1. "O" with the whole sole of the foot on the ground vs. "X" with the feet on the ground
Every time you step up, you must let the entire sole of the other foot touch the ground before you can move up; If you raise your heels to walk, the calf muscles will not be able to relax and rest, causing the calf muscles to become easily fatigued and cause cramps. There is a clear saying from ancient times. Mr. Sima Guang said, "There is a way to climb mountains. If you walk slowly, you will not be sleepy. If you are on the ground, you will not be in danger."
2. "O" splayed foot vs. "X" straight forward
When the slope is steep, you can advance with the front foot slightly open and in the splayed shape. This way, the calf muscles of the back foot can be relaxed more easily and the muscles of the calf will be more relaxed. Good for exerting force to ascend.
3. "O" small steps vs. "X" big strides
When going uphill, you should adjust the pace according to the steepness of the slope; when encountering steeper sections, you should use smaller steps Move forward, letting the size of your steps adjust to the slope of the grade. If you encounter a steep slope, using long strides to climb quickly will only quickly fatigue the thigh muscles.
4. "O" single foot force vs. "X" double foot force
The secret of mountaineers being able to walk for a long time without getting tired is mainly the application of the 'rest step'. When walking, only one foot is used hard at a time. Keep the other foot in a completely relaxed state, which is just enough to give the muscles a short rest; if you exert force on both feet at the same time, it will only quickly tire the physical strength and the strength of the foot muscles.