Walking vs. Running – Which Is Better for You?

The Healthiest 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.