52 Ways to Walk by Annabel Streets

 52 WAYS TO WALK by Annabel Streets is subtitled “The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time” and that is exactly what she provides. Streets has loosely grouped her suggested in parallel to the seasons and begins with Walk in the Cold where she shares reasons for embracing the cold walk, including scientific studies that suggest we think more clearly in cold weather. From there, it is on the “Improve your Gait;” “Walk, Smile, Greet, Repeat;” “Walk with Your Ears (week 14);” and much, much more. In each case, she cites relevant research (e.g., Alfred Watkins’ discovery of ley lines connecting significant points and the value of curiosity as noted by researchers at Cardiff University) and offers tips for implementing the week’s walk. So, whether you are interested in an Amble amid Trees (week 19) or Walking for Better Sleep (week 50), check out Streets’ text: 52 WAYS TO WALK is a fascinating read that extols the value of regular walking (a 12 minute walk alters 522 metabolites in our blood) in an entertaining, engaging fashion.