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.