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.