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EPISODE · May 6, 2025 · 43 MIN

#49. From Pills to Purposeful Steps: Sir Muir Gray onWalking as Medicine and Rewriting the Narrative of Ageing

from Make Movement Matter with Wendy Welpton · host Wendy Welpton

Can walking really change your future?Sir Muir Gray believes it can. At 80, he’s still leading a revolution in public health. His latest mission is simple: get people moving more, every day. In this episode, we explore why walking is one of the most powerful tools we have - not just for prevention, but as part of the cure.We talk about Muir’s four S’s; Strength, Stamina, Suppleness and Skill, and how they’re vital for living better, not just longer. From brisk walking to strength bands and standing on one leg while brushing your teeth, this is a conversation packed with practical insights, heartfelt honesty, and the kind of wisdom that might just change the way you move through life.To find out more about today's guest and for the full show notes, visit:⁠The Make Movement Matter Podcast⁠If you enjoy this podcast, please press Follow and Rate and Review.  To support the show and help me to keep making the podcast, please contribute by ⁠Buying Me a Coffee...or Tea! Connect with your host, Wendy, founder of Reclaim Movement, on:⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Website⁠Start to ⁠‘Move more naturally to live better’ with Wendy’s self-paced 5-Day Introductory Online Course by clicking here.

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