52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Wee

Description: 52 Ways to Walk by Annabel Streets A delightful balance of ideas, inspiration and science Tristan Gooley, author of The Walkers 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 theres 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. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography 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. Review 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 youre 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 Walkers 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, its a pleasure to follow in the authors 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 * Readers Digest * Promotional An inspiring guide to walking each week of the year, with 52 science-based essays on how, when, where and why to do it. Review Quote 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 youre 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 Promotional "Headline" An inspiring and informative handbook that presents 52 different ways to walk, one for each week of the year. Feature An inspiring How To guide in the nature-gift area of the market. It sits alongside books like The Wild Remedy and authors like Raynor Winn and Tristan Gooley. Details ISBN1526656442 Year 2023 ISBN-10 1526656442 ISBN-13 9781526656445 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-03-23 UK Release Date 2023-03-23 Author Annabel Streets Pages 352 Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Subtitle The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-03-23 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC DEWEY 613.7176 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-07-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145038133;

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