Author Annabel Streets wants us all to find more opportunities to walk. After hearing her friends and family make excuses to skip their walks, Annabel set out on a mission to share research on the benefits of different kinds of walks — and to inspire people to break out of their walking ruts.

In "52 Ways To Walk," Annabel shares 52 ideas for how to shake up your walking routine, all backed by science. We were excited to hear her tips for making walking fun and more interesting — like how to enjoy and soak up the benefits of walking backwards or the scientific reasons why you should venture out in the pouring rain (hint: it has to do with negative air ions)! This is a great episode to listen to if you or someone you know keeps coming up with excuses not to go on a walk, if you're looking for reasons to start a walking habit, or if you need some tips on how to get out of a walking rut.

You can connect with Annabel on Instagram at @annabelabbs.

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