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Human gaits are the various ways in which humans can move, either naturally or as a result of specialized training. In general, a gait is a manner of limb movements made by animals during locomotion. Human gaits can be classified in various ways, according to whether the person remains in continuous contact with the ground, with each gait categorized as either natural (one that humans use instinctively) or trained (a non-instinctive gait learned via training). Examples of the latter include hand walking and specialized gaits used in martial arts. One variable in assessing gait is which part of the foot connects with the ground first. Typically this is one of forefoot strike, mid-foot strike or heel strike. This photograph shows a heel strike in a runner at the 2024 Ljubljana Marathon. In this gait the heel of the foot lands, then the plantar flexes to ball. Photograph credit: Petar Milošević Recently featured: The Conspiracy of Claudius Civilis Pachygrapsus marmoratus Bennu Archive More featured pictures

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