On today's episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gil lis joined by Joyce Shulman to discuss the transformative power of walking and the benefits of community exercise.

 Joyce is the dynamic CEO and co-founder of 99Walks, a movement dedicated to improving women’s wellness through walking. She’s also the author of Why Walk? The Transformative Power of an Intentional Walking Practice. Joyce's passion for walking began in her youth and has grown into a lifelong commitment to health and community. Her work with 99Walks has empowered countless women to find strength, connection, and improved well-being through regular walking practices.

Walking positively impacts your mind, mood, and body. It’s been shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia, add volume to the hippocampus, and improve the brain’s executive function. A 20-minute walk can boost creativity by up to 60%. For many, regular walking practice can be as effective for mild depression as medication and can lengthen the time between major depressive episodes.

With every mile we walk, that’s 20,000 steps we take that we also maintain our posture, keep our body and spine erect, and help maintain balance.

Topics also discussed in this episode include:

• Building sustainable exercise habits

• The importance of community in maintaining a fitness routine

• The unique features, programs and motivational themes of 99Walks

• Four different styles of walks

Walking is a simple yet effective way to improve mental, emotional, and physical health, and having a supportive community like 99Walks helps us maintain a sustainable exercise habit.

• About Joyce Shulman

• 99 Walks

• 99 Walks Monthly Theme

• Why Walk? The Transformative Power of an Intentional Walking Practice

• 15 Major Benefits of Walking, According to Experts

• Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation Website