Walking Heel First (IMAGE)

University of Utah

Walking Heel First

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The heels-first walking pattern typical of humans is demonstrated by a University of Utah student who participated in a study showing that people save a lot of energy by planting their heels down first rather than walking on their toes or the balls of their feet.

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David Carrier, University of Utah.

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