core·cardio

Heel-to-toe walk

Walk in a straight line, placing the heel of each step directly in front of the toe of the previous one. 20 steps. A balance-walk drill commonly used in police sobriety tests — and the same one PTs use to diagnose + rebuild balance in older adults.

Secondary muscles

glutes
calves

Form cues

1Eyes forward, not at the floor
2Hands out for balance if needed
3Walk a hallway with a wall on one side as a safety net

Common mistakes

Stepping wider when it gets shaky (the whole point is staying narrow)
Skipping the heel-touch-toe placement

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