![]() These are just seven of the 12 different styles of walks available in the program. ChiWalking also includes a 'menu' of walks tailored to different needs: To lean correctly, try this exercise: Stand tall with your feet about shoulder-width apart, your knees slightly bent. This approach to walking makes it easier on the body and helps improve the aches and pains that are associated with walking incorrectly. Sounds simple, but most runners do it wrong. ChiWalking encourages participants to use good posture, loose joints, engaging one's core muscles, and relaxing the peripheral muscles of the arms and legs. The technique and theory behind ChiWalking is very similar to that of ChiRunning, but with a few differences. ChiRunning employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles of the trunk, an approach that evolved out of such disciplines as yoga, Pilates, and tai chi. ![]() Additional benefits of ChiRunning include helping reduce or eliminate: ![]() The technique behind ChiRunning is based on the principles of Yoga, Pilates and T'ai Chi, namely: strengthening core muscles, fusing mind and body, and focusing on improving overall long-term performance and wellbeing. By combining modern science with the ancient principles of T'ai Chi, ChiRunning and ChiWalking are quickly becoming a popular choice among runners and walkers alike. ![]()
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