Todd Martin MD

Todd Martin MD This page features my art, books, and photos well as links to my online body movement training programs.

These include Walking Technique and Tai Chi instruction.

https://youtu.be/lW1ASpy_zjUEnjoy this Tai Chi Saber demonstration with relaxing music. I am training for a test, so put...
08/22/2026

https://youtu.be/lW1ASpy_zjU
Enjoy this Tai Chi Saber demonstration with relaxing music. I am training for a test, so putting my practice to music. Practicing different Tai Chi forms gives me so much insight into basic movement like walking. I hope you enjoy.

Tai Chi is one of the best ways to train your balance and flow for ...

https://youtu.be/7W_3N9aUpXkThis video can help you learn how to create balance with each step you take by controlling y...
08/22/2026

https://youtu.be/7W_3N9aUpXk
This video can help you learn how to create balance with each step you take by controlling your core.

Walking balance is not a position you hold—it is something you cont...

https://youtu.be/qWIDWmM_tnkEnloy this relaxing Tai Chi demonstration with meditative music.
08/22/2026

https://youtu.be/qWIDWmM_tnk
Enloy this relaxing Tai Chi demonstration with meditative music.

Tai Chi is one of the best ways to train your balance and flow for ...

Check out the new video on proper walking technique and how to engage the spiral of your core properly to get your head ...
08/20/2026

Check out the new video on proper walking technique and how to engage the spiral of your core properly to get your head right.

The 7-Day Walking Reset helps you improve your walking mechanics step by step so you can move with better posture, smoot...
07/10/2026

The 7-Day Walking Reset helps you improve your walking mechanics step by step so you can move with better posture, smoother coordination, less impact, and more confidence.

https://www.movementsphere.com/offers/qEQJZWB9

Who it’s for

This course is for adults who want to walk better, feel more stable, and build healthier movement habits for daily life.

It is especially helpful if you notice habits such as forward leaning, slouching, heavy heel strike, duck feet, overstriding, poor balance, or difficulty feeling smooth and coordinated when walking, climbing stairs, or walking on hills.

What’s inside
A free intro section explaining the benefits of walking, the gait cycle, visual walking cues, and how to record your self-assessment video
A clickable self-assessment questionnaire to help you identify your starting point
Seven days of guided walking lessons focused on Root, Power, and Direction
Simple movement drills to help you feel each concept in your body
Daily habit-building cues you can practice during normal walking
Stair training for walking both up and down stairs with better control
Hill training for walking uphill and downhill with better posture
Speed training to help you walk faster without leaning, pushing, or crashing
Interval Walking Training guidance to help build stamina and cardiovascular fitness
A complete downloadable workbook with lesson summaries, practice instructions, and reflection questions
What you’ll be able to do after

By the end of the course, you will understand how to:

Walk with more vertical posture and less forward lean
Create a stronger root through your lower abs, hips, and standing leg
Use your hip muscles more effectively to generate smooth walking power
Coordinate your upper waist rotation with your steps and arm swing
Place your heel with more control and less impact
Recognize and correct common walking habits before they become automatic
Walk up and down stairs with better awareness and stability
Walk uphill and downhill without collapsing into poor posture
Increase walking speed while keeping your form organized
Build a sustainable walking habit you can continue beyond the 7 days
How it works / what to expect

You will begin with a short intro section that helps you understand what good walking looks like and how to assess your current walking pattern.

Then, over seven days, you will focus on one main concept at a time. Each day includes a knowledge lesson, a practical drill, and a habit-building focus you can use while walking around during your normal day.

The course is designed to be simple and practical. You do not need special equipment, a gym, or long workouts. You only need a safe place to walk, a few minutes to practice the drills, and a willingness to pay attention to how your body moves.

Seven days is the beginning. The goal is to give you a clear system you can keep practicing so better walking mechanics become more natural over time.

