful video. Would love to see more instructions from you on how to walk more efficiently. Thanks!

[@relambrou]

At 73 I've noticed that my natural gait was getting lazy. I work one day a week at a golf course putting out carts for the days rounds. This requires a significant amount of walkig so I've been concentrating on my posture. Maintaining an upright stance as I move creates a spring in my step that makes my whole body feel better, more alive.

[@Chonkycat411]

I’m 52 and I noticed I was walking differently than I remembered. I saw myself in my ring doorbell video. My mom who is 80!said ‘ that’s the waddle… you’re too young! Give it up! Thanks for this. :)

[@Lileigh980]

Im so glad i found this channel. Better late then never.

[@curiouscat3384]

The great thing is it's not TOO late - it will take a little time but we can rejuvenate ourselves :)

[@timothyjones74]

Excellent 👍. At 76years old, this is a big help. Thanks🙏

[@richardbornemann806]

I'm 70 and have been working with an excellent personal trainer for one year. About 3 months ago we began doing something called "scapula push-ups" basically activating the muscles between the scapulas. It was very difficult at first. Weeks went by but we continued to activate these underused and important muscles. Then, a month ago, one day I suddenly noticed that I could super easily pull my shoulders back. And my whole posture changed. I now walk with the shoulders back, and it is a bit tiring, but I feel much younger and more youthful and it LOOKS GOOD as well. My whole gait has become more youthful. Hope this is useful.

[@wowjwalters]

I happened to find you by chance. I need help with my posture and walking. I’ve spent quite a bit of money on physical therapy, and nothing has helped. Perhaps I’ve been misdiagnosed. You’re very easy to understand and I appreciate you giving us examples. I’ll be practicing your walk today. And I will also be checking out your other videos. I have scoliosis and my feet supinate. It’s very difficult for me to balance and walk without toppling over due to my imbalance. Thank you for sharing your videos on KZbin.

[@richardbornemann806]

Don't give up searching for a solution and trying different things. I hope that you find something that solves your issues.@@wowjwalters

[@pauremi396]

You can differentiate two movements of scapula: the scapular pushup which is a shoulder protraction ( opposite to shoulder retraction), it widdens the space between the shoulder blades by activating the serratus anterior muscles. When serratus is weak you get winged shouler blades. The other movement is called posterior scapular tilt. Anterior scapular tilt is what happens to shoulders when you slouch. Posterior tilt is when you lift the chest and tip the scapulae down and back.

[@richardbornemann806]

My trainer calls them scapula push-ups but it seems like I'm pulling my scapula in, so that they are moving closer together. Maybe they are protraction. This seems to be helping me overcome the subtle yet chronic slouch that so many of us have from working at computers and stuff.@@pauremi396

[@georgeborrelli3134]

I'm a martial artist and engineer and I discovered what you demonstrate as a key secret to power and lots more. I first heard of type of movement when skiing. I was a downhill ski instructor and was studying. A book showed an image of a spring coiling and uncoiling. In fact the Chinese in Traditional Chinese Martial Arts, speak to coiling also. In skiing you want the skis “across the fall line”. What this means is that the skis spend a lot of time approaching perpendicular to the slope of the hill. Otherwise you'd go too fast. To move the skis back and forth across the fall line quite quickly requires twisting of the core of the body. This is initiated with the arms like in your demonstration. But in skiing you reach forward and outwards across, with the arm opposite of the next turn, thus building torque or tightening of the spring of the body. Reaching forwards with the ski pole also helps keep the body posture correct. This way the movements of the skis are very quick and without much effort. The energy is stored in the body's twists. I was studying the way horses develop power. It's very similar. They move power down the spine in a rotational manner. They store and release energy this way with great efficiency. There's more to the way that they store energy but that's a big player. After many years of martial arts training, I was searching for “secrets of power”. I was discovering how to develop great “internal” power. I realized the importance of torque or rotational energy from the ground up. The hips being the largest bone in the body. Twisting the hips in the direction of a punch or other strong movement develops a tightening of the body's core. Thinking of the core as a massive “spring”. It's like a spring twisting in one direction, developing stored torque energy, then release. This can be done visibly or invisibly. But it's critical movement even just for an ordinary person moving, walking, etc. Largely with this concept I've been able to break boards with a “one inch” and even “no inch” punch. When combined with correct posture and correct seeing, it's both formidable and adds greatly to safety. I learned in kata to keep my head on straight by using my eyes to watch the horizon. If the horizon bobbed up and down then I either was moving up and down too much or not looking straight ahead. We can use this concept to ensure we are gazing ahead and not looking downwards. It's when we look downwards that the chest collapses and we become very easy to topple. The head must be balanced on top of the spine. This posture is critical in many aspects of martial arts from freedom of movement to moving physical and ki energy through the body for purpose. Thus what you are exposing is a “secret” to development of great power in martial arts, the ability to rapidly turn skis, to walk safely and efficiently, and to move fluids and run the internal pumps of the body more fully. The only thing I do a bit differently is that I not only twist the upper body, but the hips also twist in the opposing directions. In other words the hips participate in the walking. The forward foot and hip move forwards together, while the shoulders are in the opposing twist to set up the energy and torque for the next step. One Master taught me to “walk with my hips”. I essentially practice my martial arts every time I walk, in every step I take. Good video.

