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“Our feet have almost twice as many nerve endings as a penis, making them one of the most intensely tactile and sensuous parts of our body.”
― 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time
― 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time
“In recent years, new organizations committed to restoring and promoting pilgrimage routes have sprung up, including the British Pilgrimage Trust, Italy’s South Cultural Routes project, and Norway’s National Pilgrim Centre.”
― 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time
― 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time
“When scientists from the Austrian Vorarlberg Institute compared the blood-sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels of uphill versus downhill walkers, they found that, although both groups reduced their LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol, only uphill walkers reduced their triglycerides (fats linked to heart disease and strokes). But what most baffled the researchers was the unexpected impact of downhill walking: it was twice as effective at improving glucose tolerance and removing blood sugars. The researchers concluded that downhill walking might be an excellent option for diabetics or for older people new to exercise.”
― 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time
― 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time
