Walking has been such a big part of my life. My mother made us walk a mile every evening after dinner. She lived to 90 and was never on any kind of medication. She died at home. Just sat in her recliner and said she was done. Never went to the hospital. I walk my dogs two to three miles a day. No matter the weather. So glad she "trained" us to do this early.
I did this with my son since 5 years old to go to school and his activities. He is 14 niw and his first thought when he goes to play with his mates is to walk 30 to 40 min, he never ask for a ride, it became a secind nature. Hope he will pass it to his kids in the future❤
I was a long-distance runner for many years. After several leg operations, I transitioned to long walks. During my walks, I noticed a decrease in anxiety and an increase in an appreciation for beauty in nature.
Was suffering from insomnia and anxiety, started walking for one hour in the evening since 40 days, and now I am free from both the problems. Endorse 👍
All my life I had to walk to everywhere, because I don't had a car. And I worked outdoors where u can only go by car and foot. Now I have, but still walking to my workplace which is currently close, only 35 minutes away. I always had problems with sleeping, and have been anxious.
@Tech coffee yea I noticed if I walk to late in the evening have hard time to fall asleep but the quality of sleep is better...gonna play around with different times and sleep times
3 miles every single morning. Truly the best part of my day. As someone with Rheumatoid Arthritis and refusing meds walking has been essential to my healing and reversing this disease. Five years after my diagnosis still going strong and no damage to my joints. Walking is the superstar!
My Dad is 98. He walked everyday outside until last Thanksgiving when he rolled out of bed and broke his shoulder. He still rides his stationary bike. He is weaker now. My Mom walked everyday until two weeks before she passed. She was 93. I will cherish the memories of taking them walking everyday. We went to a state park or to a mountain top development with vast empty fields and mountain views. We walked everyday during the pandemic and took long, long rides in the country. I still take my Dad for rides everyday. We sit out on the porch a lot. I’m so blessed to have been able to retire in time to be with them and care for them. PS. They used up walkers or all terrain walkers. The handles should be set so there is no stooping over. Stand tall.
Thanks for sharing. I noticed with my mother (92). When she stopped walking daily (due to hip break after fall), she started to decline fast....preventing falling down and bone breakage (and following surgery and anesthesia) is so important to keep them our elders in good shape.
@@melianna999 True, but housework is good exercise too! Open the windows! I am an amputee and live in a house with many steps. I often say, if the steps don’t kill me they will make me strong. 😂.
I walk every day for 45 minutes, sometimes one hour. I love it. If the weather is bad, I cannot stay at home for more than two days, so will walk with my umbrella. My body is so used to it - I love it. I am fortunate to live in the countryside where we have vineyards, fields and a forest. I feel mentally and physically good.
I'm 23 (almost 24), and I have been doing near daily walks for years now. I can say for certain it is one of the best things you can possibly do for your health. It is free of charge, easy to do, and extremely healthy. Highly recommend!
After I gave birth, I got postpartum depression, and walking cured me! I live in Norway, even in a frozen cold winter, I was going for at least an hour walk every day in 6 degree temperatures! It was cold but delightful! ❤
I was diagnosed with high blood pressure late last year. After some simple testing it was obviously stress driven. I started walking about 1 hour a day. Within 3 months I was able to stop my drugs and my blood pressure was reversed. Still doing it 7 months later. Don’t underestimate the walk 🚶♀️
I start walking 4× a week for about 80 minutes three months ago, and my colostrol got lower, I lost weight without stressing myself, and more than all, I FEEL AMAZING! Thank you for sharing this video!
Adding variety to your walks makes it even more interesting... -Drive 5 minutes away and walk different areas, neighborhoods, parks etc. -Walk your usual areas in reverse...things look differently. -Walk at different times Variety is the spice of life!
I was struck with Covid in December 2020, I forgot how to walk! My lung capacity was at 46%. I got out of the hospital after 77 days and started walking slowly…at 1.2km/h for 15min. Then I had to stop. Three years later, I am walking every day around 8000 steps and whenI I visit other cities I go up to 33’000 steps. Walking is now my daily routine in the evening. Listen to my favorite podcasts and go for one hour walk In the nature! Thank you Doctor for explaining all the benefits of walking!!! 🙏🙏🙏
At the age of 69 I have finally given up running. I was finding it increasingly hard, and so now I start everyday with a brisk 5 mile walk. I actually feel a lot better.
Walking is the best, I love watching the sunrise or sunset also it's my time to meditate and connect with God. Practicing gratitude at dawn and connecting to nature is amazing.
I love walking! I live in a small town with a river running right through it that I walk to and fish daily. I get 5+ miles in each day and I concur with these points! Walking daily is such an underutilized SUPER POWER!❤
Sounds like a really fun and serene place to walk....yes I envy you 😅😅... I walk everyday, did one year (May 2021 to June 2022) of 10k steps daily without missing a day .... Have missed my 20k steps four times this month, but got atleast 6k steps those days.... I'm taking it as it comes...miss walking in nature, that's luxury here in Lagos, Nigeria😊
At 73 I walk 3 miles at least 5 days a week. Sometimes, I almost feel like running. I walk by rich, big mansions along the beach and never see a soul. One time I saw a guy, 20 years younger than me, get in his car and drive 60ft. to his mail box. I’m really grateful to have my walking habit.
I finally got my drivers licenses at 24 and got my first car. I used to walk absolutely everywhere. Walking for 2 hours is incredibly meditative and you get really in tune with your mind and body.
Walking is how I got my elderly father (78 years old) to lose about 40 lbs and he was needing a surgery as all his stomach area was pressing on his midsection and causing irritation to his hernia. Now after we walk every day, and he lost the weight and no longer has hernia issues either. He doesn’t take medicines of any kind other than I keep him on the keto diet so food is his medicine. He had covid a couple weeks ago and we didn’t even know it until we had to test to fly to another country. He hasn’t needed a hospital visit for any emergency issues in 4 years now.
I so agree, walking is so good for you. I walked a lot when i still lived in Germany, side walks are allover. It was more of a challenge here in the US. But, i started to drive to a park and walk around the lake and in the woods for 40 minutes a day 5 times a week. It has helped me with depression, anxiety, and i also do my prayers during walking and i often have found solutions to problems and let go of things ❤ Im 63 and hope and pray i can walk for a long long time❤
i walk every day at my lunch break at work for 30 minutes into the woods, and i do it no matter good or bad weather. it's like an urge. i love how my whole mood changes after the walks and i'm not tired anymore at the desk working until noon.
I am 60 and I've been walking multiple kilometers daily for last 10-15 years. My body is still healthy I feel amazing I'm stress free and I have the energy of most 20 year olds. I didn't start walking because somebody else told me that I probably should I did it for myself because I know the positive effects it has on your brain and your body.
Just started after a recent cancer diagnosis. It's been about 6 weeks. I feel great and have lost weight. We're up to 4 miles a day which is amazing for me since I'm no walker. Last night we added bike riding so we walk b4 work and bike ride after. I feel amazing.
I have been on Keto IF for almost 3 years. I am going on 68yrs. I started a part time job where I average at least 5 miles on my Fit Bit. Went from 178lb to 120lbs. I feel WONDERFUL. I have followed Dr Berg's advise and has worked every time. Videos are so informative.
