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52 Ways to Walk
- The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time
- Narrated by: Deryn Edwards
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
Bloomsbury presents 52 Ways to Walk by Annabel Streets, read by Deryn Edwards.
Walking had become, once again, the great adventure of my life. But this time science could explain how and why.
Walking strengthens our bodies, calms our minds and lifts our spirits. But it does so much more than this. Our vision, hearing, respiration, sleep, cognition, memory, blood pressure, sense of smell and balance (to name a few) are all enhanced by how we walk. For instance:
Walking in cold weather burns extra fat and builds more muscle.
Walking alone strengthens our memories.
Walking in woodland helps us sleep.
And there’s nothing more restorative than a romantic night hike.
Our choice of location, time, direction, duration, walking companion and gait, as well as the weather we opt to walk in, can transform our daily stroll. Here, Annabel Streets shares the thrill of 52 walking styles, explaining the latest science behind each one, and provides practical tips for making the most of your daily steps.
52 Ways to Walk is a revelatory and informative handbook for anyone stuck in a walking rut, curious about the lesser-known benefits of walking or merely in need of some on-foot novelty and adventure.
52 Ways to Walk is a love letter to walking.
Critic reviews
"Walking adds greatly to our lives, and this insightful and wise book adds greatly to our walking. Page after page, it's a pleasure to follow in the author's footsteps." (Duncan Minshull, editor of Sauntering and Where My Feet Fall)
"Streets carefully breaks down the psychological and physical benefits of [walking], and makes a solid case that getting some movement in outside can help one 'appreciate the exquisitely complicated and beautiful world we inhabit'. Readers ready to hit the pavement will find plenty of inspiration and information here." (Publishers Weekly)
"Spiritual, educational, and informative." (Booklist)
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- Zeenat A-P
- 05-05-23
Absolutely beautiful
Annabell describes her book as 'a love letter to walking' and it is just that. She has increased my interest in and desire to walk everywhere, and to try new ways to walk. A beautiful and practical book to listen to. I'm off to buy the book now.
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- Alžběta
- 07-02-23
What a delight!
This book was such a delight! Full of ideas and tips on trips and hikes, as well as fascinating information about health and the seemingly limitless benefits of walking and spending time in nature. Most enjoyable!
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- Elgan
- 08-04-23
Beautiful book
I listened to this while out walking. The narrrator has a lovely calm voice and the information in the book is fascinating. Definitely made me more present while walking and keen to vary my usual type of walking.
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- Dr Jeremy Brereton
- 11-02-24
Inspiring
52 great ideas to enhance your walks. I particularly liked the consistent structure to each idea: A historical story; feedback on the author’s experience; scientific evidence; tips. The narration was full of energy, keeping my attention.
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- Hoops
- 03-06-23
Keep on walking
I listened to this whilst on my daily walks. This was not, as the author recommends, the best way to approach the book. The book is divided into 52 separate chapters, each with its own theme - Walking in the winter / rain / cold / pilgrimage/ hills / seaside/ rivers / woodlands, etc. The author suggests pairing your reading (or listening) to the prevailing weather, local geography, time of year, purpose, etc. As an audiobook, I just pressed 'go' and worked my way through.
Each Chapter has an introduction to the 'science'/research underpinning the theme of the chapter. I found these sections the best part of the book. The rest of the content is the experiences / observations/ reflections/ musings of the author.
Well narrated by the author.
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- Mel
- 28-06-23
What a surprising hit!
I not only found myself rewinding many especially interesting parts, but bought the hard copy before even finishing the audiobook so I can refer back when putting it into practice! What a great listen that was!
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- David
- 09-03-23
Great book
At the start the author/reader says you can dip in and out of this book; listen from start to finish or skip chapters, go backwards and forwards. It is such an easy book to navigate AND BENEFIT FROM.
I knew walking was good for you - it's common sense - but there is so much more research and information and facts in every chapter. For example, who knew that walking backwards is so beneficial? I have actually been doing this over the last week or so. At some point in the future many more of us will have workstations attached to a treadmill - what a great idea. And what a great book.
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- Mary E.
- 30-11-23
Excellent book.
I totally loved this book. It has inspired me - a reluctant walker - to love walking.
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- Alice Hall
- 04-06-22
If you love walking, read this!
An excellent book. It's full of science, as well as being an easy, enjoyable listen.
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- Russell
- 18-08-23
Not what I expected
This is a fabulous book for piquing interest in your world. Very enjoyable and tied in effectively to science and how it can improve your health and pleasure. Not preachy at all and I can see how I could try some of the techniques despite having bad arthritis.
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