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April 2026

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Walking definitely improves your balance. Photo: Susanne Lang
Walking improves balance and engages muscles we don’t even know we have. Barring different abilities and injuries, walking is second nature to most of us, and evolution has optimised our bodies for getting around on two feet. But have you ever wondered which muscles you’re using when you walk, and how this changes depending on […]

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