The Life Changing Magic Of Walking & How To Do It Better with Dr Courtney Conley #660
About this episode
This episode discusses the transformative power of walking and how to improve your walking technique with Dr Courtney Conley.
Most of us walk every day without really thinking about it – but this episode is guaranteed to change that. Because this simple, free, radical act is one of the most powerful things you can do for your body, your brain and your longevity. In this episode I’m joined by Dr Courtney Conley, for a conversation that will transform how you feel about your feet and how you use them. Courtney is a movement specialist who’s passionate about helping people move through life with strength, ease and confidence. She's co-author of the must-read new book, Walk: Your Life Depends On It, and this is her second appearance on the show, following one of our most listened-to episodes of the year. We begin by unpacking the 10,000 steps a day target – where it came from and what the research shows we really need (clue: it’s less than you think… but it matters way more than you think). We talk through the wealth of benefits walking brings, with Courtney explaining that wherever you are on the scale, adding just a thousand steps a day can lower your risk of dementia, depression and all-cause mortality. We cover chronic pain and why walking is more likely to help than hinder you. Courtney shares her…
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