Growing up in UK, Walking was an everyday thing, we walked everywhere and thought nothing of it. Every Sunday after lunch going for a long walk was such a pleasure, and decades later when I had bone density testing , at the age of 60, I was told had the bones of a 30 year old. Still walking on a daily basis, although not as much now at the ripe old age of 75 ! Glad to hear there are so many other great benefits.
July 2022 I followed much of your food advice. Not all, I found it difficult. I cut carbs as much as possible. Drank more water and took a walk twice a day. I have lost just over three and half stone. I have COPD due to having lung removed from cancer and I really needed to get proactive. It's a wonderful feeling. I walk between the hours of 5 and 6 am. Its quiet accept for the birds. I feel so well now and have been able to reduce inhaler by half the amount. You are a fantastic source of information for wellness. Thank you.
I used to run but fell out of it... afterwards I introduced Long distance into my life and I’ve never looked back since! It’s done wonders for reducing stress, anxiety and belly fat :)
Oftentimes when I get a headache, if I go for a 20- or 30-minute walk, the headache is gone by the time I get home. This video was a good reminder to make time to walk every day. I work from home so I have no excuse to skip it!
Exactly what I was telling my colleagues at work. Walking make you think straight, if you have conflicting thoughts take a walk and you'll know what to do. I walk nothing less than an hour a day and I notice my stomach flattens.
The info we get from Dr. Berg is something that WHO, CDC, FDA, and other disease Control and prevention agencies are *supposed to* provide for the welfare of common man. Dr. Berg is doing everything fantastic all the way alone without expecting any credit. None but God's gift to the entire human race. Lots of love and respect from India 🇮🇳
Thanks Dr. Berg. Regarding point 12: Enhanced Vision, I would like to add, that walking is a mandatory for computer facing jobs, this is the number one relief for eyes stress.
I go for daily morning walks and it significantly change my whole day. I am going to save this video for those days when I don’t feel like getting out of bed, I am sure watching this again will remind me of tremendous benefits that walking has on us. 😃😃
Totally agree. Trees are healing and unbelievable tools to get healthy inside. Saw a video recently of around 6 different people standing next to a tree , they said to the leaf to touch their hands if they can hear them, all 6 trees touched their hands against the wind. Stunning video. Much love x
I use to walk 12000 to 15000 steps everyday, but then I had a back injury that led to severe sciatic pain down both legs, and after that I simply couldn't walk more than 5 or 10 min. I could not believe how quickly my overall feeling of wellness diminished at that point. I was fatigued all the time, I wasn't sleeping, I had constant nasal congestion, etc...all because I couldn't walk anymore. Now, after months of therapy, I have gradually worked my way back up to almost 7000 steps a day and I can already feel an improvement in my overall sense of wellness. I am still in pain, but it is much less than a few months ago. I hope to get back to 10000+ steps by summer. Walking is truly one of the best activities you can do, especially if you do it everyday. The benefits are much more profound than you think!
@helenketo251 I have literally watched 100s of videos on how to deal with back pain. I have been doing guided physical therapy for a few months and I have a daily stretching/exercise routine, so I am actually doing quite well now.
I discovered the therapeutic effect of walking some 20 years ago 😊 Whenever I had - what seemed at the time - a huge problem, I would just walk for even 3 or 4 hours 😅 That was my coping mechanism and worked wonders 😊 It always amazed me but I never understood how it worked, now I do 😃 - thank you, Dr Berg ❤
Funny thing about walking and creativity is that during a 40+ mins of walking i tend to compose songs and lyrics in my head even though I'm dealing with computer science the whole time :D That leads me to believe that Bach and Mozart must have been the greatest walkers of their time
Totally true for me and I'm very glad you pointed this out as I transitioned from high intensity sport to walking due to chronic ankle injuries. I walk everyday for about an hour or two depending on how much time I've got and it's truly decreased my anxiety levels. I suffer from extreme anxiety and depression and walking has been like an antidote. Many thanks for pointing out all the other benefits of walking which I hadn't known about.
I started daily walking after my stroke in 2014. At first, I could barely make it to the end of the driveway, but over the years I am now up to a daily walk of 4 miles (every other week I do 6 miles). I do about 3.6-4.5mph. It's been great therapy for me, physically and mentally.
Dr B, Thank you for enlightening folks about walking. I've been walking all my adult life. I have been walking every single street in Helsinki, Finland. And I wrote a book about my findings. Walking is freedom. Cheers, ab.
It’s funny because yet again this is relevant to me right now 😂 literally just started forcing myself walk around my backyard for 10 minutes every day and I’m increasing the time slowly. Been doing it for about a week and a half so far
What's your age and what's your health status ? Are you incorporating lot of healthy habits in your life or ? How is it going ? Jus asking as i feel miserable and want to share and hear . Also where r you from?
Every morning, after my coffee, I take my dog for a walk down a steep hill to get the mail. Then we turn around, and go back up the hill. If I don't do any other walking that day, at least I am doing that. On mornings when I have more time, we take a long walk around the neighborhood. There's all kinds of wildlife and critters, and it's very inspirational. Walk where you can, when you can. It is a simple exercise that circulates your blood around your body which helps your brain function. And so many other benefits. If you can walk, walk. Humans weren't made for sitting still.
As a young man, I was a recreational distance runner, routinely doing 5-10 mile runs 3-5 times a week. I still ended up with a heart attack at 40, open heart surgery for a triple bypass. This followed by two more heart attacks fixed with stents. Now, 12 stents and 2 endarterectomies later, I’m a walker. Could never get my wind back after no matter how hard I tried to get back to running. My dr told me it’s a common problem after open heart surgery, something to do with exposure of body parts not intended to be exposed. After basking in self pity for a few years and getting weaker and fatter and I’ll tempered, I took up walking and mountain hiking. At 69 my weight is stable, off all (8) meds, and currently section hiking the Appalachian trail. Although I have the normal morning after pains from a day long mountain hike, it clears quickly and my inflammation is practically nonexistent. Future prospects look good. My 2 yr old granddaughter is now my after supper walking buddy and she loves the time. Keep walking! Also, I should add that I made some serious diet changes IAW teachings of Dr Berg, Dr Ekberg, Dr Fung, Dr Berry and some others.
Wonderful! I trek up the hill behind my backyard every day and sit and watch nature, not long after I watch your video for the day! Excellent video, Dr. Berg!
Sounds interesting and beautiful,aren't you blessed to have such opportunity to walk up the hill and sit everyday... chai, will give so much to experience that daily...✌🏾
Top benefits of walking other than weightloss and reducing stress: 1. It significantly reduces cortisol (stress) 2. It increases creative thinking and problem-solving 3. It affects your overall mood (decreases depression and anxiety) 4. It enhances mitochondria 5. It increases microbial diversity 6. It improves endogenous antioxidants 7. It increases T-killer cells 8. It supports insulin sensitivity 9. It transfers oxygen into the tissues 10. It increases bone density 11. It reduces inflammation 12. It enhances your vision Thank you Dr Berg!! 😺👍🏿
I have a dog and walk daily no matter the weather.... if you have a hard time motivating yourself, you could adopt a larger shelter dog or older dog that needs a 'good' and loving home; and a dog that needs to run and get exercise daily and it won't won't seem like a chore and you'll also enjoy being out there in nature with your beloved pet!