My new book to help improve your walking technique is now available on Amazon. https://a.co/d/79AYkzNThe book is a compa...
05/07/2025

My new book to help improve your walking technique is now available on Amazon. https://a.co/d/79AYkzN
The book is a companion to the new online course, "Transform Your Walk: Root, Power, and Direction" https://www.movementsphere.com/offers/WXDeQhHC
The book and the course go great together or individually. Check them out if you want to walk more fluidly, walk with more confidence, and walk with lower impact on your joints.

https://www.movementsphere.com/joinus-c07084c6-c5b7-49cf...The new course, Transform Your Walk: Root Power and Direction...
04/30/2025

https://www.movementsphere.com/joinus-c07084c6-c5b7-49cf...
The new course, Transform Your Walk: Root Power and Direction "A step-by-step guide to pain-free walking for life" course is now available. Get access to the new course, each of the prior Walking Code Courses, and The Tai Chi Code Course all in one subscription.

Unlock the Power of Effortless Walking!
Are you ready to walk with more fluidity, confidence, and less joint impact? Stop letting poor walking habits hold you back! Transform Your Walk: Root, Power, and Direction is your ultimate guide to mastering movement through proper core engagement—helping you walk stronger, smoother, and pain-free.

🔹 Prevent chronic pain & joint stress
🔹 Move with ease and efficiency
🔹 Build strength & confidence in every step

As a special bonus, when you enroll, you’ll also get:
✅ The Walking Code 2023 – a complete system for walking mastery
✅ The Walking Code Archive – an exclusive collection of all past Walking Code YouTube videos
✅ The Tai Chi Code – the ultimate guide to learning Tai Chi with conscious core movement that can be directly applied to your walking technique and other activities of daily living

Don’t settle for discomfort—transform the way you walk! 🚶‍♂️🔥

This is not just a course-it is now the official ecosystem for Dr. Todd Martin's current, past, and future trainings. There will be continued updates with new lessons published in The Walking Code Archive and the Tai Chi Code as well as access to comment feedback and livestream coaching.

The Root, Power, and Direction online course will help you transform your posture and your walk. Learn to walk more fluidly, walk with more confidence, and walk with lower impact on your joints. Changing the way you move can change your life.

https://www.movementsphere.com/joinus-c07084c6-c5b7-49cf-8f53-c619b1b8fc4fThe new course, Transform Your Walk: Root Powe...
04/30/2025

https://www.movementsphere.com/joinus-c07084c6-c5b7-49cf-8f53-c619b1b8fc4f
The new course, Transform Your Walk: Root Power and Direction "A step-by-step guide to pain-free walking for life" course is now available. Get access to the new course, each of the prior courses, and The Tai Chi Code Course all in one subscription.

The Root, Power, and Direction online course will help you transform your posture and your walk. Learn to walk more fluidly, walk with more confidence, and walk with lower impact on your joints. Changing the way you move can change your life.

Check Out the new Online Course and take the first step toward a more confident walk, improved alignment, and lower impa...
03/26/2025

Check Out the new Online Course and take the first step toward a more confident walk, improved alignment, and lower impact on your joints.

The Root, Power, and Direction online course will help you transform your posture and your walk. Learn to walk more fluidly, walk with more confidence, and walk with lower impact on your joints. Changing the way you move can change your life.

Unlock the Power of Effortless Walking!Are you ready to walk with more fluidity, confidence, and less joint impact? Stop...
03/24/2025

Unlock the Power of Effortless Walking!

Are you ready to walk with more fluidity, confidence, and less joint impact? Stop letting poor walking habits hold you back! Transform Your Walk: Root, Power, and Direction is your ultimate guide to mastering movement through proper core engagement—helping you walk stronger, smoother, and pain-free.

🔹 Prevent chronic pain & joint stress
🔹 Move with ease and efficiency
🔹 Build strength & confidence in every step

As a special bonus, when you enroll, you’ll also get:
✅ The Walking Code 2023 – a complete system for walking mastery
✅ The Walking Code Archive – an exclusive collection of all past Walking Code YouTube videos

Don’t settle for discomfort—transform the way you walk! 🚶‍♂️🔥

Course goes on sale 05/01/2025. Join the waitlist now for a preview of one of the course lessons as well as future previews and exclusive discounts.

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The Root, Power, and Direction online course will help you transform your posture and your walk. Learn to walk more fluidly, walk with more confidence, and walk with lower impact on your joints. Changing the way you move can change your life.

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