4 Correct Gait and Form
Using the incorrect form when walking and running can greatly increase your likelihood of injury, as you will end up placing pressure unevenly on the joints. This is very common for instance if you have slight pronation or if you have flat feet.
One of the easiest ways to improve your body’s ability to work as a single functional unit is to try and adapt your gait by using minimal shoes or even training barefoot. Barefoot training means that you’re going to be running without shoes, which in turn forces you to absorb more impact through correct technique by landing on the ball of your foot. As your foot splays to take up a wider surface area and adapt to uneven terrain, this can also prevent your foot from tipping causing a sprain or torn tendon.