So true. Give a larger dog a second chance at life and they will reward you many times over. They do love their walks and look what it does for us too. Win win.
Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active,lose weight and become healthier. A brisk walk in the morning leaves me refreshed and rejuvenated. Your experience and knowledge is invaluable. Thanks!
I can’t believe the benefits of just walking. About this time last year at 39 years old, I began walking more regularly outside after my work day and a lot on the weekends. I bought a treadmill to keep it going for the winter months too. At first I didn’t even have a goal or plan in mind. I was just walking and talking to my friend on the phone in another state as we were starting to compete with closing our Apple Watch rings. Before I knew it, I lost 20 lbs in the first month. In addition to walking more, the only other changes I made were eating smaller portions, drinking even more water than I usually did and trying not to eat or drink sugary foods much. When I started walking I weighed the most I ever have at 250 lbs. Currently I’m at 211 lbs with a goal of 200 lbs at some point. Also, before my walking routine began, I was having a lot of stiffness in my body as I was trying to get up after laying down or sleeping. It got to a point where I couldn’t even get out of bed without the use of a cane which was kind of scary. All of that has completely gone away now. Sometimes I think it’s harder to maintain the weight loss than it was to actually lose it but walking more has become a way of life for me now because I don’t want to go back to the way it used to be. If you’re thinking about walking more, my suggestion would be to just get out there. Start at your own pace, put some music on, and try letting your mind be free of the stresses of daily life and enjoy the walk. You could see some big changes before you know it.
Yes. Couple years ago spent one year visiting with family in FL. Unless raining was able to walk every day. At minimum walked two miles a day, one day enjoyed an eight mile walk. Had part time job, most days walked the three miles to work and three miles back. Also did little spurts of workouts when at family's home. Walking took time but was always time well spent. I also ate less, and was hungry when I ate. I'm in my 60s, think many of us can enjoy benefits of walking, def better than sitting. Sweated, lost weight, and mostly felt so, so, so very good.
I'm joining our town recreation center in hopes of walking in a safe indoor environment. I don't have friends in this town, so this could be the next safest way for my health at age 70. Thank you for your many videos, too.
I used to go for a quick walk in my lunch break when working in a call centre. I noticed immediately how calmer I felt after feeling the fresh air on my cheeks. Hearing the birds and seeing the grass move. It was an instant hit. I got my friends to join me and it was lovely
I love walking and hiking every day. Now, I know why 🙂 I just got home from a 1.5 hour hike. This is all true! My grandad lived till 94 and went for a walk every day. I hope to follow in his foosteps.
Daily exercise (such as walking) and exposure to natural daylight (when we walk outside, not on a treadmill) during the day helps get better sleep at night. ❤
Yes definitely. I can’t see myself running on a treadmill. I feel like a hamster it drives me crazy. I can walk for miles, get some sun and fresh air, enjoy the sights. Takes us out of the rat race not feeling like a caged rodent.
Yes, totally agree...however it is not convininet all the time to walk outside, I have never walked on a treadmill but I walk indoors in my apartment...I get my atleast 10k steps in there...for me it's No Excuses! Nothing beats walking in nature or atleast outside though, I can attest to that. I walk daily and not even planning to stop😅. The mental clarity, the overwhelming feeling of healthfulness, the joy ..I can't explain... Can't wait to get the Walking episodes started on my RUclips 🙏🏾
Had a relatively mild stroke last June thank God. I was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure. Was scared to say the least. I started walking a little each day and kept adding distance to about 3 miles or so a day.. 11 months later I am down 70lb and my A1C is 6.0 and BP is 120/60 on avg. I stopped eating all fast food and beer. I eat salads and chicken and beef and vegetables. Everything the doctor mentioned is true. I love to walk now which a year ago I would have laughed if someone suggested it. It clears my head, it helps me think and I can literally walk as far as i want now. If you do only one thing to make yourself feel and even look better it's walking. See you out on the trails! God Bless
I just took a long walk today as I usually do I do anywhere between two to three miles a day sometimes more. And I got a notification of this video. I know the benefits of walking and I'm glad Dr Berg is telling others about it.
Absolutely true. I restarted my in 2021. 300 km every month Ended up 3,500 km whole year. The best health conditions I felt. I personally think that’s the best medicine east to administer and no side effects. Amazing I’m loving it.
@@genxx2724 , I embrace the hunger when fasting. Makes a bunch of difference that I fast for autophagy rather than for fat loss so I know I’m stimulating my body to eat itself after ghrelin kicks in to remind me to feed myself. Appreciate the share though 🍻
I was a long distance runner for years. I competed in 5k 10k and 1/2 marathons. Because I was a U.S. Marine, I was accustomed to running long distances. After my motorcycle accident in 2002, I couldn’t run any more. I started walking and I got in trekking poles in May 2023. I highly recommend walking, especially with trekking poles for anyone and everyone. Just get out and get active.
@@Drberg Thanks Dr. Berg! I’m always learning from your channel! In one video you said you lived in Wisconsin. I’ve lived in Oshkosh and Neenah WI for the past 40 years. I’ve also been taking a Cold shower every day for the past few months. 👍
I have the perfect walk that is 1.1 miles per lap in my neighborhood. Up hills, down hills and then some flat. I walk at a very fast pace and keep the same pace throughout. I do no less than 3 miles, and up to 15+ miles daily. I push my limits daily and truly love it. To me, it’s my “Walk of Life”.
Hi Dr Berg! I got our Jack Russell 7 months ago…he was 2 months old. He took some persuading to start to enjoy his walks, but we live in the mountains in Andorra and it was getting colder & he was tiny then. Mikey now LOVES his walks; as do I! I listen to RUclips in one ear (mostly Dr Berg’s podcasts) & the sounds of nature in the other. We walk maybe 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours per day and we absolutely love❤it. And both of us are so fit! I’m 54 & embrace an intermittent fasting real organic food lifestyle. THANK YOU Dr Berg for your amazing insights. You’re an amazing inspiration 😊
Top benefits of walking: 1.Reduces cortisol(stress) 2.Increases creative thinking and problem solving 3.Affects overall mood(decrease depression & anxiety) 4.Enhances mitochondria 5.Increases microbial diversity 6.Improves endogenous antioxidant 7.Increases t-killer cells 8.Supports insulin sensitivity 9.Transfers oxygen into the tissue 10.Increases bone density 11.Reduces inflammation 12.Enhances your vision
I really have to thank you again, Dr. Berg, because I have noticed better sleep when I go for long walks. I always learn something new from your videos, and I appreciate it. 🤘
I do 4-6 miles per day as fast as I can possible go and have been doing this for years. I live a healthy lifestyle and walking is a major part of this. I wear shoes and socks out quickly but just buy new ones - this is an investment in my health. I reside in the Upper Midwest and even on the worst snowy days, I get out there and do it. I don't like missing my walks because I always feel much better and find it also helps perastaltic action. Thanks for the great video!
I love to watch these videos while I walk! I have a short hill I love to walk up and down for about 30 minutes. It’s pretty steep and my heart rate goes to about 180 by the top. Then I coast back down. To me, it’s almost like a form of hiit. I track my heart rate with my watch and it looks just like a sine wave
I've passed 1 million steps in 6 months, whenever I'm stressed or down during the afternoon after going for a 10k walk I come back feeling much better and motivated.
