Walking
| Definition: |
An activity in which the body advances at a slow to moderate pace by moving the feet in a coordinated fashion. This includes recreational walking, walking for fitness, and competitive race-walking. |
| Notes: |
human & animal; /inj: coord IM with specific inj (IM); /physiol permitted; differentiate from GAIT, the way one walks |
| Previously Indexed: |
Exercise (1989-1990),Exertion (1966-1990) |
Walking Definitions and Terms
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