Center of pressure (terrestrial locomotion)

The Center of Pressure (CP) is a point on the ground where your body's pressure is concentrated when you move around. It is the point where you put the most force on the ground when you walk or run. Think of it like an invisible weight in the middle of your foot. When you push off the ground to move forward, the CP is the point where your body's pushing force is centered. The more force you put through the CP, the faster you will move. The CP can also help you balance when you are walking or running. When your CP is centered on your foot, you will be more balanced and won't fall over.