I have been walking for 2 years, and it is one of the most amazing things you can do. I usually walk around 8 to 9 km four times per week. Thanks for sharing this useful information, Dr.
Lately, Ive been walking 14 to 17 miles at a time, once a week, or more! But I try to do at least 3 to 5 miles, normally, every day. Best therapy! Thanks, Doc!
My mom took walks pretty faithfully for years even though the doctor told her blood sugar numbers were bad and slowly worsening. She tried traditional dieting but couldn't lose weight or change her numbers and was finally diagnosed pre-diabetic. When she had a stroke in 2018 she lost her ability to speak and think clearly but to this day she can still walk, go outside and outlast my dad on distances. To this date she has not had fingers or toes removed and can still feed herself (messy but independent). While I wish she had done some things differently, she could be a lot worse off.
Completely agree that walking, especially in a park or woods is very beneficial to our health and creates a sense of calm. I aim for 10k steps and 13 floors per day and it feels great. Push-ups for the upper body muscles too.
I am 54 yrs old and has been walking 1-2 hrs a day. Never been sick in my life. During high peck of Covid my husband and son had Covid twice and I took care of them and I never got sick.
Lost a lot of weight by alternately doing 10km runs and 15km walks on weekdays. Since the walks are longer I tend to listen to audiobooks during my 3 hour walks. Combining OMAD during weekdays and 5-7 day water fasts every 1st week of the month really helped me out since December.
A friend of mine had all of his teeth rot out due to hereditary dental issues. He started intermitent fasting and they grew back within 2 weeks!!! Amazing.
i have now 2 days studied on benefits of walking and now you make this video. this is not first time you make new video on something that i have just searched😁
I started walking after I had a "hypertensive crisis" about six or eight years ago, and while it didn't seem to help me lose weight (I was prediabetic and didn't know it because my doctor didn't tell me) I'm sure it helped. After I discovered magnesium for my chronic pain, I noticed the walking also helped with that. I've been walking pretty much every day since. When I was diagnosed with diabetes, longer and longer walks became part of my blood sugar management, as I began fasting frequently and eating keto. Having been low carb for nearly five years now, I take shorter, more frequent walks, and almost always in the morning and evening, as weather permits, in addition to getting away from my desk regularly for very short walks. I'm convinced the walks are an integral part of my health today, even though I'm also doing heavier exercise and eating a higher-protein low-carb diet.
I walk everyday ( only skip when out) for 60 minutes - a brisk walk😊 would love a little more insight into - whether one should walk leisurely? Will that benefit as much or a brisk walk is better? 🙏 A big fan of you Dr. Berg ❤❤❤ I'm 53 female - weigh 53 - into IF for 4 years plus - now the weight is static - my goal is 45 kg.
One of my favorite forms of exercise. I started walking most days in 2017. I recently added Weight Training, and Yoga to my schedule - I'm amazed at the all around improvements in my health. I'll be 56 this year, and my arthritis, back spasms, cholesterol, and blood pressure are fantastic. Keep walking people❤
Riding my bike(s) for 1 hour + rides gives similar benefits. I try to walk 5 miles daily too, and do 2 60-90 min rides weekdays. Plus a 2-2.5 hour long ride Sat or Sunday. Eric I'm 60, on no meds, and am feel no joint or other pain. I eat Keto / Carnivore & Hydrate freely + watch my electrolytes. The walks & rides are my time to Pray deeply & Think deeply. What you share here is pure GOLD ! Isaiah 61 speaks of an age where even the youngest live to 100 years. That sounded crazy far-fetched earlier in my life, but now I can see how with the right inputs, it's possible. God be praised !
Walking has been such a big part of my life. My mother made us walk a mile every evening after dinner. She lived to 90 and was never on any kind of medication. She died at home. Just sat in her recliner and said she was done. Never went to the hospital. I walk my dogs two to three miles a day. No matter the weather. So glad she "trained" us to do this early.
God bless your mama's soul 🙏
God bless
My 2 year old is havibg a hard time doing 10 mile walks with me. Her feet are severely red when we get back. What should I do about this kid?
I did this with my son since 5 years old to go to school and his activities. He is 14 niw and his first thought when he goes to play with his mates is to walk 30 to 40 min, he never ask for a ride, it became a secind nature. Hope he will pass it to his kids in the future❤
That's absolutely remarkable
I was a long-distance runner for many years. After several leg operations, I transitioned to long walks. During my walks, I noticed a decrease in anxiety and an increase in an appreciation for beauty in nature.
That’s great.. how long did you walk for?
Cool .. hw long do u walk these days.?
@@juliawilkinson for this walk just before sunrise for an hour and walk in forest or road linearly not in circling anything
Congratulations! Walking is amazing. I walk about 10 km a day. One can do many activities whilst walking besides its multiple health benefits
I agree... The Creator of the things around us is amazing... The creation is truly beautiful.
Was suffering from insomnia and anxiety, started walking for one hour in the evening since 40 days, and now I am free from both the problems. Endorse 👍
How many hours prior to sleep ?
All my life I had to walk to everywhere, because I don't had a car. And I worked outdoors where u can only go by car and foot. Now I have, but still walking to my workplace which is currently close, only 35 minutes away. I always had problems with sleeping, and have been anxious.
@@dulisse322 i wanted to ask the same exact question...what time do you walk
Personally I walk 1-2 hours before bed
@Tech coffee yea I noticed if I walk to late in the evening have hard time to fall asleep but the quality of sleep is better...gonna play around with different times and sleep times
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@@lindawade1203 and maybe a hat and or sunscreen
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3 miles every single morning. Truly the best part of my day. As someone with Rheumatoid Arthritis and refusing meds walking has been essential to my healing and reversing this disease. Five years after my diagnosis still going strong and no damage to my joints. Walking is the superstar!
Cinnamon and honey helps.❤
My Dad is 98. He walked everyday outside until last Thanksgiving when he rolled out of bed and broke his shoulder. He still rides his stationary bike. He is weaker now. My Mom walked everyday until two weeks before she passed. She was 93. I will cherish the memories of taking them walking everyday. We went to a state park or to a mountain top development with vast empty fields and mountain views. We walked everyday during the pandemic and took long, long rides in the country. I still take my Dad for rides everyday. We sit out on the porch a lot. I’m so blessed to have been able to retire in time to be with them and care for them.
PS. They used up walkers or all terrain walkers. The handles should be set so there is no stooping over. Stand tall.
It's very possible that ull live to a 100 . Amen. Rip to your mom and wishing health to your Dad.
Thanks for sharing. I noticed with my mother (92). When she stopped walking daily (due to hip break after fall), she started to decline fast....preventing falling down and bone breakage (and following surgery and anesthesia) is so important to keep them our elders in good shape.
Men have more time for walks. Women have always something to do in the house.
@@melianna999 True, but housework is good exercise too! Open the windows! I am an amputee and live in a house with many steps. I often say, if the steps don’t kill me they will make me strong. 😂.
Get a tandem bike and have him ride in the back. You do the balancing steering and most of the peddling
I walk every day for 45 minutes, sometimes one hour. I love it. If the weather is bad, I cannot stay at home for more than two days, so will walk with my umbrella. My body is so used to it - I love it. I am fortunate to live in the countryside where we have vineyards, fields and a forest. I feel mentally and physically good.
