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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 15 MIN

Walking - our most underrated health intervention?

from Saving Lives In Slow Motion

In this episode I look at the myriad benefits of walking, why it is often overlooked and the benefits in terms of how it makes us feel and what It does for us.Links:Bill Bowerman’s Jogging: https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/performance/features/how-the-co-founder-of-nike-invented-jogging-bill-bowermanStephen Fry’s story: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2019/aug/stephen-fry-proud-and-relieved-over-five-stone-weight-loss-92021820.html#google_vignetteWalking and mental health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6064756/The leg power and brain health link: https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2018/06/07/neuroscience-leg-exercise-brain-nervous-system-healthZone 2 training: https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-health/heart-rate-zones-workoutRecovery: https://www.healthline.com/health/active-recoveryRamblers: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/10000 steps: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42864061Walking speed: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/walking-speed-survival/23 and a half hours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGoWalk Yourself Happy: https://amzn.eu/d/0ifCGKpVSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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