Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained
Walking seems simple — but the impact it has on your mind, body, and longevity is anything but. Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained explores evidence-based articles, expert insights, and wellness research to uncover why this everyday movement is one of the most powerful tools for better health. Whether you're on a stroll or just curious, this podcast brings you the facts, one step at a time from published articles set out to explore the science of walking.
Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained
Latest Episodes
Walking at Every Pace: Why Health Doesn't Have a Size Requirement
What if you stopped waiting until you were fitter, lighter, faster, or more confident to start walking?In this episode we explore an important truth: walking is for every body and every pace. Whether you're just beginning your fitness jo...
A Walking Story: Walking the Camino with José Andrés
What happens when one of the world's most celebrated chefs sets out on one of the world's most famous walking journeys?In this episode, I read an inspiring article from Outside magazine in which chef, humanitarian, and World Cen...
Top Walking Vacations
What if your next vacation was built around walking?In this episode of Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained, we're taking a journey around the world to explore some of the most incredible walking vacations on ...
Walkability and Health: The Changing Lanes Story with Filmmaker Ben Wolf
What if one of the most important factors affecting our health isn't how much we walk—but whether our communities make walking possible in the first place?In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker Ben Wolf, director of the documentary <...
Stretching After a Walk: Does It Really Matter?
In our last episode, we explored the benefits of adding strength training after a walk. This week, we're shifting our focus to another popular post-walk activity: stretching.Should you stretch after a walk? Can stretching prevent sorenes...
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