Human gait adapted for efficient walking at the cost of efficient running -- ScienceDaily

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Humans, other great apes and bears are among the few animals that step first on the heel when walking, and then roll onto the ball of the foot and toes. Now, a new study shows the advantage: Compared with heel-first walking, it takes 53 percent more energy to walk on the balls of your feet, and 83 percent more energy to walk on your toes.

Human gait adapted for efficient walking at the cost of efficient running | ScienceDaily Science News from research organizations Human gait adapted for efficient walking at the cost of efficient running Date: February 12, 2010 Source: University of Utah Summary: Humans, other great apes and bears are among the few animals that step first on the heel when walking, and then roll onto the ball of the foot and toes. Now, a new study shows the advantage: Compared with heel-first walking, it takes 53 percent more energy to walk on the balls of your feet, and 83 percent more energy to walk on your t

Human gait adapted for efficient walking at the cost of efficient running -- ScienceDaily

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