I walk usually 6 days a week..outdoors and no headphones. Appreciate the sounds of nature around me, it’s so therapeutic 🥰
Agree...why plug your ears with those deafening headphones while you can enjoy listening to the 🐦 sing?
Nothing like nature & listening to birds & the voice of God!
I have to agree with you strongly on this.
Learn to tune in to the natural sounds around you, why stuff your ears and close it out?
I'm 23 (almost 24), and I have been doing near daily walks for years now. I can say for certain it is one of the best things you can possibly do for your health. It is free of charge, easy to do, and extremely healthy. Highly recommend!
Congrats on being 23 1/2!
@@jc4evur661Are you nearly 25 now? ❤️
@@rub1tan679 68...that was 43 years ago
After I gave birth, I got postpartum depression, and walking cured me! I live in Norway, even in a frozen cold winter, I was going for at least an hour walk every day in 6 degree temperatures! It was cold but delightful! ❤
Me too!!
I was diagnosed with high blood pressure late last year. After some simple testing it was obviously stress driven. I started walking about 1 hour a day. Within 3 months I was able to stop my drugs and my blood pressure was reversed. Still doing it 7 months later.
Don’t underestimate the walk 🚶♀️
So happy for you, well done!👧👏👏👏👏👏
I just started walking 1 hour , 5 days week - for about 3 weeks or so, and I love it. And I hope to get off the blood pressure drugs. Keep it up!
@@vin463 Nice, all the best. Minimising pharmaceuticals as we age is a good thing IMO.
That's so awesome thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you for the advised. Dr.
Walking is the king of exercises for all ages.
Yes and easy on the joints. No stress.
Absolutely.
"Walking is a man's best medicine"- Hippocrates
I start walking 4× a week for about 80 minutes three months ago, and my colostrol got lower, I lost weight without stressing myself, and more than all, I FEEL AMAZING!
Thank you for sharing this video!
Adding variety to your walks makes it even more interesting...
-Drive 5 minutes away and walk different areas, neighborhoods, parks etc.
-Walk your usual areas in reverse...things look differently.
-Walk at different times
Variety is the spice of life!
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thats huge, glad you´re doing better now!
I might up my walking then I need to lower my cholesterol because I can't take statins.
I was struck with Covid in December 2020, I forgot how to walk! My lung capacity was at 46%. I got out of the hospital after 77 days and started walking slowly…at 1.2km/h for 15min. Then I had to stop. Three years later, I am walking every day around 8000 steps and whenI I visit other cities I go up to 33’000 steps. Walking is now my daily routine in the evening. Listen to my favorite podcasts and go for one hour walk In the nature! Thank you Doctor for explaining all the benefits of walking!!! 🙏🙏🙏
At the age of 69 I have finally given up running. I was finding it increasingly hard, and so now I start everyday with a brisk 5 mile walk. I actually feel a lot better.
Walking is the best, I love watching the sunrise or sunset also it's my time to meditate and connect with God. Practicing gratitude at dawn and connecting to nature is amazing.
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I love walking! I live in a small town with a river running right through it that I walk to and fish daily. I get 5+ miles in each day and I concur with these points! Walking daily is such an underutilized SUPER POWER!❤
Awesome!
Sounds like a really fun and serene place to walk....yes I envy you 😅😅...
I walk everyday, did one year (May 2021 to June 2022) of 10k steps daily without missing a day ....
Have missed my 20k steps four times this month, but got atleast 6k steps those days....
I'm taking it as it comes...miss walking in nature, that's luxury here in Lagos, Nigeria😊
@@Drbergtoday I walked 1.6 miles it burned 285 calories I need to do my therapy exercises for my degenerating and slipped disc
@@OgoMaduewesi20,000 is too much for me
At 73 I walk 3 miles at least 5 days a week. Sometimes, I almost feel like running. I walk by rich, big mansions along the beach and never see a soul. One time I saw a guy, 20 years younger than me, get in his car and drive 60ft. to his mail box. I’m really grateful to have my walking habit.
I finally got my drivers licenses at 24 and got my first car. I used to walk absolutely everywhere. Walking for 2 hours is incredibly meditative and you get really in tune with your mind and body.
Walking is how I got my elderly father (78 years old) to lose about 40 lbs and he was needing a surgery as all his stomach area was pressing on his midsection and causing irritation to his hernia. Now after we walk every day, and he lost the weight and no longer has hernia issues either. He doesn’t take medicines of any kind other than I keep him on the keto diet so food is his medicine. He had covid a couple weeks ago and we didn’t even know it until we had to test to fly to another country. He hasn’t needed a hospital visit for any emergency issues in 4 years now.
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I so agree, walking is so good for you. I walked a lot when i still lived in Germany, side walks are allover. It was more of a challenge here in the US. But, i started to drive to a park and walk around the lake and in the woods for 40 minutes a day 5 times a week. It has helped me with depression, anxiety, and i also do my prayers during walking and i often have found solutions to problems and let go of things
❤ Im 63 and hope and pray i can walk for a long long time❤
i walk every day at my lunch break at work for 30 minutes into the woods, and i do it no matter good or bad weather. it's like an urge. i love how my whole mood changes after the walks and i'm not tired anymore at the desk working until noon.
I love to brisk walk! It makes my skin glow,it does make me feel happier 😊
Awesome!
I am 60 and I've been walking multiple kilometers daily for last 10-15 years. My body is still healthy I feel amazing I'm stress free and I have the energy of most 20 year olds. I didn't start walking because somebody else told me that I probably should I did it for myself because I know the positive effects it has on your brain and your body.
Awesome job!
I listen to my fav sermons while walking and before you know it, my walk is done!
Three miles a day has kept my sanity since March of 2020. This video will be used as a tool in my practice. Once again, Dr. Berg, thank you!
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yes! it is such a important essential element for mental health!!!
Congratulations on your intelligent self-care!!!
Same. Since covid started I've started to walk. Lost 18kg
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Live outside alot is much better
Just started after a recent cancer diagnosis. It's been about 6 weeks. I feel great and have lost weight. We're up to 4 miles a day which is amazing for me since I'm no walker. Last night we added bike riding so we walk b4 work and bike ride after. I feel amazing.
Good for you turning negative to positive. Best wishes for your health. 🙏
I hope all is well.
I have been on Keto IF for almost 3 years. I am going on 68yrs. I started a part time job where I average at least 5 miles on my Fit Bit. Went from 178lb to 120lbs. I feel WONDERFUL. I have followed Dr Berg's advise and has worked every time. Videos are so informative.
You walk at least 5 miles per day, or you average 5 miles per day?
What kind job is it? I need that!
That's amazing!
@@suerome9718 Mission BBQ restaurant
@@genxx2724 I work 4 shifts a week at Mission BBQ. I average 5 miles every shift. But my last shift we were so busy, I did over 7 1/2 miles.
Growing up in UK, Walking was an everyday thing, we walked everywhere and thought nothing of it. Every Sunday after lunch going for a long walk was such a pleasure, and decades later when I had bone density testing , at the age of 60, I was told had the bones of a 30 year old. Still walking on a daily basis, although not as much now at the ripe old age of 75 ! Glad to hear there are so many other great benefits.
Great news!
