Verb

walking

  1. Present participle of walk.

Noun

Singular walking

Plural walkings

walking (plural walkings)

  1. Gerund of walk.
    the walking helped her.

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Thu Nov 26 04:05:18 2009

Walking (also called ambulation) is one of the main gaits of locomotion among legged animals, and is typically slower than running and other gaits. Walking is defined by an 'inverted pendulum' gait in which the body vaults over the stiff limb or limbs with each step. This applies regardless of the number of limbs - even arthropods with 6, eight or more limbs.

In humans and other bipeds, walking is generally distinguished from running in that only one foot at a time leaves contact with the ground and there is a period of double-support. In contrast, running begins when both feet are off the ground with each step. (This distinction has the status of a formal requirement in competitive walking events, resulting in disqualification at the Olympic level.) For quadrupedal species, there are numerous gaits which may be termed walking or running, and distinctions based upon the presence or absence of a suspended phase or the number of feet in contact any any time do not yield mechanically correct classification. The most effective method to distinguish walking from running is based on the percent of the stride in which a foot is in contact with the ground (averaged across all feet); defining a walk as greater than 50% contact corresponds well with identification of 'inverted pendulum' mechanics via force plate measurements.

The average human child achieves independent walking ability around 11 months old. The word walk is descended from the Old English wealcan "to roll".

For humans, walking is the main form of transportation without a vehicle or riding animal. Although walking speeds can vary greatly depending on factors such as height, weight, age, terrain, surface, load, culture, and fitness, the average human walking speed is about 3 miles per hour. Specific studies have found pedestrian walking speeds ranging from 4.11 to 4.33 feet per second (2.8 mph ~ 2.95 mph | 4.51 km/h ~ 4.75 km/h) for older individuals to 4.85 to 4.95 fps (3.3 mph ~ 3.38 mph | 5.32 km/h ~ 5.43 km/h) for younger individuals. A pedestrian is a person who is walking on a road, sidewalk or path.

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Sun Jan 10 19:51:53 2010

when should i start walking my 8 week old cockapoo puppy?
Q. I just got her yesterday, and she sleeps a lot and at random times falls asleep, and we wanna walk her but are afraid she'll just stop walking and lay down. When is the right time to start walking a puppy?
Asked by Clifford lover - Sun Jul 5 11:44:13 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. don't walk her in public places until she's had all her shots (also don't take her to places like pet smart or anywhere else public), but when you take out in the yard walk her on her leash. you can also use it in the house. she will get used to it and her collar and BONUS you'll be able to keep a close eye on her (what she is chewing and if she is showing signs that she needs to go potty) hope this helps.
Answered by slippery134 - Sun Jul 5 12:16:40 2009

How much walking can one do for exercise without risking overexertion?
Q. I am over 55 and I have been walking five miles every morning at a high school running track. So far I feel good as I have lost over 50 Lbs since starting in January. I am planning to do six miles starting next week. If I do that, will I be overdoing it, and therefore risking getting sick?
Asked by rumbaking - Wed Aug 20 09:57:42 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you've been walking 5 miles since January, I believe you've built up your capacity for distance as distance is the most important aspect you've to master when you walk. Build up distance, then only the intensity. So, if you want to increase to 6 miles now, I think your body's ready for it and it won't over-exert you. However, always walk within your target heart rate so you don't over work your heart. Here's a guide on how to achieve target heart rate:
Answered by Toning Girl - Thu Aug 21 08:38:45 2008

How do I discourage cats from walking on my car?
Q. Every week someone's cat walks all over the hood of my car which I just cleaned. The cat leaves their paw prints all over the hood of my expensive car. I have nothing against cats but I always have to clean my car a lot since of this. Is there some sort of scented car wash that will discourage the cat from walking on my car? I have a feeling that the cat likes to sit on my car because it's warm on the hood.
Asked by RayRay1284 - Sun Mar 4 19:42:21 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Try something cats will wont like but u also remember if you put clrox, anything that is a cleaning soultion do put that is toxic you dont want to kill them though try a noise maker something loud just buy a car protector i know the cats will go on it but they wont stain it then!
Answered by Rosiee x33 (: - Sun Mar 4 19:49:21 2007

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