Learn how walking and running impact your physical and mental health.
Guests:
Chapters:
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0:55 - Is walking or running better for a woman’s health?
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3:26 - Walking, running and the female body
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5:00 - Running and female hormones
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8:57 - Strengthening your pelvic floor
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10:23 - Running and bone health
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11:49 - Who should avoid running?
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14:20 - Physical and mental health benefits
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15:17 - Proper footwear
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21:19 - Wrist and ankle weights
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23:11 - Burning calories
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23:34 - Avoiding treadmill accidents
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26:09 - 12-3-30 workout
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27:05 - Safety precautions for your walk or run
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29:11 - Walking pads and desk treadmills
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31:41 - Walking health benefits
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33:47 - Managing leg pain
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36:51 - Soreness vs. an injury
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38:36 - Common injuries
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41:01 - 10,000 steps a day?
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42:07 - Running, walking or both
Check out community marathons and runs in your area by visiting
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What is The Healthiest You?
Amanda Newman with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) talks with clinicians and experts across LVHN to learn practical health tips for everyday life. Each episode has one goal - 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.