- stimulates bone remodeling, a natural process where old bone is broken down and replaced with new bone tissue.
- helps increase bone density and strength—key factors in reducing the risk of fractures, especially in the hips, spine, and legs.
- helps maintain the strength of the spinal column, improves posture, and reduces the risk of compression injuries.
“For people of any age with arthritis, walking is especially good medicine. It strengthens muscles, which helps shift pressure from joints and reduce pain. And a regular walking routine compresses and releases the cartilage in your knees, helping circulate synovial fluid that brings oxygen and nourishes your joints. When joints don’t get this nourishment, they deteriorate faster.” – Mary Anne Dunkin (Arthritis Foundation)
― Mary Oliver
For, once you no longer expect anything from the world on these aimless and peaceful walks, that is when the world delivers itself to you.
― Frédéric Gros, A Philosophy of Walking
