Nutrition for Walkers: Fueling Your Walk

Walking is one of the most powerful habits you can build for your health — but how you fuel your body can make or break your consistency, energy, and recovery.

In this New Year episode of Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained, we dive into the science-backed nutrition strategies for walkers of all abilities, from casual daily walkers to long-distance and event walkers. You’ll learn how carbohydrates, protein, fats, and hydration work together to support endurance, muscle repair, and overall well-being — without complicated rules or extreme diets.

We cover:
 • What to eat before, during, and after a walk
 • How nutrition needs change based on walk length and intensity
 • Hydration and electrolytes explained simply
 • Fueling tips for beginners, fitness walkers, and endurance walkers
 • How proper nutrition helps make your walking habit stick all year long

Whether you’re starting fresh in the new year or building on an established walking routine, this episode will help you walk stronger, feel better, and enjoy every step — backed by science.

🎧 Lace up, fuel up, and let’s walk into the new year together.

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