The Power of Walking with Dr. Friede

The Power of Walking with Dr. Friede

Dr. Friede Kiernan of Healthy Families Chiropractic discusses walking as a powerful, often overlooked tool for health. Walking requires complex, full-body coordination of balance, posture, muscles, and joints. She explains that regular walking supports mental wellbeing by improving memory, focus, mood, emotional balance, and stress regulation through steady rhythmic input that helps the nervous system feel calm and safe, which can even help sleep and digestion. Dr. Friede also explains that walking is accessible, low impact, and suitable for most fitness levels; research suggests that just 30 minutes of brisk walking four to five times per week can unlock extraordinary benefits…but starting slowly and focusing on consistency is the best way to build your walking routine. Outdoor walking further enhances nervous system regulation through natural light, fresh air, and reduced stress hormones, which is why it’s a key component of Dr. Friede’s biweekly weekend Walk & Wellness group.

Follow Dr. Friede Kiernan on Instagram @dr.friedekiernan where you can keep an eye out for the Walk & Wellness group updates and on the Healthy Families clinic website and Instagram.

Healthy Families YYC is hosted by Dr Lindsay Nealon, founder of Healthy Families Chiropractic in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Follow Dr Lindsay on Instagram @dr.lindsaynealon.

Learn more about the clinic or schedule a visit at https://healthyfamilieschiropractic.ca/ and visit us on Instagram, @healthyfamiliesyyc.

Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com/

Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/

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