July 2022 I followed much of your food advice. Not all, I found it difficult. I cut carbs as much as possible. Drank more water and took a walk twice a day. I have lost just over three and half stone. I have COPD due to having lung removed from cancer and I really needed to get proactive. It's a wonderful feeling. I walk between the hours of 5 and 6 am. Its quiet accept for the birds. I feel so well now and have been able to reduce inhaler by half the amount. You are a fantastic source of information for wellness. Thank you.
I used to run but fell out of it... afterwards I introduced Long distance into my life and I’ve never looked back since! It’s done wonders for reducing stress, anxiety and belly fat :)
Oftentimes when I get a headache, if I go for a 20- or 30-minute walk, the headache is gone by the time I get home.
This video was a good reminder to make time to walk every day. I work from home so I have no excuse to skip it!
Exactly what I was telling my colleagues at work. Walking make you think straight, if you have conflicting thoughts take a walk and you'll know what to do. I walk nothing less than an hour a day and I notice my stomach flattens.
So true!
I am 74. I hall walk daily in my apartment complex. No excuses...can be done rain or shine!
The info we get from Dr. Berg is something that WHO, CDC, FDA, and other disease Control and prevention agencies are *supposed to* provide for the welfare of common man. Dr. Berg is doing everything fantastic all the way alone without expecting any credit. None but God's gift to the entire human race. Lots of love and respect from India 🇮🇳
Thank you very much for your comment. Appreciate it!
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Love and respect from Southern California!! Many thanks, Dr. Berg!!
Totally agree. He is wonderful 🙌🏻
Dr. Berg is a wonderful, generous and dedicated man. Thank you for all you do.
Thanks Dr. Berg. Regarding point 12: Enhanced Vision, I would like to add, that walking is a mandatory for computer facing jobs, this is the number one relief for eyes stress.
Agree. I walk without my glasses and my sense is it’s delayed/stopped sight deterioration.
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I go for daily morning walks and it significantly change my whole day. I am going to save this video for those days when I don’t feel like getting out of bed, I am sure watching this again will remind me of tremendous benefits that walking has on us. 😃😃
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For me: not only walking, but smelling that beautiful scent from the trees especially around parks.Thanks for the info Dr Berg 🌸
I agree. I just said yesterday to my husband. I can smell nature.
Agreed. Walking on a treadmill feels like a chore
Thank you for saying this. I'm out talking a beautiful morning walk now. I am making it a point to smell nature today!❤
Totally agree. Trees are healing and unbelievable tools to get healthy inside. Saw a video recently of around 6 different people standing next to a tree , they said to the leaf to touch their hands if they can hear them, all 6 trees touched their hands against the wind. Stunning video. Much love x
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I use to walk 12000 to 15000 steps everyday, but then I had a back injury that led to severe sciatic pain down both legs, and after that I simply couldn't walk more than 5 or 10 min. I could not believe how quickly my overall feeling of wellness diminished at that point. I was fatigued all the time, I wasn't sleeping, I had constant nasal congestion, etc...all because I couldn't walk anymore. Now, after months of therapy, I have gradually worked my way back up to almost 7000 steps a day and I can already feel an improvement in my overall sense of wellness. I am still in pain, but it is much less than a few months ago. I hope to get back to 10000+ steps by summer. Walking is truly one of the best activities you can do, especially if you do it everyday. The benefits are much more profound than you think!
So glad you are able to get your steps in again!
if you would like to be prayed over, email me. god bless!
@@farealwitit7947 That's kind of you, but I don't believe in god. I work hard and I see results.
@helenketo251 I have literally watched 100s of videos on how to deal with back pain. I have been doing guided physical therapy for a few months and I have a daily stretching/exercise routine, so I am actually doing quite well now.
I discovered the therapeutic effect of walking some 20 years ago 😊 Whenever I had - what seemed at the time - a huge problem, I would just walk for even 3 or 4 hours 😅 That was my coping mechanism and worked wonders 😊 It always amazed me but I never understood how it worked, now I do 😃 - thank you, Dr Berg ❤
You're welcome. Keep up the good habit!
Funny thing about walking and creativity is that during a 40+ mins of walking i tend to compose songs and lyrics in my head even though I'm dealing with computer science the whole time :D
That leads me to believe that Bach and Mozart must have been the greatest walkers of their time
Just back from a long walk with my dog through a beautiful park with a forest, a lake and a river. I always feel great afterwards.
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Totally true for me and I'm very glad you pointed this out as I transitioned from high intensity sport to walking due to chronic ankle injuries. I walk everyday for about an hour or two depending on how much time I've got and it's truly decreased my anxiety levels. I suffer from extreme anxiety and depression and walking has been like an antidote. Many thanks for pointing out all the other benefits of walking which I hadn't known about.
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@@Drberg Thank you!
jesus can cure you
This is crazy I just started my long walk routine,, I walk for 45 minutes to 60 minutes a day now ... Thanks doc
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I started daily walking after my stroke in 2014. At first, I could barely make it to the end of the driveway, but over the years I am now up to a daily walk of 4 miles (every other week I do 6 miles). I do about 3.6-4.5mph. It's been great therapy for me, physically and mentally.
Bravo
Dr B,
Thank you for enlightening folks about walking.
I've been walking all my adult life. I have been walking every single street in Helsinki, Finland. And I wrote a book about my findings.
Walking is freedom.
Cheers,
ab.
It’s funny because yet again this is relevant to me right now 😂 literally just started forcing myself walk around my backyard for 10 minutes every day and I’m increasing the time slowly. Been doing it for about a week and a half so far
What's your age and what's your health status ? Are you incorporating lot of healthy habits in your life or ? How is it going ? Jus asking as i feel miserable and want to share and hear . Also where r you from?
Keep it up. Get to an hour a day but no rush.
Every morning, after my coffee, I take my dog for a walk down a steep hill to get the mail. Then we turn around, and go back up the hill. If I don't do any other walking that day, at least I am doing that.
On mornings when I have more time, we take a long walk around the neighborhood. There's all kinds of wildlife and critters, and it's very inspirational.
Walk where you can, when you can. It is a simple exercise that circulates your blood around your body which helps your brain function. And so many other benefits. If you can walk, walk. Humans weren't made for sitting still.
You have a backyard in your ghetto? Interesting.
@@High-Performance-IQ ghetto LOL.
Walking is my all time favourite exercise
Awesome.
I have been doing walks every morning...enjoy the green, enjoy the breeze, and reencountering with myself 🌎 Thanks.
As a young man, I was a recreational distance runner, routinely doing 5-10 mile runs 3-5 times a week. I still ended up with a heart attack at 40, open heart surgery for a triple bypass. This followed by two more heart attacks fixed with stents. Now, 12 stents and 2 endarterectomies later, I’m a walker. Could never get my wind back after no matter how hard I tried to get back to running. My dr told me it’s a common problem after open heart surgery, something to do with exposure of body parts not intended to be exposed. After basking in self pity for a few years and getting weaker and fatter and I’ll tempered, I took up walking and mountain hiking. At 69 my weight is stable, off all (8) meds, and currently section hiking the Appalachian trail. Although I have the normal morning after pains from a day long mountain hike, it clears quickly and my inflammation is practically nonexistent. Future prospects look good. My 2 yr old granddaughter is now my after supper walking buddy and she loves the time. Keep walking! Also, I should add that I made some serious diet changes IAW teachings of Dr Berg, Dr Ekberg, Dr Fung, Dr Berry and some others.
