Physical activity skill walking Riyah Main bones/muscles and joints used while walking Hamstring Muscles, Back muscles, Upper body, hamstrings, quadriceps muscle groups used while walking The hip flexors are responsible for lifting the thigh towards the body Quadriceps group including vastus, rectus femoris, it extends the knee stabilizing the leg and propelling the body forward during walking. gastrocnemius is a calf muscle that plays a significant role of the foot. It helps push off the ground during the toe-off phase of walking, contributing to forward motion. Hamstrings which includes biceps and more act as antagonists to hip flexors and quadriceps they are responsible for flexing the knee and extending the hip helping to control movement gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the buttocks and plays a crucial role in the hips Tibialis Anterior : This muscle is active to control the lowering of the foot, it acts as an agonist for ankle dorsiflexion What specific strengthening exercise(s) can improve the motion or reduce injury of the tissues? effects on the bones, muscles, and joints. Strengthening exercises such as, resistance training, core strengthening, and balance exercises can improve motion and reduce injury in tissues affected by walking. While walking may not be a high-intensity workout, it certainly comes with many health benefits. Not only is walking great for heart health, boosting your mood, maintaining healthy weight, and improving circulation, but also for keeping your muscles and joints strong and healthy. What variables can you change to ensure continued changes in muscle memory, or strength improvement? Intensity, volume, frequency, Rest periods, Tempo, Range of motion. What can you do to avoid over-training? Implement a balanced training, include adequate rest and recovery, mix high intensity and low intensity workouts, listen to body signals for pain and or fatigue. Would you want to be an elite athlete at walking? Why or why not? Yes, because it’s easy to do, body awareness and because it would help health benefits and learning to live a better lifestyle. There are some people who actually do this.