52 Ways to Walk Quotes

“Our feet have almost twice as many nerve endings as a penis, making them one of the most intensely tactile and sensuous parts of our body.”
― Annabel Streets, 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time

“In recent years, new organizations committed to restoring and promoting pilgrimage routes have sprung up, including the British Pilgrimage Trust, Italy’s South Cultural Routes project, and Norway’s National Pilgrim Centre.”
― Annabel Streets, 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time

“But additional studies also suggest that three ten-minute walks may be more effective than a single longer walk when it comes to lowering blood pressure. Taking those three walks after each meal could help reduce blood sugar spikes while simultaneously reducing blood pressure.”
― Annabel Abbs-Streets, 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time

“After oceans, rivers top the list of “perfect landscapes for brain restoration,” according to Wallace Nichols in his book Blue Mind. Each to our own—for me, following a river is my absolute favorite walk, whether it’s a short stroll at night or a long-distance hike. River walks require minimal navigation and map reading, making them ideal for either a solo hike or a social saunter where the priority is conversation. This doesn’t mean we can switch off altogether. Rivers test our cognitive abilities in unexpected ways (navigating all those meanders, shifting banks, and low-hanging willows), making a river walk equally beneficial for our brains.”
― Annabel Abbs-Streets, 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time

“When scientists from the Austrian Vorarlberg Institute compared the blood-sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels of uphill versus downhill walkers, they found that, although both groups reduced their LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol, only uphill walkers reduced their triglycerides (fats linked to heart disease and strokes). But what most baffled the researchers was the unexpected impact of downhill walking: it was twice as effective at improving glucose tolerance and removing blood sugars. The researchers concluded that downhill walking might be an excellent option for diabetics or for older people new to exercise.”
― Annabel Streets, 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time