Running or Walking on Slippery Surfaces
Is it possible to run or walk across very slippery surfaces, by using technique to stay balanced?
Here in the Northeast we have recently had our first few considerable snow/sleet/ice events of the season. This presents challenges in our fitness program environments. First, we need to stay safe and with uncleared sidewalks, narrowing roadways, etc. we are often put at greater risk.
Second, slippery surface conditions put us on edge – both physically and mentally.
- We have a tendency to attempt to create balance by using a wider stance forward with the feet landing in front of the body.
- We have a tendency to tense up.
Both of these tendencies will promote horizontal forces in the
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