Gait—the simple act of walking—is more complex than it looks. It’s a combination of neural control, joint mobility, muscular coordination, and proprioceptive feedback.
And just like breath or posture, we don’t notice our gait until something goes wrong.
As Pilates professionals, understanding gait deeply allows us to identify red flags, restore optimal movement, and support longevity in our clients.
This post unpacks what a healthy gait looks like, how it changes as we age, and what we can actually do to improve it—grounded in current research, not outdated posture cues or “tight hamstring” blame.
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