52 Ways to Walk - Book Review

 


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

Annabel Streets

3.8 stars
 

 

 

 

This is an equally worthwhile book for the novice walker or those similar to me who have enjoyed many a walk.

It tells you the obvious. About the benefits of walking for your health and your mind but also shares many surprising walking tips. Ideas on the advantage of time of day (early), walking alone to solve an internal issue, and encourages social times to re-hash an event or look for advice.

The book also shared about ley lines (yes, I had to look it up too!), walking before and after studying, and the joy of walking by water. It talked about building neurons and the value of singing while you walk! Or, if you are a solo walker, maybe you too talk to yourself, silently or out loud.

It reminded me, a life-time walker to look UP, at least to the horizon to not miss the beauty of life. It taught me about brown fat and using our sense of smell to enhance our usual route. Who wouldn't appreciate the aroma of someone else cooking their bacon? 

There is a nice mix of anecdote and science. Just enough data to validate what walkers already know! Walking is good for you, it can help you deal with a problem, and gives you some energy for the rest of your day.

The 52 short chapters were easy to read and the pace was good for comprehension and for taking notes.

This grand little book (352 pages) would be great to discuss with a fellow walker, as you walked! Or given as a gift to motivate a novice walker.

As the weather warms up here in the northern hemisphere, what better time to hit the walking path and discover the 52 ways covered in this book. 

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