I wasn't sure what I was going to get with this book, although it shouldn't have been a surprise given the rather informative title, but it was so unexpectedly delightful! od 52 načina koje ona predlaže, neki su iskoristivi i dobrodošli podsjetnik na važnost disanja, ispravnog držanja, prikladne obuće i odjeće, hidracije bla, a neki su posve čudnovati i djeluju kao nategnuti način da se popune stranice (hodanje pjevajući, plešući ili crtajući). As soon as she explained that the book was inspired by the many excuses from friends and family for NOT walking with her (too cold, too muddy, too hungry, too long, etc. There is a TON of information in this book about the benefits of walking, and walking in various ways.

And on a related note, what is it with middle-aged women and their obsessive desire to do silly little dances in public whenever humanly possible?Modern life has rendered walking an optional pursuit, but Streets makes a compelling, evidence-based case for the benefits of a daily stroll… A gift for walking enthusiasts as well as those who need a little nudge to put on their walking shoes, 52 Ways to Walk will render redundant all of the usual excuses by presenting creative, weather-conscious options for every type of walker. A quick read, written in an accessible way (much more accessible for me than *In Praise of Walking*, which I found kind of a slog). It's not about just adding steps to your days, but about finding peace, improving both physical and mental health, increasing creativity and more. What I got: a padded out listicle with 100 pages at the end of numerous studies and articles that do not indicate peer review or stats to prove their case.

The weekly format means chapters are brief and to the point, and clear chapter titles make it an easy book to read either straight through or cherry-picking based on interest. Of course I’ve always walked for the sheer pleasure of being outside and enjoying nature, but I did enjoy the insight as to what scientists find happens to the body when we walk. most: Walk like a nomad, a meditative practice where you sync your steps with your breaths (3 steps breathe in, 1 step hold in, 3 steps breathe out, 1 step hold out) (perhaps even through your nose). Katherine May thoughtfully shows us how to come through these times with the wisdom of knowing that, like the seasons, our winters and summers are the ebb and flow of life.Very informative and I have a plethora of new ideas to really make my daily walk much more interesting and reading about the effect a rainy forest walk can have on my microbiome makes me much more likely to get out the door on those days when the rain just won't let up (like once a week at the moment).