52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time

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'A delightful balance of ideas, inspiration and science' Tristan Gooley, author of The Walker's Guide to Outdoor Clues & Signs ________________________ 'We can all learn something from 52 Ways to Walk. I know I can.' Michael Ball, BBC Radio 2 ________________________ "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 nighthike. 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 providing 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. _________________________________ Beautifully designed and pocket-sized, 52 Ways to Walk is a love letter to walking.

Annabel Streets is an award-winning writer of highly researched fiction and non-fiction. As Annabel Abbs, she is the author of Windswept: Why Women Walk, voted a top ten 2021 travel book. As Annabel Streets she co-authored The Age-Well Project: Easy Ways to a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life. She has written for a wide range of titles, including the Guardian, The Daily Mail, Telegraph, Tatler and the Paris Review, and is a Fellow of the Brown Foundation. She lives in London and Sussex where she is frequently on foot.

The Queen of walking * Robert Elms, BBC Radio London * We might think we know everything we need to about walking but there is always more to discover. This book is about how walking is connected both to old wisdom and new scientific frontiers of discovery ... If you're not a habitual walker this book will give you good reasons why you should get started and, if you are experienced, ways to keep it fresh ... Fascinating * Lauren Laverne * We can all learn something from 52 Ways to Walk. I know I can * Michael Ball, Radio 2 * The most amazing book * Penny Smith, Scala Radio * A delightful balance of ideas, inspiration and science. The short punchy chapters fit well between walks and make them even more enjoyable * Tristan Gooley, author of The Walker's Guide to Outdoor Clues & Signs * Urges readers to put on walking shoes, offering a weekly, new perspective on walking, no matter where you live * Irish Independent * 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 * Annabel Streets delves into the science and romanticism of walking and explores the good things that can happen with this one small act * Reader's Digest *