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Stride length too long.

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‎07-21-2017 10:21

‎07-21-2017 10:21

I visited a physio for help with an ankle movement problem.  She said I lope along and should shorten my stride considerably.  Anyone have any good tips for achieving a short crisp stride?

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‎07-22-2017 04:59

‎07-22-2017 04:59

@parritch It's great to have you aboard in our Fitbit Community! Your ankle movement shouldn't be a problem if you adjust your stride length on your Dashboard. This way your Fitbit tracker should track your distance accurately. Regarding your question, don't force your feet to achieve another stride length since you may get injured. By correcting the stride length as explained above should help you to get more accurate readings.

 

Let me know if more assistance is needed my friend! Smiley Happy

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‎07-22-2017 05:24

‎07-22-2017 05:24

@parritch  Here are a couple tips for correcting your running mechanics

 

--  Do practice drills where you increase your cadence.  If you take more steps per minute, you will decrease your stride length. 

--  When you run, think about landing with your foot underneath you not out in front of you.  This helped me the most.

--  Shorten your arm swing.  You might unconsciously shorten your stride length.

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‎07-25-2017 04:34

In response to LZeeW

‎07-25-2017 04:34

Thank you. I am not so keen on running these days! Last time I ran I was
in my 30s. Now in my 71st year. No - I have always had a long slow
walking stride. I am trying my best to shorten it as my Physio said it
would help my ankle (bone cyst) pain. My bones are strong so it is
unlikely to break! I kinda poke my head and upper body forwards. Bad
posture. So now I have slowed it down to correct the gait (wobble) and
hope to pick up speed with practice. I have Nordic walking poles - might
see if I can utilise them. Again thank you for your reply.
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