Knowra Walking Walking Walking is human locomotion in which each foot alternately supports the body while the other advances. It typically includes a brief period when both feet contact the ground.
Gait : A pattern of movement used to travel on foot or by another means of locomotion. Walking is one gait, defined by alternating steps and support.
Human leg : The lower limb, comprising the thigh, knee, lower leg, ankle, and foot. Its joints and muscles provide the levers that advance and support the body.
Walking speed : The distance covered by a person walking per unit of time. It is a practical measure of walking performance and functional mobility.
Running : A form of locomotion in which each step includes a period with neither foot on the ground. Unlike walking, running has an aerial phase and lacks continuous ground support.
Gait cycle : The sequence of events from one foot contacting the ground to that same foot contacting again. Its stance and swing phases organize each walking step.
Foot : The terminal part of the lower limb, built from bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissues. It bears weight, adapts to the ground, and pushes off during walking.
Pedometer : A device that estimates steps taken by detecting repeated body movements. Step counts provide a simple way to track walking activity.
Hiking : Walking over natural terrain, usually on trails or in the countryside. Hiking uses the same locomotion in longer journeys and varied terrain.
Center of mass : The point representing the average position of an object's mass. Walking continually shifts body mass over the supporting foot.
Skeletal muscle : Muscle tissue attached to bones that produces voluntary movement and stabilizes joints. Alternating muscle contractions move the legs and steady the body.
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