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 both
Check 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.
