{"product_id":"walk-rediscover-the-most-natural-way-to-boost-your-health-and-longevity-one-step-at-a-time","title":"Walk: Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity--One Step at a Time","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A surprisingly interesting, thought-provoking, and practical read. \n\u003ci\u003eWalk \u003c\/i\u003eis about much more than counting your steps--it's about enriching your life. This book does for walking what \n\u003ci\u003eBreath \u003c\/i\u003edid for breathing.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eAdam Grant\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the podcast Re: Thinking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"As this incredible book highlights, walking is not just movement, it is the fundamentals of how we connect our bodies to the ground. Drs. McDowell and Conley identify key elements to improve foot function, strength, and why walking is inherently good for overall health and wellbeing. I highly recommend reading, following, and implementing the strategies detailed in \n\u003ci\u003eWalk.\u003c\/i\u003e\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eStacy T. Sims, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eauthor of Next Level and Roar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Modern health has forgotten something elemental: we are a bi-pedal walking species. This book restores walking to its rightful place not as exercise, but as a biological necessity. It reminds us that resilience, longevity, and agency begin at ground level, one step at a time.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eGalahad Clark\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCEO \u0026amp; Co-Founder, Vivobarefoot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDr. Courtney Conley \u003c\/b\u003eholds a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine as well as two bachelor's degrees in Kinesiology and Human Biology. The founder and creator of Gait Happens, she has worked with professional athletic teams including the Phoenix Suns, New York Yankees, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Minnesota Vikings. Dr. Conley is Head of Patient Care at Total Health Solutions and Total Health Performance, premier healthcare destinations renowned for their comprehensive and science-based approach to patient care. An internationally recognized authority on foot mechanics and gait dynamics, her scholarly contributions encompass authorship, mentorship, educational program development, and the formulation of pioneering foot and gait methodologies while her private client list includes numerous professional athletes, A-list celebrities, global experts in medical care, and politicians. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDr. Milica McDowell \u003c\/b\u003eholds two Bachelor of Science degrees (Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion, (Montana State University), a master's degree (Physical Therapy, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center), and a Doctorate degree (Physical Therapy, Idaho State University). She served as a university faculty member in Human Performance for nearly a decade, has developed numerous medical education curricula and has been an invited speaker on many national stages, including the American Physical Therapy Association and American College of Sports Medicine's conventions. She has been an invited presenter for numerous professional organizations, and she has delivered over 300 educational lectures at state, regional, and national levels. Dr. McDowell founded Clearwater Physical Therapy, Bluebird Medical Supply Company, and co-founded Epic Fitness, 4C Sports Injury Analytics, and CrossFit Send It. In 2023, Dr. McDowell was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Healthcare by the Women We Admire organization. She has edited textbooks, written several university science courses, and developed professional continuing education courses which are sold in a global marketplace. One of her present interests is the responsible use of AI technologies to produce multi-media learning experiences in professional education. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This book is a wake-up call in the best possible way. Courtney shows us that the foundation of our health, energy and longevity isn't complicated, it just comes straight from our feet. Walk makes a compelling case that walking isn't exercise, it's essential, and she gives us practical steps to rebuild our foot strength back into our lives. If you want a longer, stronger, more joyful life, start here.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eSteven Bartlett\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ehost, Diary of a CEO podcast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In Walk, Dr. Courtney Conley does what most health advice fails to do. She focuses on the fundamentals that actually move the needle. Walking is not a fitness trend. It's a biological requirement for longevity, metabolic health, and independence, and this book explains why with clarity and deep evidence. If you care about aging powerfully and keeping your body strong, this book is absolutely for you.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eDhru Purohit\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ehost of the Dhru Purohit Show\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"We were born to walk even more than to run, and, arguably, nothing is better for your health than regular walking. Read this informative book if you are trying to increase your step count and walk better!\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eDaniel Lieberman\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eauthor of Exercised\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the new rules of walking to increase your health, longevity, and overall wellbeing--from two go-to experts. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"A surprisingly interesting, thought-provoking, and practical read. \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWalk \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eis about much more than counting your steps--it's about enriching your life. This book does for walking what \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreath \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003edid for breathing.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Adam Grant, #1 \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ebestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDid you know... \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour risk of falls and overall longevity can be measured by your foot health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour walking speed can predict your overall health status and risk of early death\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasing your walking cadence has been shown to help reduce knee, hip, and lower back pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe number of daily optimal steps is not 10,000 (spoiler alert: it's fewer!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat James Nestor did for breathing, Christopher McDougall and Mark Cucuzzella did for running, and Kelly and Juliet Starrett have done for mobility, founder of Gait Happens Dr. Courtney Conley and Dr. Milica McDowell do for walking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWalking is as important to our health and longevity as sleep and proper breathing; it is the 6th vital sign. And yet we've almost engineered it out of our lives. \n\u003ci\u003eWalk \u003c\/i\u003eis an expert-driven, science-backed guide that not only underscores the power of movement to just about every aspect of our life, it restores walking to its rightful spot as one of the key pillars of health. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the most up-to-date research, self-assessments, tips on choosing the best shoes for foot health, as well as easy movement snacks to help with low back pain and foot pain, and customizable programs to develop or enhance your own fitness, \n\u003ci\u003eWalk\u003c\/i\u003e is *the* definitive guide to optimizing wellness. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2026 (EAN 9780306837531, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/16\/2026 (EAN 9780306837531, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2026 pg. 84 (EAN 9780306837531, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Balance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496242544918,"sku":"9780306837531","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780306837531.jpg?v=1783058002","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/walk-rediscover-the-most-natural-way-to-boost-your-health-and-longevity-one-step-at-a-time","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}