Outside on a sidewalk. This might be a good option if you want to take a relatively slow and short read-walk around your neighborhood. Outside on a path or trail in the forest. If you enjoy nature, and have access to a nice path or trail, this will be a good option. Just make sure the path is fairly smooth. Inside a mall at a non-busy time of the day. This will work great if it is too cold or rainy outside. Inside on a treadmill. [1] X Research source
High traffic places with a lot of cars or bicyclists. A place with many other pedestrians. You don’t want to be walking into other people. Paths and sidewalks that are dangerous because of obstructions and uneven paving.
Try to figure out a safe pace. Experiment with different ways to hold your book. Figure out your reaction time in case you come into contact with furniture or people.
Consider lightweight books and paperbacks. Try to get a book with large print. Don’t use library books, in case it rains or something unexpected happens.
This allows you to both relish and extend the experience. It is safer to walk slower while reading. Starting out really slow will help you get the hang of reading while walking. [3] X Research source
Hold your document with one hands and start walking while reading. Try to always have a hand free in case you fall or something of that sort. Hold the book relatively low, and do not cover your face with the reading material. Keep good form, and try to minimize a ton of bouncing. You want to be light on your feet of course, but if your torso is bopping all over the place, it’s going to be much harder to read. If anything, try for a couple of minutes, take a break to walk or do some strength, and try again. [4] X Research source
Make sure to look up as often as you can or use your peripheral vision to avoid potential dangers. Try to see the shadow of objects instead of looking up completely from what you are reading. Don’t get too involved in your book that you are completely unaware of your surroundings. Try to look up in front of you and at the trail or sidewalk every couple of sentences or every paragraph. This way, you’ll know if there are any obstacles ahead of you and you’ll be able to adjust accordingly.