[@bellytripper-nh8ox]

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[@OToole2.0]

Thank you! So well explained and your demonstration really showed what a difference this makes.

[@genemaurillo4162]

Just happened upon your video Scott. It's great! I'm 73 and my gait and posture have been more and more on my mind. I will definitely try out your approach. Thank you!

[@nickcrispe1321]

This is great, because it's so simple. If anyone wants to age well, this is surely a great place to start.

[@dperreno]

This is a great, concise video with some great advice! I'm a healthy 63 year old but I am always looking for ways to "stay young" and this is something that I'll watch out for!

[@Rsysas]

This -alone -is everything in a nutshell. Thank you. Just some real help.

[@oopurpledove]

Thank you for sharing this with us 🎉🎉 I’m starting tomorrow for sure! Blessings 🙏

[@susanmartinez1485]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I will start this today.

[@JaniceWaligora]

Almost 80 yo noticed I was walking like an old person. this video changed all that. thanks so much

[@frankbradbury3251]

i see people walking like this! and have always thought why are you walking old? great info! ive always walked like you have explained im 62 and im not old! much love!

[@r0cketplumber]

All my life I've seen many people, even young ones, who don't swing their arms as they walk, just letting them dangle awkwardly. It's painful to see. At 63 I've become increasingly aware of how erectly I walk compared to many of my peers who hunch and shuffle. Going dancing regularly seems to help a lot, too. When I was 24 I crushed my T12 in a skydiving landing accident and was nearly immobile for months until I could "unfreeze" my back through therapy. I recall at the time being frustrated with walking like I was 80. Argent's "Hold Your Head Up" is not just a cool song, it's good advice!

[@sm3296]

I just realized after watching this that I walk shockingly badly and also realize how wearing a cross body bag is limiting my gait. Time to make some changes. Thank you. Subscribed for more timely info.

[@kennethjames4724]

I think a big problem is most of us older people stay in the house most of our time. It is not necessary to take long strides and it becomes habitual to take small steps when walking from one room to another. In my case, scoliosis doesn't help my gait at all.

[@lar7905]

What you present as the incorrect walk is what I have called the "homeboy" walk , ie. how the dudes in the city are trying to look tough . I am 74 and I see that "waddle " walk , my other term for it, all the time when I go to the supermarket or Walmart . Especially among heavy set , er fat , people and as you say many in their 30's , both men and women . I have delivered Meals On Wheels for 17 years , stairs are a welcome challenge for me . With two knee replacements the walking keeps my legs in better shape than they were in my 50's . And I don't waddle but walk as you demonstrate . Cheers and thank you for the affirmation on what is proper walking .

