386: Are you actually walking correctly? | Award-winning writer author Annabel Streets

Annabel Streets: “Solo walking is best if you want to reflect or come up with a solution to a problem.” Streets, an award-winning writer, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to go on the healthiest walk, plus: - The most common walking mistakes (~04:26) - How to have good foot posture while you walk (~07:30) - Why you should try to listen to birdsong (~22:04) - The health benefits of walking in the rain (~24:34) - The best time of day to go on a walk (~30:58) Referenced in the episode: - Streets' book, 52 Ways To Walk . - Read more about the health benefits of nitric oxide . - A study by Massachusetts General Hospital showing 12 minutes of walking enhanced metabolites profile . - Blue Mind , by Wallace J. Nichols. - UK study showing natural sounds increased relaxation by 30% . - Research showing a cold temperature activates the production of brown fat . - A study showing walking groups helps people stick to exercise goals . - Research on sleep and access to trees . - Research on the health benefits of terpenes from pine trees . Enjoy this episode sponsored by Manitoba Harvest! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices