Walking vs. Running – Which Is Better for You?

Learn how walking and running impact your physical and mental health.  Guests:Ashley Reiss and Neil Shapiro, physical therapists with Lehigh Valley Health Network, discuss how walking and running impact your hormones, mind and body with Becca Lynn from B104. Chapters:     · 00:01 - Intro     · 0:55 - Is walking or running better for a woman’s health?     · 2:10 - When to stretch     · 3:26 - Walking, running and the female body     · 5:00 - Running and female hormones     · 8:57 - Strengthening your pelvic floor     · 10:23 - Running and bone health      · 11:49 - Who should avoid running?     · 13:17 - Power walking     · 14:20 - Physical and mental health benefits     · 15:17 - Proper footwear     · 19:09 - Stride length     · 21:19 - Wrist and ankle weights     · 22:18 - Weighted vest     · 23:11 - Burning calories     · 23:34 - Avoiding treadmill accidents     · 26:09 - 12-3-30 workout     · 27:05 - Safety precautions for your walk or run     · 29:11 - Walking pads and desk treadmills     · 31:41 - Walking health benefits     · 33:47 - Managing leg pain     · 36:15 - Chocolate milk      · 36:51 - Soreness vs. an injury     · 38:36 - Common injuries     · 41:01 - 10,000 steps a day?     · 42:07 - Running, walking or bothCheck out community marathons and runs in your area by visiting lvhn.org/running. You can also learn about rehabilitation services offered on LVHN.org/rehab. Remember to subscribe or follow The Healthiest You, wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. And remember: Be safe, be smart and be the healthiest you.