[@aphill2208]

Im 70 and just realized how awful my posture looked! I walk ilje my back is hurting, even when it's not!!!! Thanks 😅

[@briancaine9130]

Good video. I’m 62 and am becoming conscious of need to work on all elements of body while aging. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@少川靖男]

Excellent! in ballroom dancing, we call it counter body action !! thanks ❤

[@miriamlandau1207]

Excellent and very helpful. I'm going to get in front of a mirror and see how I walk. I know my body feels tight and my balance is definitely not what it used to be. I'll be turning 65 this summer and good health has always been important to me. But some problems can sneak up on you and I don't want my walking to be a problem because it affects so many other parts of the body!

[@cinnamongirl3070]

Great explanation. Most of my geriatric patients either walker with a walker or have a difficult time balancing so they ambulate with a wide base of support and zero hip rotation.

[@dingosmith9932]

This is the kind of video that should go viral, brilliant stuff!

[@davidwayne9982]

Ha -- I catch myself doing that-- and I have a T- shirt that says " IT's WEIRD being the same age as old people!".. ha. I needed this.. THANKS.

[@bayoubabe6698]

Thanks for your video! It fits right in with what I’m trying to get my body stronger!!!

[@katg-nw5tc]

This morning my husband imitated me walking like my 96 year old father!!! Shocking! I’m implementing this method post haste!! Thank you for this excellent video Doc Popp.

[@minasmith-segal4577]

Thank You!

[@WallaceLivingFree]

Thanks , My mate said I am walking like an old man, I have to fix this, ...But I am 70 cheers and thanks for this video

[@loft4me]

Following your advice, I felt the stretching taking place by merely walking properly, which is a good sign. I cycle, work out, and do stretching, but still my posture suffers from a lack of walking with proper form. This really helps, thank you.

[@michaelboom7704]

Seeing this is a reminder so I will keep it in mind! Great wake up call!

[@raynabozny2338]

Thank you for your SHORT Video...I subscribed

[@girmaybass68]

I am in my mid fifties and have been walking exactly as you described it without realizing and my wife saw this and said "you are getting old"😂 Now that I saw this video I hope I can practice to walk with my back straight up!! Thank you!!

[@paulb1383]

I saw the same tutorial on another video and have been doing it for about one week and if definitely works. It has helped me from walking hunched over

[@MichaelPatterson1955]

Thank you, Scott Popp. I have learned this is true by doing what is called power walking. It works; I lost 20 pounds just by power walking.

[@ritastutler1470]

Thanks..wow you are built…lol just saying …yes sometimes I walk like an old person because of a bad fall that left me with a horrible back..but I try to stand up straight and try not to walk like that.. thank u ❤

[@michaelgatten]

Great video. Thanks. i always noticed inflamed people with bad posture. They appear to walk side ways. I'm 51 and I will consciously incorporate your technique to add pep in my step.

[@NATES84]

Thank you ,love to see why balance is becoming an issue late 70s

Excellent, I noticed an old walking on myself. But I couldn’t explain what was it. I’ll work on it!

[@moehoward8691]

Good video. I have taught this to my older patients for years and will share this video.

[@jamesbuxton2442]

Thank you Scott Popp for this great video. I’ve found it very helpful already. 👍👌🙏

[@notinservice3724]

nice, thanks Scott, am loving the flexions

[@CloudCover-rm9jz]

Thanks for the information, it really helped reverse my bad gait. Also, could you possibly make a video showing how to reverse the feeling of inadequacy I felt when you took your shirt off,revealing a back built like a f**king superhero?

[@mr8966]

I recently begain walking 5-7 miles a day. Several times during the walk I remind myself with ‘deliberate walk’ as you mention. I focus on full extension of the leg until I really feel my glute push up when one leg is fully extended back.

[@ACS888]

This so simple as you say fundamental proper way of walking. Thank you. I will practice it everyday , deliberately

[@Firebrand55]

I'm 84 , ex-RAF and have been walking like this for decades. If elders watch just one YT vid, it should be this excellent, short account that works!. I would add that if you walk regularly on your own, swing your arms as seen here, but walk at 120 paces per minute, no less. It's no accident that armed forces in this country march at this pace; it is easy and so beneficial...and non-tiring. PS.when walking, breath in, expanding stomach, for 8 paces, breath out for 3-4.