You are a champ, sir!
Wonderful! I trek up the hill behind my backyard every day and sit and watch nature, not long after I watch your video for the day! Excellent video, Dr. Berg!
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Sounds interesting and beautiful,aren't you blessed to have such opportunity to walk up the hill and sit everyday... chai, will give so much to experience that daily...✌🏾
@@OgoMaduewesi ♥
Top benefits of walking other than weightloss and reducing stress:
1. It significantly reduces cortisol (stress)
2. It increases creative thinking and problem-solving
3. It affects your overall mood (decreases depression and anxiety)
4. It enhances mitochondria
5. It increases microbial diversity
6. It improves endogenous antioxidants
7. It increases T-killer cells
8. It supports insulin sensitivity
9. It transfers oxygen into the tissues
10. It increases bone density
11. It reduces inflammation
12. It enhances your vision
Thank you Dr Berg!!
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I have a dog and walk daily no matter the weather.... if you have a hard time motivating yourself, you could adopt a larger shelter dog or older dog that needs a 'good' and loving home; and a dog that needs to run and get exercise daily and it won't won't seem like a chore and you'll also enjoy being out there in nature with your beloved pet!
So true. Give a larger dog a second chance at life and they will reward you many times over. They do love their walks and look what it does for us too.
Win win.
Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active,lose weight and become healthier. A brisk walk in the morning leaves me refreshed and rejuvenated. Your experience and knowledge is invaluable. Thanks!
Good job. Keep up the good work!
I can’t believe the benefits of just walking. About this time last year at 39 years old, I began walking more regularly outside after my work day and a lot on the weekends. I bought a treadmill to keep it going for the winter months too. At first I didn’t even have a goal or plan in mind. I was just walking and talking to my friend on the phone in another state as we were starting to compete with closing our Apple Watch rings.
Before I knew it, I lost 20 lbs in the first month. In addition to walking more, the only other changes I made were eating smaller portions, drinking even more water than I usually did and trying not to eat or drink sugary foods much. When I started walking I weighed the most I ever have at 250 lbs. Currently I’m at 211 lbs with a goal of 200 lbs at some point.
Also, before my walking routine began, I was having a lot of stiffness in my body as I was trying to get up after laying down or sleeping. It got to a point where I couldn’t even get out of bed without the use of a cane which was kind of scary. All of that has completely gone away now.
Sometimes I think it’s harder to maintain the weight loss than it was to actually lose it but walking more has become a way of life for me now because I don’t want to go back to the way it used to be.
If you’re thinking about walking more, my suggestion would be to just get out there. Start at your own pace, put some music on, and try letting your mind be free of the stresses of daily life and enjoy the walk. You could see some big changes before you know it.
Yes. Couple years ago spent one year visiting with family in FL. Unless raining was able to walk every day. At minimum walked two miles a day, one day enjoyed an eight mile walk. Had part time job, most days walked the three miles to work and three miles back. Also did little spurts of workouts when at family's home. Walking took time but was always time well spent. I also ate less, and was hungry when I ate. I'm in my 60s, think many of us can enjoy benefits of walking, def better than sitting. Sweated, lost weight, and mostly felt so, so, so very good.
There are doctors, and there are healers. You are both, Dr. Berg. Thank you for such helpful and digestible information!
I'm joining our town recreation center in hopes of walking in a safe indoor environment. I don't have friends in this town, so this could be the next safest way for my health at age 70. Thank you for your many videos, too.
I walk a minimum of 3 miles each day. If I don’t, I go downhill fast. I’m totally on board with this. Thanks for great information.
Great, thanks!
I used to go for a quick walk in my lunch break when working in a call centre. I noticed immediately how calmer I felt after feeling the fresh air on my cheeks. Hearing the birds and seeing the grass move. It was an instant hit. I got my friends to join me and it was lovely
The one day I skip my 3 mile hike, you post this. 😂 Appreciate your videos! You are changing lives
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I love walking and hiking every day. Now, I know why 🙂 I just got home from a 1.5 hour hike. This is all true! My grandad lived till 94 and went for a walk every day. I hope to follow in his foosteps.
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Daily exercise (such as walking) and exposure to natural daylight (when we walk outside, not on a treadmill) during the day helps get better sleep at night. ❤
Yes definitely. I can’t see myself running on a treadmill. I feel like a hamster it drives me crazy. I can walk for miles, get some sun and fresh air, enjoy the sights. Takes us out of the rat race not feeling like a caged rodent.
Agreed.
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Yes, totally agree...however it is not convininet all the time to walk outside, I have never walked on a treadmill but I walk indoors in my apartment...I get my atleast 10k steps in there...for me it's No Excuses!
Nothing beats walking in nature or atleast outside though, I can attest to that. I walk daily and not even planning to stop😅.
The mental clarity, the overwhelming feeling of healthfulness, the joy ..I can't explain...
Can't wait to get the Walking episodes started on my RUclips 🙏🏾
Very true i also do exercise Every morning, i don't normally go Aside, exercise help me to lose weight, sleep well at night,
Had a relatively mild stroke last June thank God. I was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure. Was scared to say the least. I started walking a little each day and kept adding distance to about 3 miles or so a day.. 11 months later I am down 70lb and my A1C is 6.0 and BP is 120/60 on avg. I stopped eating all fast food and beer. I eat salads and chicken and beef and vegetables. Everything the doctor mentioned is true. I love to walk now which a year ago I would have laughed if someone suggested it. It clears my head, it helps me think and I can literally walk as far as i want now. If you do only one thing to make yourself feel and even look better it's walking. See you out on the trails! God Bless
I just took a long walk today as I usually do I do anywhere between two to three miles a day sometimes more. And I got a notification of this video. I know the benefits of walking and I'm glad Dr Berg is telling others about it.
Glad you liked it! I hope all is well.
Absolutely true. I restarted my in 2021. 300 km every month
Ended up 3,500 km whole year. The best health conditions I felt.
I personally think that’s the best medicine east to administer and no side effects. Amazing I’m loving it.
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Definitely going to introduce walking into my fasting weeks whenever I’m not in my training weeks. Thanks for the reminder Dr Berg 👌🏼
Walking gets rid of ghrelin. Learned this from Dr. Jason Fung.
@@genxx2724 , I embrace the hunger when fasting. Makes a bunch of difference that I fast for autophagy rather than for fat loss so I know I’m stimulating my body to eat itself after ghrelin kicks in to remind me to feed myself. Appreciate the share though 🍻
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Dr Berg your voice is calming. Maybe you can create a 20 minute walking audio/video?!
I’d listen! ❤
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I walk 12km 5 days awk. Hel me in meditating and praying. Its my best time of the day.
I was a long distance runner for years. I competed in 5k 10k and 1/2 marathons. Because I was a U.S. Marine, I was accustomed to running long distances. After my motorcycle accident in 2002, I couldn’t run any more. I started walking and I got in trekking poles in May 2023. I highly recommend walking, especially with trekking poles for anyone and everyone. Just get out and get active.
I walk every morning because of anxiety, I also do during the day when it is possible, i just love walking.
Great!
With my full time job as a merchandiser, and being very active I average 25,000 steps a day. 💪
That's great!
