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Walking vs. Running – Which Is Better for You?

How running and walking affect your hormones, body and mental health on The Healthiest You podcast: Episode 27

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How running and walking affect your hormones, body and mental health on The Healthiest You podcast: Episode 27

Are you team walk, run or chill out on the couch? Movement is vital to your physical and mental health, which means if you’re skipping it – now would be a good time to make walking or running a daily habit.

Walking and running are both great forms of exercise, but each has a different purpose. Depending on your fitness goals and health conditions, one may be better for you.

Listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where Opens in new tab Becca Lynn from B104 discusses how walking and running impact your hormones, mind and body with Ashley Reiss and Neil Shapiro, physical therapists with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN).

How does regularly walking or running for exercise affect the female body? Can it reduce risks for certain cancers and add years to your life? Are there ways to strengthen your pelvic floor for better, longer runs? Why might power walking be better for some women? Should I be striving for 10,000 steps a day? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.

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About the podcast

The Healthiest You podcast is hosted by Opens in new tab Becca Lynn from B104. In each episode, she interviews clinicians and experts across LVHN to learn practical health tips for everyday life – to empower you to be the healthiest you. While you’re balancing all the responsibilities – work, mom life (kids, dogs, cats and chickens included), family, friends and the never-ending to-do list – you deserve to take a moment of time to focus on your health.

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