Interesting facts about walking
I found some interesting
comparisons about frequency and speed when people walk. The research took
place on 2 footbridges and on 2 shopping floors, and the participants were
walking naturally. The observations covered walking frequency, velocity, and
stride length.
Observations:
- Average frequency of approximately 2 steps per second and a velocity between 4 and 5 feet per second on the shopping floors.
- On the footbridges, an average frequency of just under 2 steps per second and a velocity closer to 4 feet per second.
- The step-length on the shopping floors and the footbridges are almost the same with average values of 2 1/2 feet for men and just over 2 feet for women.
- Men walked with a higher velocity than the women.
- Women walked with higher frequency than men.
- There is a linear relationship between walking velocity and frequency which is different for men and women.
One way this helps
us in Nordic walking is to make us aware that different people have different
walking characteristics. That means when walking in a group, you want to take
those characteristics into account so you don't leave people behind.
Think about it. What
are some ways to do that with a group of people?