52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time

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Things I liked about this book: So many ideas to think about walking in a new way and to keep the simple act of walking from being boring. If you're looking to start walking or change up your current walking routine, this book may be for you To me, it seems like half of the science is based on very small studies, so take that into account as you read. It’s suggested that we sing or dance while we walk but I won’t be doing that any time soon, even if it’s only my dog that can hear me! this one focuses on the different ways you can incorporate more walking to your life and why you should. It is a revelatory and informative handbook for anyone stuck in a walking rut, curious about the lesser-known benefits of walking or merely in need of some on-foot novelty and adventure.

But I did spend most of the time listening to this book pacing up and down my hallway/kitchen, and am so very much looking forward to being able to get out walking again very soon!Annabel Streets delves into the science and romanticism of walking and explores the good things that can happen with this one small act. It's light but it's also serious because walking is, after all, one of the first things we're praised for and something that's critical to our health and mental well being.

There is a chapter on breathing through your nose as you walk where the author seems to hint that this filters out coronaviruses due to a specific chemical that it released. I am a lifelong walker, having started very very early in life as I started school at age 4 and the school was about 12 blocks from my house and I had to walk that twice a day.After reading this book, I’ll probably walk in the rain more, walk more errands, and walk while listening to the soundscape. The author of this book counters every possible excuse I have ever had for not taking walk, plus the easily digestible information she provides about the myriad of benefits of walking is very motivational.