Walking Quiz Quiz your knowledge of basic walking injury prevention, and see how you rate compared to others who have completed the quiz. 1 / 4 For beginners, what’s a good way to avoid working too hard too early? Making sure you can hold a conversation without getting out of breath Counting steps Taking regular breaks Staying under the posted speed limit Being able to have a conversation while walking is a good measure of whether you walking at a good speed for your ability. If you feel like you could rattle off a Shakespeare monologue without getting out of breath you might want to pick up the pace. 2 / 4 It’s time to toss shoes when: You’re bored with the color They no longer provide good support You’ve worn them for three months straight Support is quite important with a walking shoe, sometimes we can become so comfortable with our worn-in shoes that we lose track that it's no longer worn-in but worn-out. For runners, we recommend retiring shoes every 300-500 miles, and that is a good rule of thumb for walkers as well. 3 / 4 Those with previous joint issues should buy shoes with more cushioning. True False 4 / 4 Walking flat-footed will eventually lead to: A better workout Fewer shoe replacements Injury Longer distances covered Walking flat-footed unfortunately can lead to injury. Think of your feet as having a rolling motion from heel to toe as weight shifts, almost like you are wearing a shoe with a curved bottom. Your score is Restart quiz Share this on Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Continue Reading View All Results July 25, 2023 Quiz Backpack Quiz Quiz your knowledge of basic backpack injury prevention, and see how you rate compared to others who have completed the quiz.Read More July 25, 2023 Quiz Baseball Quiz Quiz your knowledge of basic baseball injury prevention, and see how you rate compared to others who have completed the quiz.Read More July 25, 2023 Quiz Basketball Quiz Quiz your knowledge of basic basketball injury prevention, and see how you rate compared to others who have completed the quiz.Read More
