Could something as simple as a 15-minute brisk walk really change your life? According to a brand-new Vanderbilt University study, the answer is YES. Brisk walking was shown to reduce overall mortality risk by nearly 20%—and it only takes a quarter of an hour a day.
In this episode, Frank Ring takes you inside the science and shows you exactly how to apply it in your daily routine.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The new Vanderbilt research proving brisk walking boosts longevity.
Why intensity matters more than time when it comes to walking.
How brisk walking improves brain chemistry—dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin.
Two simple ways to walk faster: Arm Swing Power and the Metronome Method.
How to fuel your body with simple nutrition strategies for energy and recovery.
Why connecting your why makes walking a lifelong habit.
Frank’s personal journey—from recovering after a back injury to walking through prostate cancer recovery.
👉 Quick Win: Set a timer for 15 minutes today. Walk briskly—fast enough to talk, but not sing—and notice how much better you feel.
🎁 Free Walking Works Blueprint Giveaway: www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com/walkingworksbookgiveaway
🎧 Previous Episodes:
Ep. 28 – 3×3 Walking: The 30-Minute Workout Changing Lives
Ep. 27 – Why Walking 7,000 Steps a Day Is Enough
Ep. 26 – Boost Your Mood with Walking and Happy Brain Chemicals (w/ Dr. Loretta Breuning)
Ep. 25 Breaking Through Roadblocks
Ep. 24 – Walking Saved My Life: A Prostate Cancer Survivor’s Journey
Walk on,
Frank S. Ring
Author: Walking for Health and Fitness, Fitness Walking and Bodyweight Exercises, Walking Inspiration, Walking Logbook Journal , and Walking Works Blueprint
