We wave our arms back and forth as we walk. It’s a very natural movement, but have you ever wondered why your arms are swaying? Does our ancestors’ habit of walking on all fours remain, as one evolutionist claims?
– What is the answer to this?
This is because it is the body’s most natural way of walking efficiently. If you don’t really wave your arms, it takes a lot of effort to walk. When you walk with your arms at your sides, you use 12% more force than when you swing your arms correctly.
Also, the movement of waving the arm straightens the body. A person’s legs are attached to either side of the pelvis, so each time one takes a step, a forward motion force and a rotational force are generated. At this time, the movement of the arm compensates for this rotational force and helps you go straight.
-Natural movements of the arms, help to activate the metabolism
Waving your arms while walking is a very simple movement, but it is essential for the body to use energy efficiently. The health effect also varies depending on how you shake it. It is best to swing it at a pace that feels most natural to you. Regardless of the direction of the walking leg, it is also good posture to walk with your arms gently swaying back and forth. At this time, bend your elbows slightly so that they form an L or V shape.
Walking like this has a good effect on the body, such as preventing falls and activating the metabolism. It also increases agility compared to walking with your hand in your pocket or looking at your smartphone. You can react more quickly to sudden falls or slips.
It is beneficial for health to maintain a balanced posture in which the legs, pelvis, back and arms move when walking. If your arm does not move well or is shaking rigidly, you may have a brain nervous system disease. This is because movement-related neurotransmitters are reduced due to Parkinson’s disease and stroke, and arm movements are unnatural.