@@Drberg Thanks Dr. Berg! I’m always learning from your channel! In one video you said you lived in Wisconsin. I’ve lived in Oshkosh and Neenah WI for the past 40 years. I’ve also been taking a Cold shower every day for the past few months. 👍
I have the perfect walk that is 1.1 miles per lap in my neighborhood. Up hills, down hills and then some flat. I walk at a very fast pace and keep the same pace throughout. I do no less than 3 miles, and up to 15+ miles daily. I push my limits daily and truly love it. To me, it’s my “Walk of Life”.
Hi Dr Berg! I got our Jack Russell 7 months ago…he was 2 months old. He took some persuading to start to enjoy his walks, but we live in the mountains in Andorra and it was getting colder & he was tiny then. Mikey now LOVES his walks; as do I! I listen to RUclips in one ear (mostly Dr Berg’s podcasts) & the sounds of nature in the other. We walk maybe 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours per day and we absolutely love❤it. And both of us are so fit! I’m 54 & embrace an intermittent fasting real organic food lifestyle. THANK YOU Dr Berg for your amazing insights. You’re an amazing inspiration 😊
I walk 10 miles while working 5 days a week. I started to add HIIT and tried to improve VO2max and HRV
Excellent. Keep up the good work!
Top benefits of walking:
1.Reduces cortisol(stress)
2.Increases creative thinking and problem solving
3.Affects overall mood(decrease depression & anxiety)
4.Enhances mitochondria
5.Increases microbial diversity
6.Improves endogenous antioxidant
7.Increases t-killer cells
8.Supports insulin sensitivity
9.Transfers oxygen into the tissue
10.Increases bone density
11.Reduces inflammation
12.Enhances your vision
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Thank-you. 😊
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Thanks 😊
Thank you.
I’ve always known walking does wonders to our overall health. I use my legs & feet for daily errands more than my car.
I walk up the steps and skip the elevator. Every bit helps.
Great!
I really have to thank you again, Dr. Berg, because I have noticed better sleep when I go for long walks. I always learn something new from your videos, and I appreciate it. 🤘
My parents walked everyday for years and my Dad lived 97 years and my Mom is 100 yrs.old. She outlived all her 3 brothers and 1 sister!
@@sharonwalberg5438 Does she still walk at 100?
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Kids also went to bed at 830PM from playing outside
I do 4-6 miles per day as fast as I can possible go and have been doing this for years. I live a healthy lifestyle and walking is a major part of this. I wear shoes and socks out quickly but just buy new ones - this is an investment in my health. I reside in the Upper Midwest and even on the worst snowy days, I get out there and do it. I don't like missing my walks because I always feel much better and find it also helps perastaltic action. Thanks for the great video!
I love to watch these videos while I walk! I have a short hill I love to walk up and down for about 30 minutes. It’s pretty steep and my heart rate goes to about 180 by the top. Then I coast back down. To me, it’s almost like a form of hiit. I track my heart rate with my watch and it looks just like a sine wave
I've passed 1 million steps in 6 months, whenever I'm stressed or down during the afternoon after going for a 10k walk I come back feeling much better and motivated.
That's great!
i Just came out the gym ,it’s 6 am , just walked home it was a 40 min walk , and this popped up crazy what a coincidence
This came right before my morning walk. Thank you.
Same here! Made me feel even better about getting my walk on!
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I have been walking for 2 years, and it is one of the most amazing things you can do. I usually walk around 8 to 9 km four times per week. Thanks for sharing this useful information, Dr.
That's great!
I walk from work home every day for 50 minutes and I love it. I always relax.
Lately, Ive been walking 14 to 17 miles at a time, once a week, or more! But I try to do at least 3 to 5 miles, normally, every day. Best therapy! Thanks, Doc!
That's great!
My mom took walks pretty faithfully for years even though the doctor told her blood sugar numbers were bad and slowly worsening. She tried traditional dieting but couldn't lose weight or change her numbers and was finally diagnosed pre-diabetic. When she had a stroke in 2018 she lost her ability to speak and think clearly but to this day she can still walk, go outside and outlast my dad on distances. To this date she has not had fingers or toes removed and can still feed herself (messy but independent). While I wish she had done some things differently, she could be a lot worse off.
Completely agree that walking, especially in a park or woods is very beneficial to our health and creates a sense of calm.
I aim for 10k steps and 13 floors per day and it feels great. Push-ups for the upper body muscles too.
I am 54 yrs old and has been walking 1-2 hrs a day. Never been sick in my life. During high peck of Covid my husband and son had Covid twice and I took care of them and I never got sick.
I walk 2.5 miles every day & it empties my brain & I do solve problems& become more creative . Thank you for the validation!
Lost a lot of weight by alternately doing 10km runs and 15km walks on weekdays. Since the walks are longer I tend to listen to audiobooks during my 3 hour walks. Combining OMAD during weekdays and 5-7 day water fasts every 1st week of the month really helped me out since December.
A friend of mine had all of his teeth rot out due to hereditary dental issues. He started intermitent fasting and they grew back within 2 weeks!!! Amazing.
That's amazing
Huh ? Is your freind a shark ?
This video appear exactly before my morning walk😁 Thank you!
Wonderful! You're welcome!
i have now 2 days studied on benefits of walking and now you make this video. this is not first time you make new video on something that i have just searched😁
I've been walking 25k steps a day since January last year and i'm a new person! Thanks Doc
walking is the king of exercise. I love playing football and lift weights...but my body loves long walks the most
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I started walking after I had a "hypertensive crisis" about six or eight years ago, and while it didn't seem to help me lose weight (I was prediabetic and didn't know it because my doctor didn't tell me) I'm sure it helped. After I discovered magnesium for my chronic pain, I noticed the walking also helped with that. I've been walking pretty much every day since.
When I was diagnosed with diabetes, longer and longer walks became part of my blood sugar management, as I began fasting frequently and eating keto. Having been low carb for nearly five years now, I take shorter, more frequent walks, and almost always in the morning and evening, as weather permits, in addition to getting away from my desk regularly for very short walks.
I'm convinced the walks are an integral part of my health today, even though I'm also doing heavier exercise and eating a higher-protein low-carb diet.
That's great news - thanks for sharing!
I walk everyday ( only skip when out) for 60 minutes - a brisk walk😊 would love a little more insight into - whether one should walk leisurely? Will that benefit as much or a brisk walk is better? 🙏 A big fan of you Dr. Berg ❤❤❤ I'm 53 female - weigh 53 - into IF for 4 years plus - now the weight is static - my goal is 45 kg.
One of my favorite forms of exercise. I started walking most days in 2017. I recently added Weight Training, and Yoga to my schedule - I'm amazed at the all around improvements in my health.
I'll be 56 this year, and my arthritis, back spasms, cholesterol, and blood pressure are fantastic. Keep walking people❤
Riding my bike(s) for 1 hour + rides gives similar benefits.
I try to walk 5 miles daily too, and do 2 60-90 min rides weekdays.
Plus a 2-2.5 hour long ride Sat or Sunday.
Eric I'm 60, on no meds, and am feel no joint or other pain.
I eat Keto / Carnivore & Hydrate freely + watch my electrolytes.
The walks & rides are my time to Pray deeply & Think deeply.
What you share here is pure GOLD !
Isaiah 61 speaks of an age where even the youngest live to 100 years.
That sounded crazy far-fetched earlier in my life, but now I can see how with the right inputs, it's possible.
God be praised !